AGI House Cuttack

Cuttack's tech story is inseparable from its twin city Bhubaneswar. While Bhubaneswar emerged as the administrative and IT capital, Cuttack retained its position as Odisha's commercial capital with the largest GDP in the state. This twin-city dynamic creates unique opportunities for tech entrepreneurs.

The city's crown jewel for agritech is ICAR-NRRI (National Rice Research Institute), which has developed 150+ rice varieties and runs an Agribusiness Incubation Centre. For a state where agriculture employs 60%+ of the population, NRRI's agritech focus is strategically vital. Startups can access rice genomics data, agricultural AI research, and farmer networks.

Ravenshaw University, established in 1868, provides liberal arts and science talent. NLU Odisha (NIRF #26 Law) produces legal tech talent, while Sri Sri University brings a unique wellness-tech angle. The Biju Patnaik University of Technology network affiliates 150,000+ engineering students across Odisha.

For founders, Cuttack offers: 70% lower costs than Bangalore, access to O-Hub (400-startup capacity), NRRI for agritech, and twin-city advantages with Bhubaneswar's IT infrastructure. The city's identity as the Silver City (famous filigree work) also creates opportunities in artisan-tech and e-commerce for traditional crafts.