25/04/2026
The Tamil Nadu Knowledge City (TNKC) is an 870-acre greenfield project in Uthukottai, Tiruvallur district (near Chennai), designed as a global education and innovation hub. Spearheaded by TIDCO, it aims to host international universities, R&D centers, and industrial startups, integrating academic research with industry to support TN's trillion-dollar economy goal.
Location & Scope:
Situated on the Chittoor-Thatchur Expressway, spanning 870 acres, with 414 acres in Phase 1.
Academic and Industry Hub: Focuses on hosting foreign and national universities, with the University of Western Australia set to establish a campus. It aims to integrate education with research-based industry, targeting 2,255 direct jobs and 9,650 indirect jobs.
Infrastructure: The development includes a dedicated 'Knowledge Tower' (12.56 acres) for startups and incubation, plus a 24x7 secure, sustainable campus with smart infrastructure, residential spaces, and recreational facilities.
Partnerships: TIDCO is collaborating with Times Higher Education to attract elite international universities.
Goal: To establish Tamil Nadu as a top destination for global education and research while enhancing the state’s “Product Nation” initiatives.