With over 3,600 deeptech startups and a $100 billion R&D push in the latest Union Budget, India’s transformation into a global innovation hub is well underway. Once considered a destination for IT services, the country is now spawning breakthroughs in AI, quantum, and semiconductors.
The Indian government has recognized the sector’s strategic importance. The 2025–26 Union Budget earmarked $100 billion for deeptech R&D, a strong signal that the country intends to be a global leader in future-critical technologies like AI, quantum computing, semiconductors, and advanced materials.
That said, challenges persist. Only around 4% of India’s 100,000+ startups fall under deeptech, compared to 18% in China. Furthermore, only 1 in 6 public-funded incubators cater to deeptech ventures. Yet, partnerships with innovation powerhouses like the U.S., France, Israel, and Germany are helping bridge gaps in funding, infrastructure, and talent.
By Super Admin
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July
14, 2025
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