Summary
India’s commerce minister highlighted that over 250,000 startups have been created in the last decade, supported by a large domestic market and a strong talent pool in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
The four‑pillar framework includes a Deep‑Tech Capital Corridor, a Two‑Way Innovation Bridge linking universities and research labs, Manufacturing and Technology Integration, and Joint Startup Pitching Platforms.
A proposed fund of about one billion dollars will focus on deep‑technology enterprises, inviting Japanese investors to participate.
Key investment areas identified are artificial intelligence, semiconductors, healthcare, space, defence, advanced manufacturing and other deep‑technology fields.