- India is home to more than 4,200 deep-tech startups, according to the Nasscom-Zinnov Indian Tech Startup Report 2025, released in February 2026.
- The deep-tech market opportunity in the country is projected to exceed $30 billion by 2030, according to a 2025 Redseer report, with defence technology, robotics and advanced industrial applications expected to drive growth.
- The proposed study will examine the ecosystem across funding, infrastructure, regulation and links between startups, industry, academia, investors and government institutions, and also examine how existing government initiatives can be better aligned to support deep-tech companies at different stages of their development.
- The study is needed as deep-tech technologies are becoming increasingly important globally, and India needs to build capabilities in areas such as semiconductors, robotics, advanced manufacturing, defence and space technologies to reduce import dependence and strengthen domestic industrial capacity.
- Deep-tech startups face roadblocks such as corporates seeking early return on investment and lack of quality data, and moving from prototype to industrial deployment requires dependable cloud platforms, specialized talent, and meeting operational and security requirements of production environments.
India is set to commission a study aimed at bolstering its deep-tech startup ecosystem, which is projected to exceed $30 billion by 2030. The initiative, led by Niti Aayog, will explore the necessary support for over 4,200 startups transitioning from research to industrial applications.2
The study will focus on critical areas such as funding, infrastructure, regulation, and the connections between startups, industry, academia, investors, and government institutions. "The plan is to complete the study within six months," said a source familiar with the matter.34
As deep-tech technologies gain global importance, India aims to build capabilities in sectors like semiconductors, robotics, advanced manufacturing, defence, and space technologies to reduce import dependence and enhance domestic industrial capacity. "Moving from a successful prototype to industrial deployment requires much more than proving that the core technology works," noted Tarun Dua, founder of E2E Networks.
The study will also assess how existing government initiatives can be better aligned to support deep-tech companies at various stages of development. "One, corporates essentially look for early return on investment-something that can be demonstrated and deliver results in the next quarter-which is generally not possible, especially with deep-tech startups or even AI startups," added another source.
The deep-tech market is expected to be driven by advancements in defence technology, robotics, and advanced industrial applications, according to a 2025 Redseer report.
“The study will examine funding, infrastructure, regulation, and links between startups, industry, academia, investors, and government. Deep-tech startups face roadblocks like corporates seeking early returns and lack of quality data, while moving from prototype to deployment requires dependable cloud platforms and specialized talent.”
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