India's Deeptech Ecosystem Gains Policy Voice Through Centre for DeepTech Innovation
What happened
India's deeptech ecosystem is establishing a policy voice through the Centre for DeepTech Innovation (DeepVerse), a multi-stakeholder platform focused on quantum tech, semiconductors, spacetech, and defence tech. DeepVerse is supported by the industry alliance Startup Policy Forum, which includes companies like Skyroot Aerospace and Ather Energy. Venture capital firms, including Lightspeed, Accel, and Speciale Invest, back this initiative. The rise in capital is noted, with investment in India's deeptech increasing from $348 million in 2020 to $2.55 billion in 2026 year to date.
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Why it matters
The ecosystem leaders state that while India possesses the founders and capital for world-class deeptech, policy must accelerate to match the decade-long development timelines of these companies. This signals a push for policy ease and government procurement to help the sector scale successfully.
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Who's involved
- IndiaThe geographical base and focus area for the deeptech ecosystem.
- LightspeedVenture capital firm involved in funding the deeptech initiatives.
- Ather EnergyIndian electric vehicle manufacturer involved in the deeptech ecosystem.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- IndiaSpeculative
India could see increased investment flows and policy support for its deeptech sector.
- Ather EnergySpeculative
Ather Energy could leverage the policy dialogue for market advantage.
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The entities involved
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Lightspeed
Canadian retail software company
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Ather Energy
Indian electric vehicle manufacturer company