The Startup Policy Forum (SPF) has launched DeepVerse, a new Centre for DeepTech Innovation designed to bring together startups, investors, government stakeholders, global technology companies and academia to strengthen India’s deep-tech ecosystem. The initiative will focus on policy dialogue, research and industry collaboration.
DeepVerse will work across 10 deep-tech sectors, including semiconductors, quantum technology, spacetech, defence technology, electric vehicles, advanced manufacturing, robotics, biotech, cleantech and drones. These industries often require significant research, specialized talent and longer development cycles compared with conventional technology startups.
The platform has an 18-member advisory board comprising venture capital investors, startup founders, policymakers, academics and technology executives. The board includes representatives from firms such as Accel India, Lightspeed, Bessemer Venture Partners, Speciale Invest and Avaana Capital, alongside founders from companies including Skyroot Aerospace, Ather Energy, Airbound and Digantara.
DeepVerse is expected to address some of the major challenges facing Indian deep-tech companies, particularly access to capital, regulatory clarity, skilled talent and global expansion. Through policy consultations and ecosystem initiatives, the platform aims to give founders a more sustained role in discussions around India's deep-tech policies.
The initiative builds on SPF’s #100DesiDeepTechs programme, which was launched in 2025 in partnership with MeitY Startup Hub, Startup India under DPIIT and IIT Madras. Over the following eight months, the programme hosted discussions with founders and ecosystem stakeholders in Delhi and Bengaluru covering regulation, funding, talent and international growth.
The launch comes as deep-tech investment in India continues to expand. According to Tracxn data cited by Mint, deep-tech investment increased from $348 million in 2020 to $2.55 billion in 2026 year-to-date.
India's broader deep-tech policy framework also identifies patient capital, intellectual-property protection, talent development and strategic support as important requirements for building globally competitive deep-tech companies.