Deeptech startups in India must have global ambitions, concur panellists at TechSparks
Many aspects are falling in place for the growth of the deeptech ecosystem in India; startups must nurture self-belief and ambition in tandem, said industry experts at TechSparks 2026.
Deeptech startups in India must cultivate global ambitions, according to panelists at TechSparks, a tech-startup summit. The discussion, moderated by Shivani Muthanna, included founders from robotics, precision manufacturing, and semiconductors, as well as a policy think-tank executive. Despite the challenges faced by the sector, the panelists agreed that the environment was improving.
Kaushik Mudda, founder of Ethereal Machines, stated that they have most things in place to compete globally. Shweta Rajpal Kohli, President & CEO of Startup Policy Forum, noted that the government has made significant contributions with capital and policies, calling it India's moment to push deeptech. Agnit Semiconductors' co-founder Hareesh Chandrasekar emphasized the need to build the ecosystem, while Gokul N A, founder of CynLr, highlighted the lack of talent and infrastructure in the space.
The panellists also acknowledged the importance of capital availability, with the government's Research, Development and Innovation Fund providing some relief. Gokul N A stressed that deeptech needs a global market, and India cannot be the sole focus. The government can be a valuable customer, but startups should aim for broader international markets.
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