Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Karnataka Boosts Deeptech Startups with ₹400 Crore at Bengaluru Tech Summit
The Karnataka government and venture capital firms gave ₹400 crore to deeptech startups at the Bengaluru Tech Summit.
They also announced a new policy to help more startups.
The event had many speakers and over 11,000 people attended.
Karnataka government and VCs disbursed ₹400 crore to deeptech startups at Future Makers Conclave
Event saw 143 ELEVATE winners, largest cohort under Karnataka's startup support program
New deeptech policy announced, providing grants of ₹50 lakh to ₹1 crore to 40 startups
Over 11,000 attendees, including founders, investors, and industry leaders
Event featured insights from entrepreneurs, astronauts, and sports icons
- Who
- Karnataka government and venture capital firms
- What
- Disbursed ₹400 crore to deeptech startups and announced new policy
- When
- At the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To strengthen India's innovation ecosystem and support deeptech startups
Government Intervention
Market-Driven Approach
State-led Funding
Government Intervention
Government and VCs disbursing funds directly to startups
Market-Driven Approach
Market-driven approach may lead to more organic growth and innovation
Policy Changes
Government Intervention
New deeptech policy to support startups
Market-Driven Approach
Market may naturally evolve without government intervention
- Funds Disbursed
- ₹400 crore to deeptech startups
- ELEVATE Winners
- 143, largest cohort so far
- Total ELEVATE Startups Funded
- 1,084
- Beyond Bengaluru Startups Funded
- 390
- Deeptech Grants per Startup
- ₹50 lakh to ₹1 crore
