INDIA COMMITS $25B TO DEEP TECH PUSH

India is accelerating its push into deep technology—including AI, quantum computing, semiconductors, and biotechnology—with a new $25 billion investment initiative. The funding aims to close the gap with established tech leaders and build a homegrown deep tech ecosystem. The move reflects India's broader ambitions to reduce reliance on foreign technology and create domestic innovation hubs. Deep tech ventures require substantial capital and longer development timelines than typical startups, making government backing essential. The $25 billion represents a significant scaling of India's previous efforts. Over the past decade, the country invested $11.6 billion in the sector, indicating a shift toward more aggressive support for next-generation technologies. India joins global competitors in recognizing deep tech's strategic importance. The funding could accelerate breakthroughs in critical areas while attracting international talent and investment to Indian startups.