The Stakes Are High India has built a phenomenal forward momentum in its startup ecosystem. According to independent analysis, the country now ranks third globally in terms of tech-startup funding. The flagship initiative Startup India (launched 2016) has recognised tens of thousands of new ventures and contributed to a booming deep-tech, digital economy. And yet …
India’s deep tech ecosystem is surging, with over 3,600 startups leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology to address global challenges. As of 2025, these ventures, often rooted in intellectual property (IP) creation, have raised $10 billion over the past five years, cementing India as the sixth-largest deep tech hub globally. Yet, despite …
India’s startup ecosystem, the third-largest globally, is a vibrant hub of innovation, with over 1.57 lakh startups and 100+ unicorns as of December 2024. Fueled by a young, tech-savvy population, government initiatives like Startup India, and $141 billion in funding from 2014 to mid-2023, the ecosystem is poised for exponential growth. However, challenges like regulatory …
With strong support from both central and state initiatives, India has emerged as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, with over 1.57 lakh startups recognized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) as of June 2024. While central schemes like the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) and the Fund of Funds …
India’s startup ecosystem, backed by government funds, has emerged as a global standout with over 1.57 lakh recognized startups by December 2024. A key driver behind this growth is the strategic deployment of funds to support early-stage ventures. With initiatives like the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) and a new Rs 10,000 crore Fund …