The first batch of five startups selected as part of the government’s ₹1 trillion research, development and innovation (RDI) fund is likely to emerge as an anchor portfolio of deep-tech firms that are developing indigenous technologies in strategic sectors. The group was selected by the Technology Development Board (TDB), which was allocated ₹2,000 crore to invest in deep-tech companies.
first published: 10 July 2026 | 12:00 AM First