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Building a deep-tech startup is a different challenge compared to launching a typical app or service. When companies develop new battery chemistries for electric vehicles, design aerospace UAVs from scratch, or create industrial safety wearables, the journey to commercial success takes years. The science, testing, and market education require patience and sustained effort. Recognizing this, India has made a significant policy change to support deep-tech ventures, extending th

India’s ambition to build world-class deep tech ventures like TSMC, DeepMind, or CERN requires more than quick wins or early-stage funding rounds. It demands patience, sustained investment, and a supportive policy environment that recognizes the unique timelines and challenges of deep technology. Recent changes in India’s startup policy mark a significant shift in this direction, extending the official startup recognition window and increasing revenue thresholds to better sui

India’s startup world witnessed a quiet but historic change earlier this year. The government doubled the official window during which a deep tech company can be classified as a "startup" from 10 years to 20 years. Alongside this, the revenue ceiling for startup-specific tax benefits and grants increased from ₹1 billion to ₹3 billion. This policy shift is more than just administrative—it signals India’s recognition of the unique challenges deep tech startups face and its comm

India’s startup landscape has long been dominated by consumer-focused ventures such as food delivery, fintech, edtech, and e-commerce. These sectors thrived on fast growth, scalability, and quick returns. Yet, in 2026, a significant shift is underway. India is embracing a new breed of startups—those working on deep tech innovations that require patience, long-term investment, and a vision for global impact. This change is not just about new companies; it is about rewriting th

India’s semiconductor industry has long been overshadowed by global giants like NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and Intel. Yet, in the heart of Hyderabad, a bold vision is taking shape. Karthik Gurumurthy, a seasoned expert with years of experience at Texas Instruments and MosChip, decided to challenge the status quo. In 2022, he founded Mindgrove Technologies Hyderabad, an India chip design startup with a mission to put India on the global semiconductor map. This blog explores how his dee