Marking a decisive step toward building a future-ready innovation economy, Tamil Nadu has launched the country’s first dedicated Deeptech Startup Policy, aimed at accelerating science-driven entrepreneurship and translating advanced research into scalable businesses.
The Tamil Nadu Deep-Tech Startup Policy 2025–26 is designed to support long-gestation innovations that require sustained funding, specialised infrastructure, and strong industry linkages. With this move, the State is positioning itself as a leading hub for frontier technologies with global relevance.
Under the policy, ₹100 crore has been earmarked to support 100 deeptech startups. The initiative offers structured backing across key areas including early-stage funding, access to research and testing infrastructure, mentorship, and partnerships with industry and academia. The focus is on building high-value intellectual property and enabling startups to scale into globally competitive enterprises.
Priority sectors identified under the policy include Artificial Intelligence, advanced computing, semiconductors, biotechnology, space technologies, and clean energy. These areas are seen as critical to driving long-term economic value and strengthening India’s position in next-generation technologies.
The policy was formally unveiled by M. K. Stalin at the 4th edition of Umagine, Tamil Nadu’s flagship technology conference held in Chennai. The event also featured major investment announcements, highlighting strong industry confidence in the State’s innovation ecosystem.
At Umagine, Better Compute Works announced an investment of ₹5,000 crore, Eros GenAI committed ₹3,600 crore, and Phantom Digital Effects pledged ₹100 crore. These investments are expected to generate thousands of new jobs across technology and allied sectors.
To expand global exposure for startups, the State, through StartupTN and the Umagine DX initiative, has also facilitated international showcases and investor pitching opportunities in Dubai, Singapore, and Sharjah. This effort is aimed at helping Tamil Nadu-based startups access global markets, capital, and strategic partnerships.
With the launch of this policy, Tamil Nadu strengthens its ambition to become a global destination for deeptech innovation, combining policy support, capital, and international outreach to build a strong science-led startup ecosystem.
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