India Expands Startup Support and Showcases DeepTech at Bharat Innovates 2026

The Indian government has rolled out six major schemes to back startups, offering non‑dilutive grants up to ₹20 lakh, collateral‑free loans up to ₹20 lakh (and up to ₹20 crore in guarantees), a ₹10 trillion Fund of Funds 2.0 targeting AI and deep‑tech, and three‑year tax holidays for eligible firms. These measures aim to accelerate early‑stage ventures and scale‑up companies across sectors.

At the same time, the Bharat Innovates 2026 summit highlighted India’s deep‑tech ecosystem, bringing together more than 80 startups, over 50 global investors from ten+ countries, and leading industry partners. The event generated roughly USD 254.5 million in funding commitments, secured 40+ follow‑up investment pledges, and facilitated 1,350 B2B meetings and 50 collaboration agreements, reinforcing India’s role as a hub for international deep‑tech partnerships.