National Deep Tech Startup Policy (NDTSP)

NDTSP aims to support and nurture the unique requirements of Deep Tech startups in India.

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  • Last updated on: 09-May-2024
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Draft National Deep Tech Startup Policy (NDTSP) Released for Public Consultation. Read the full press release here.

Introduction

Deep Technology refers to innovations founded on advanced scientific and technological breakthroughs. Due to their disruptive nature, they have the potential to solve India’s most pressing societal issues. The Draft National Deep Tech Startup Policy (NDTSP) is strategically formulated to stimulate innovation, spur economic growth, and promote societal development through the effective utilization of deep tech research-driven innovations. This initiative centralizes on bolstering deep tech startups, thereby solidifying India's financial stability and stimulating the transition towards a knowledge-centric economy, consequently augmenting India’s overall productivity. NDTSP aims to harness the transformative potential of technological advancement across diverse sectors, serving as a catalyst to stimulate ripple effects throughout the economy and laying the groundwork for new industry creation. This policy aims to significantly strengthen India's capabilities and enhance global competitiveness.

About the Initiative

The National Deep Tech Startup Policy (NDTSP) aims to address the challenges confronting deep tech startups through definitive policy interventions to create a conducive ecosystem. Acknowledging the key significance of deep technology in propelling innovation, economic growth, and societal development, the NDTSP lays the foundation for India's emerging Deep Tech Startup ecosystem.

This initiative is anchored on four pillars:

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Ensuring the Security of India's Economic Future

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Facilitating a Seamless Transition to a Knowledge-Driven Economy

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Bolstering National Capability and Sovereignty through the Atmanirbhar Bharat Imperative

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Fostering Ethical Innovation.

Vision

The National Deep Tech Startup Policy (NDTSP) strives to drive innovation, economic growth, and societal development through the utilization of advanced research-based deep tech inventions. NDTSP will support deep tech startups and secure India's financial future, progress towards a knowledge-driven economy, and bolster productivity. NDTSP also aims to unleash the power of technological growth in all sectors, catalyse multiplier effects and create new industries for enhancing India’s capability and global competitiveness. 

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R&D and Innovation

Strengthen the Research and Innovation ecosystem leading to scientific breakthroughs and technological advancements, boosting India’s knowledge-driven economy.

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R&D and Innovation
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Intellectual Property
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Funding
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Infrastructure
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Standards and Certifications
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Diversity & Capacity Building
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Adoption
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 Policy Interlinkages
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Sustenance
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NDTSP Consortium, led by Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, met on July 24, 2023 to finalise Deep Tech Startup Policy Draft

Process

Regional Multi-Stakeholder Consultations To convene startups, investors, incubators and academia from Indias leading deep tech hubs

In-depth Literature Review To understand the current state, global best practices and successful models

Deep tech Startups Consultations To identify and assess key challenges and priority areas

Theme-based Focus Group Discussions To address existing gaps, identify interlinkages and mechanisms for implementation

Extensive public consultation To receive inputs from larger stakeholder groups, civil society organisations and public

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