deep-tech startups

India has proposed a ₹25,000 crore funding pool to back deep-tech startups working in areas including drones, semiconductors and artificial intelligence. The plan aims to strengthen domestic technology development and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. Commentators see it as a significant state-backed push to scale India's startup ecosystem in strategic, capital-intensive sectors.

Infineon has doubled the size of its Co-Innovation Space in Singapore to accommodate more startups working alongside the semiconductor company. The expansion was highlighted by the Singapore Economic Development Board, underscoring the city-state's push to grow its deep-tech and chip innovation ecosystem. The move gives early-stage companies greater access to Infineon's technology, labs and industry partners.