Tamil Nadu's TIDCO Pivots to Venture Catalyst with ₹50 Cr Deep-Tech Investment
The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) has approved its inaugural investments under the Startup Investment Policy 2025, committing ₹25 crore each to AgniKul Cosmos and Raptee Energy. This move signals a strategic shift for the state agency as it rebrands itself as a 'venture catalyst' to anchor the state's future in deep-tech and advanced manufacturing.