Stardust Solutions has raced ahead of global policymakers with a proprietary geoengineering particle and more capital than all public SRM research combined. The startup’s push for regulation and outdoor testing places it at the center of a financial and geopolitical high-wire act.
India's Digital India programme is shifting focus to AI and semiconductors, with a Rs 10,372 crore AI mission and Rs 1.64 lakh crore in chip manufacturing. This government push creates massive opportunities for deep-tech startups, from AI model builders to semiconductor design firms, thanks to unprecedented access to 45,000 national GPUs and a growing domestic supply chain.
The Government of India has launched a global competitive bidding process to establish domestic manufacturing facilities for rare earth magnets. This strategic move aims to secure the supply chain for electric vehicles and renewable energy while reducing dependence on Chinese imports.
Indian health-tech startup BabyCue has received government support to accelerate the development of a rapid diagnostic tool for childhood diarrhea. The initiative aims to reduce infant mortality rates by providing quick, actionable data for clinical intervention in resource-limited settings.