Startup Policy Forum launches DeepVerse for deeptech push

The Startup Policy Forum (SPF) has launched DeepVerse, a centre for deeptech innovation, bringing together startups, investors, policymakers, global technology firms and academia. The platform will focus on policy dialogue, research and collaboration across 10 sectors including semiconductors, quantum technology, spacetech, defence tech, biotech, cleantech, drones, electric vehicles, advanced manufacturing and robotics.

MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan welcomed the move, saying a strong multi-stakeholder approach is key to growing India's deeptech ecosystem. SPF President Shweta Rajpal Kohli said policy must catch up with founders and capital, and DeepVerse institutionalises the sector's voice in policymaking. The initiative builds on SPF's #100DesiDeepTechs programme developed with MeitY Startup Hub, Startup India and IIT Madras.

DeepVerse's advisory board includes Accel, Lightspeed, Bessemer, Ather Energy co-founder Tarun Mehta and Skyroot Aerospace co-founder Pawan Chandana. SPF said the centre will provide a permanent platform for deeptech companies to help shape regulation, capital access and talent policies.