Vision
To position Tamil Nadu as India's premier DeepTech hub—fuelling innovation, industrial growth, and MSME empowerment—while establishing a cutting-edge DeepTech and emerging tech ecosystem that accelerates our journey toward a $1 trillion economy.
Tamil Nadu DeepTech Startup Policy 2025-26
India’s First State-Level DeepTech Startup Policy
In a decisive move to position Tamil Nadu as a global Deep Tech powerhouse, the policy spearheaded and released by iTNT Hub aims to transform cutting-edge research into scalable, deployable solutions while strengthening India's technological sovereignty.
Click below to download the official policy document and key highlights brochure to explore detailed targets and strategic guidelines.
A roadmap to position Tamil Nadu in a globally competitive DeepTech landscape
To establish Tamil Nadu as a premier deep tech hub by developing a network of DeepTech Innovation Hubs and Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in emerging technology domains
To include and support 100 deeptech startups.
To mobilise INR 100 Cr of public and private investments, including venture capital, co-investments, and patient funding.
To achieve 10 technology transfer or licensing deals from academic and R&D institutions for commercialisation by industry or startups, and facilitate 25% growth in annual patent filings by deeptech startups.
To train over 10,000 students and professionals in deeptech skills (AI, ML, robotics, biotech, etc.) through specialised skilling programmes and award 10 research fellowships.
To facilitate procurement of deep tech solutions worth INR 10 Cr through public and private sector market access programmes, including innovation-friendly procurement schemes.
To promote global market access for 50 deeptech startups through export facilitation, trade missions and international partnerships.
To establish sector-specific test beds for continuous validation and demonstration of deeptech solutions in live operational environments, supporting at least 25 startups annually.
To establish a "Government as Early Adopter Programme" across 5 departments, supporting the pilot deployment, field validation, and scale-up of deeptech solutions.
Strategic Focus Areas
Research &
Development Support
- Deep Tech R&D Grants
- IP creation & Commercialisation Assistance
- Strengthening IP Retention within Tamil Nadu's DeepTech Ecosystem
Funding &
Investment Acceleration
- Commercialisation Grants
- Scale-Up Funding
- Performance-Linked-Micro-Fund Support for Incubators
- Corporate Investment Facilitation
- CSR Based Co-Funding for Deep Tech Initiatives
- DeepTech Fund of Funds
Infrastructure &
Ecosystem Development
- Deep Tech Research and Cluster-specific Parks
- Government-Supported Test Beds and Pilot Deployment Framework for Startups
- Unified Digital Platform for Infrastructure and Resource Sharing
Innovation Workforce &
Knowledge Alliances
- DeepTech Talent Development & Early Research Engagement
- Doctoral Fellowships & Research Alliances
- Mentorship and Exchange Programs
Deep Tech Adoption &
Market Expansion
- International Networking & Events
- Grand Challenges
- Market Access Initiatives
Built to support innovators from lab to market, the policy strengthens the entire DeepTech lifecycle through R&D support, IP creation, technology transfer, and seamless access to infrastructure, pilot opportunities, and policy incentives through a unified digital platform.
Anchored in Tamil Nadu's industrial strengths and emerging technology potential, the policy aims to create thriving DeepTech hubs and innovation corridors across the State, with iTNT Hub serving as the nodal implementing agency. More than a policy framework, Tamil Nadu sets a bold course in transforming research into economic value, accelerating indigenous innovation, and positioning the State at the forefront of the global DeepTech revolution.