Twelve startups reach finals of Startup India Deep Tech Challenge
12 startups just made it to the finals of the Startup India Deep Tech Challenge 2025-26, beating out more than 800 others.
They cover everything from energy and mobility to biotech, AI, and space tech.
The winners will score equity-free grants, mentorship, industry pilots, and funding to help them grow their ideas.
Startups to pitch innovations August 27
On August 27, these teams will pitch their innovations, like lightweight solar panels from ABX3 PV and zinc-ion batteries by CTRL+Z Energies, to a grand jury packed with industry leaders.
The challenge is all about boosting India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Past winners like Nabhdrishti Aerospace have gone on to make notable progress since taking part in this program.
The 2025-26 edition will conclude on September 11 at Vanijya Bhavan, Delhi.