Kerala is setting its sights on becoming a global leader in deep tech.
At the Huddle Global 2026 event, Chief Minister V D Satheesan shared plans to help local startups grow and go international.
The state's startup count has jumped from just 300 in 2016 to about 9,200 today, now valued at $1.7 billion.
Kerala expands innovation grants and R&D
To keep this momentum going, Keralam is expanding funding programs, offering more innovation grants, and boosting R&D support.
The startup segment has attracted over ₹8,500 crore of funding.
Cool projects are underway, like building an edge AI chip and teaming up with SpaceX for a satellite launch, showing Keralam's serious about making waves in tech.