IVCA #What'sNext Webinar | The Making of a DeepTech Nation: Road to the Next $50 Billion
India's DeepTech ecosystem is entering a defining decade. With nearly US$28 billion invested over the past ten years, the focus is now shifting from the progress made to what it will take to unlock the next US$50 billion of investment and position India as a global DeepTech powerhouse. As technologies across AI, semiconductors, space, defence, climate tech, advanced manufacturing, robotics, quantum computing, and biotech mature, the need for patient capital, stronger commercialisation pathways, and closer collaboration between founders, investors, industry, academia, and government has never been greater.
In this edition of the IVCA #What'sNext Webinar Series, IVCA brings together a distinguished panel comprising leaders from India's leading domestic and global venture capital ecosystem, along with a pioneering DeepTech founder, to discuss what it will take to build globally competitive DeepTech companies from India.
Panelists:
TCM Sundaram – Founder & Vice Chairman, Chiratae Ventures
Vikram Gupta – Founder & Managing Partner, IvyCap Ventures
Laina Emmanuel – Founder & CEO, BrainSightAI
Moderator:
Amit Pandey – Lead, VC Ecosystem & Capacity Building, IVCA
The discussion will explore the road to the next US$50 billion of DeepTech investment, building globally competitive companies from breakthrough research to commercialisation and scale, the evolving role of domestic and global venture capital, and the collaboration required between founders, investors, academia, industry, and government to accelerate India's innovation journey. The panel will also discuss how initiatives such as the proposed ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development & Innovation (RDI) Fund can catalyse private capital participation and strengthen India's position among the world's leading innovation ecosystems.
Whether you are building the next frontier technology company, investing in innovation, shaping public policy, or supporting research commercialisation, this webinar will offer practical insights into the opportunities, challenges, and collaborative efforts required to build India's next generation of globally successful DeepTech companies.
Who Should Attend?
DeepTech founders and entrepreneurs
Venture capital, private equity, and private credit professionals
Institutional and corporate investors
Policymakers and government leaders
Researchers, academia, and innovation ecosystem participants
Family offices, angel investors, and startup ecosystem stakeholders
Session Format
45-minute panel discussion
15-minute live Q&A
Whether you are building, investing in, or enabling DeepTech innovation, this session will provide actionable insights from founders and investors at the forefront of India's next wave of technology-led growth.
Program Details
Theme: The Making of a DeepTech Nation: Road to the Next US$50 Billion
Date: 7 August 2026, Friday
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM IST
Platform: Zoom (joining details will be shared with approved participants)
The webinar recording will be made available exclusively on the IVCA Academy platform for registered participants.