T-Hub, a startup incubator, launched Blueprint, a 12-month fellowship for deep tech
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Why in news
T-Hub launched 'Blueprint', a 12-month fellowship to support deep tech startups, highlighting India's push for high-tech industrial growth.
Background
T-Hub launched the Blueprint fellowship on August 13, 2026, for deep tech founders. The first cohort includes 14 startups receiving fundraising assistance and investor interactions. The Technology Development Board (TDB) highlighted a ₹1 lakh crore RDI Fund for deep tech.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyT-Hub: A prominent startup incubator and innovation hub.
- FactRDI Fund: A ₹1 lakh crore fund established to aid deep tech startups.
- PostRajesh Kumar Pathak: Secretary of India’s Technology Development Board (TDB).
- S&TDeep Tech: Technologies based on substantial scientific advances or high-tech engineering.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of deep tech startups in India's economic growth and the role of incubator-led fellowships in fostering innovation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- role of RDI funds
- scaling deep tech ventures
- startup ecosystem support
Keywords: Deep Tech · Startup Incubator · RDI Fund · Innovation Ecosystem · Fundraising
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