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At The Hindu Deep Tech Summit 2026, innovation stepped out of presentation decks and into a high-stakes boardroom.
The summit featured a live funding round where founders pitched directly to investors in real time.
KEY POINTS
- Start-ups from deep tech, AI, and sustainability sectors presented solutions addressing specific real-world inefficiencies.
- Investors rigorously challenged founders on market need, scalability, and revenue models, not just technology.
- Student-led and early-stage teams participated, highlighting entrepreneurship's growing presence in academic institutions.
- The event clarified that investment decisions prioritize grounded business fundamentals over technological complexity.
COMPANIES
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