India's Deeptech Ecosystem Ramps Up: Government Funds, Corporate Capital, and AI Infrastructure Converge

The Tamil Nadu government announced a ₹50 crore Vetri Tamil Nadu Deep-Tech Innovation Fund through its iTNT Hub, targeting AI/ML, LLMs, semiconductors, and robotics. Presented in the Assembly by IT Minister Kumar R, the initiative includes a 25% allocation for inclusive growth — a signal that India's state-level tech policy is getting serious about both innovation and equity. For a state that already houses Chennai's electronics...