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French deep tech spinout Diamfab crystallizes hopes for diamond semiconductors to support green transition
TechCrunch
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1y ago
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French deep tech startup Diamfab is leveraging its founders' expertise in semiconducting diamond to develop more efficient and environmentally-friendly electronics. The company aims to make synthetic diamond-based components competitive in terms of cost and performance when compared to traditional silicon-based electronics. Diamfab's technology has the potential to be applied in power electronics, batteries, chargers, and even quantum computing. With €8.7 million in funding, the startup plans to advance its pre-industrialization phase and ultimately support the mass production of diamond wafers. Based in Grenoble, Diamfab benefits from the city's status as a deep tech hub and its partnerships with local industry players.
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Deeptech firms facing cash crunch despite govt push
Economic Times
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6m ago
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India's deep tech startups face a capital crunch despite government support, as outlined in a 3one4 Capital report. While the government prioritizes deep tech, funding often targets consumer internet startups, leaving sectors like AI and semiconductors underfunded. Issues like long R&D cycles and regulatory hurdles call for patient capital, which is limited. Though a Rs 10,000 crore deep tech fund exists, more domestic capital is needed to prevent a brain drain and bolster India's competitiveness.
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Budget 2024: India’s deep-tech wants more patient capital
OutlookIndia
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1y ago
Medial
India's deep tech industry is looking forward to Budget 2024, with hopes for more patient capital and sector-specific support initiatives. The government aims to promote deep tech as the focus of Startup India's second phase, with a focus on innovation and indigenous R&D capabilities. However, experts suggest that the lack of timely and substantial funding is hindering the sector's growth potential. They recommend exclusive schemes for deep tech, similar to the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, and support for micro-VCs to drive investments at early stages. Additionally, there is a need for clear priorities and increased funding in specific areas within the deep tech sector.
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Govt's ₹1-trillion deep tech fund: why we need it, and is it enough?
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
The Indian government announced a ₹1 trillion-corpus to fund deep-tech ventures in the interim union budget for FY25. This is significant for the nascent deep-tech sectors in India, which heavily rely on engineering, research, development, and innovation. The fund aims to support sectors like semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and high-tech manufacturing. While the fund is sizable, its impact will depend on how it is accessed and utilized by deep-tech startups. The details of the framework and priority sectors are yet to be disclosed.
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Deep-tech startups must explore alternative funding options, says VC report
Economic Times
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8m ago
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The average seed check size for Indian deep tech deals has increased significantly in the past eight years, driven by government support and growing confidence from venture capitalists, according to a study by Speciale Invest. However, deep tech startups still need to explore alternative funding options during their initial stages. The report highlights the need for greater funding in Indian deep tech startups and encourages Indian corporations to embrace innovation through acquisitions. Sectors such as space, semiconductors, energy, health, and advanced manufacturing are expected to experience significant growth. The report also emphasizes the importance of building a robust deep tech ecosystem and planning for exits to improve investor confidence.
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How money followed deeptech companies at tech’s frontier
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The article discusses the increasing investor interest in deep tech companies in India. With the launch of the first public listing in the deep technology space by aerial robotics firm Ideaforge, there has been a growing focus on businesses using advanced science and technology to solve complex problems. Various government initiatives and schemes, such as the National Deep Tech Startup Policy and Indian Space Policy, have also contributed to the rise in investments. Investors expect funding to continue to increase in sectors like semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and clean tech, while indigenization of critical technologies like semiconductors is becoming a key theme.
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Kerala Startup Mission invests Rs 15Cr in energy transition VC firm
YourStory
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10m ago
Medial
The Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) has invested INR 15 crore in Transition VC, India's first venture capital fund focused on energy transition. The investment aims to support clean energy startups and accelerate Kerala's goals of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2040 and net carbon neutrality by 2050. The partnership will provide financial support, mentorship, and global networks to deep-tech startups working on energy transition solutions. This investment is seen as a significant step towards driving Kerala's energy transition and positioning the state as a leader in renewable energy adoption.
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Second fund of funds’ first instalment, Startup India Desk in works: Piyush Goyal
Economic Times
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4m ago
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Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal announced that the second fund of funds for startups with a Rs 10,000 crore corpus has been approved, with Rs 2,000 crore to be disbursed this year. A key initiative includes creating a Startup India Desk for support. The fund aims to develop domestic tech solutions and support startups in AI, semiconductors, and deep-tech. The initiative seeks to provide early-stage financial backing for entrepreneurs and boost innovation leadership.
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'Founders can do most things but not EVERYTHING': Shark Anupam Mittal hits out at minister Piyush Goyal's 'Dukaandari' remark
Business Today
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5m ago
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Indian entrepreneurs are ready to compete globally in fields like AI and space-tech. However, there's inadequate capital and exposure, hindering growth in tech sectors like semiconductors and EVs. Shark Anupam Mittal criticized Minister Piyush Goyal's remarks, emphasizing the limited long-term impact of startups in food delivery compared to consumer internet companies like Zepto, which significantly contribute to employment and taxes. Mittal urged governmental support to foster a thriving deep-tech ecosystem.
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New high tech incubators to get millions in funding - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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1m ago
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The Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) has launched a program to establish high-tech incubators with investments of up to 40 million Shekels (USD 11.9 million) each. These incubators will focus on Deep-Tech fields such as semiconductors, bio-convergence, and robotics, which face high risks and lack specialized investors in Israel. Additionally, the Authority will offer non-dilutive investments totaling approximately 100 million Shekels (USD 29 million) to support startups from Pre-Seed to Round A financing.
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DPIIT partners with Ola's rival Ather Energy to strengthen EV manufacturing ecosystem
IndianStartupNews
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1m ago
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The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has partnered with Ather Energy to boost India's EV manufacturing ecosystem through a Memorandum of Understanding. Under the Build in Bharat initiative by the Startup Policy Forum, the collaboration aims to support startups in clean mobility by providing strategic mentorship, infrastructure support, and joint innovation programs. This partnership seeks to foster India's transition to sustainable transport and enhance support systems for deep-tech and hardware startups.
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