India has changed its startup rules for deep tech

India Redraws Rules For Deep Tech Funding To Spur Innovation

India has redefined what qualifies as a deep tech startup and extended eligibility to 20 years, a move aimed at boosting frontier innovation by offering tax incentives and government funding.

India has changed its startup rules for deep tech

India is adjusting startup rules to help more of its deep tech startups with funding and long-term success.

India resets startup definition to include deep tech companies, cooperative societies

India has revised its startup framework, increasing turnover limits, extending eligibility for deep-tech firms, and including cooperative societies in the Startup India programme. Startups can now be recognised up to 10 years, while deep-tech firms have a 20-year window. The changes aim to support innovation, R&D, and long-term growth.

BLK ALERTS - India has changed its startup rules for deep tech

India is adjusting startup rules to help more of its deep tech startups with funding and long-term success.

3 New Huge Rule Changes in 2026 Startup India Policy

NEW DELHI, February 8, 2026: As the calendar flips into the second decade of the ambitious startup India journey, the government has unveiled a sweeping overhaul of its recognition framework. Announced this February 2026, the new rules represent more than just a paperwork update; they signal a fundamental shift in how India views its “unicorns” and “soonicorns”, moving away from just helping them start, to helping them stay ahead globally. The D…

India updates start-up rules to help deep tech firms

India is modifying its startup rules to better support deep tech sectors, such as space, semiconductors, and biotech, by mobilizing public capital.