Nvidia Joins India Deep Tech Alliance with $850 Million Capital Boost

Published By DPRJ Universal | Published on Thursday, 6 November 2025

Nvidia has joined the India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA) as a founding member and strategic adviser, bringing advanced AI expertise to Indian deep-tech startups. The IDTA, launched in September 2025, coordinates private capital commitments to fund startups in sectors like AI, semiconductors, and robotics, now expanding with over $850 million from new members alongside an initial $1 billion pledge. This initiative complements India's $12 billion government RDI scheme aiming to boost technology innovation.

The India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA) is an industry-led consortium launched in September 2025 at the Semicon India event, created to mobilize private capital and expertise for Indian deep-tech startups in sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, space, and robotics. Nvidia, now a founding member and strategic technical adviser, will provide AI systems guidance, training, and policy input to startups adopting its computing tools. The IDTA began with $1 billion in capital commitments and recently announced an additional $850 million from new members including Qualcomm Ventures, Activate AI, Chiratae Ventures, and others, significantly expanding its investment capacity. The alliance operates voluntarily, with members investing individually and providing mentorship and networking for startups, while coordinating with India's government initiatives like the $12 billion Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Scheme. This public-private synergy aims to address underfunding in research-driven deep-tech startups, positioning India to compete in core technology innovation and economic independence. Nvidia’s participation is seen as crucial due to its leadership in AI and chipmaking, aligning with rapidly growing deep-tech funding trends in India, which rose 78% to $1.6 billion last year, though still only a fraction of total startup funding. The IDTA helps bridge the gap between private investment and government support, fostering a scalable deep-tech ecosystem in India.