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Karnataka Innoverse picks seven startups for deeptech scale-up

2026-10-02 · 1 source · Economic Times ETtech

In short

Karnataka’s Innoverse has picked seven startups for a deeptech scale-up programme. The list includes companies from aerospace, biotech, space-tech, deftech, autonomous systems, and navigation and sensing.

The programme will help them with market access, funding support, policy help, and infrastructure. The source does not say how much money each startup will get.

What the reporting says

Karnataka’s Innoverse identified seven startups for its deeptech scale-up programme, according to the IT/BT department statement. The cohort includes AquaAirX Autonomous Systems, Fibroheal Woundcare, Hyspace Technologies, OptM Media Solutions, SpaceFields, UNMANND Autonomy, and Yaanendriya, with support for market access, capital mobilisation, policy help, and infrastructure. The immediate consequence is targeted state backing for the selected startups; the amount of support is not stated.

Why it matters

Karnataka’s IT/BT department said Innoverse selected seven startups for a deeptech scale-up programme. The cohort spans aerospace and defence, biotech, space-tech, deftech, autonomous systems, and navigation and sensing. The programme will provide market access, capital mobilisation, policy support, and technology and infrastructure access. The reporting does not specify funding amounts or timelines, so the scale of support is unclear.

Touches: AquaAirX Autonomous Systems, Fibroheal Woundcare, Hyspace Technologies, OptM Media Solutions, SpaceFields, UNMANND Autonomy, Yaanendriya, Startup, AI, Defence, Healthcare, Global

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