New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- As India looks to move up the global technology value chain, Tamil Nadu is making an early and deliberate push into deep tech, where innovation cycles are longer, capital is patient, and outcomes can reshape entire industries.

At UmagineTN 2026, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, Chief Minister of the Government of Tamil Nadu, unveiled the Tamil Nadu Deep Tech Startup Policy 2025-2026 (TNDTSP), positioning the state as the first in the country with a dedicated framework for deep and emerging technologies. The policy is designed to anchor advanced innovation within Tamil Nadu's industrial base while supporting startups, MSMEs, and research institutions as the state works toward its $1 trillion economy ambition.

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