Nvidia Joins $2 Billion India Deep Tech Alliance to Mentor AI Startups

November 5, 2025

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Why In The News?

Nvidia has joined the India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA) as a founding member and technical advisor. The $2 billion alliance brings together Indian and U.S. investors, technology firms, and government partners to support startups in AI, semiconductors, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.

Nvidia’s role will focus on technical mentoring, training through its Deep Learning Institute, and giving startups access to its computing tools and AI platforms.

Nvidia’s Managing Director for South Asia, Vishal Dhupar, said the company aims to “provide guidance on AI systems, developer enablement, and responsible deployment, and to collaborate with policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs.”

India Deep Tech Alliance: What Is It Doing?

The India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA) has recently expanded its network and raised over ₹7,500 crore (about $850 million) in new funding, bringing its total commitments to nearly $2 billion.

The latest additions include major investors like Qualcomm Ventures, InfoEdge Ventures, and Kalaari Capital, while Nvidia has joined as a founding member and strategic technical adviser.

The alliance plans to channel this capital into startups working in AI, semiconductors, robotics, and space technologies, aligning its efforts with India’s national Research, Development & Innovation (RDI) mission.

Its focus is on providing both funding and technical mentorship to help deep-tech ventures move from research to scalable commercial products.

“Nvidia’s depth of expertise in AI systems, software, and ecosystem-building will benefit our network of investors and entrepreneurs,” said Sriram Viswanathan, founding executive council member of the IDTA.

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