The long-awaited Emerging Technology Startup Hub at Technopark Phase IV in Thiruvananthapuram has entered a crucial execution stage. The Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) submitted a revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) to the state government last week, introducing a transformative public-private partnership (PPP) framework designed to drive this ambitious ₹700 crore project .

Speaking at the CII Unicorn Summit 2026, Gopalakrishnan articulated a clear vision for the next phase of Indian entrepreneurship: “Unicorn 2.0,” built on deep technology and advanced manufacturing . Moving beyond consumer internet and fintech, the next wave of billion-dollar Indian startups must be built on deep technology and advanced manufacturing to secure the country’s strategic autonomy .