From enterprise AI to sovereign AI and deep-tech innovation, artificial intelligence remains the hottest sector for investors, founders, and policymakers across India’s startup landscape. The momentum has reached a defining moment with Sarvam AI becoming a unicorn, validating India’s sovereign AI ambitions and signaling the arrival of a new era for the ecosystem

In a significant milestone for India’s private space sector, SatSure Analytics India has been awarded a ₹24.6 crore (~$2.57 million) grant by India’s space regulator to develop advanced AI-driven Earth observation models. The Bengaluru-based spacetech startup is among the first three non-governmental entities to receive funding under IN-SPACe’s Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) scheme, alongside Astrobase Space Technologies and TM2SPACE Technologies