New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- NITI Aayog, India's federal policy think tank, is set to commission a study examining the challenges confronting deep-tech startups, particularly as promising technologies often struggle to transition from prototypes to commercial and industrial deployment.

With funding proving a major bottleneck, Mint explains the scope of this proposed study and its significance for the country's 4,200 deep-tech startups.

Deep-tech startups are those centered on scientific breakthroughs and advanced engineering rather than conventional digital or consumer-driven business models. These companies operate in sectors such as semiconductors, robotics, advanced manufacturing, defence, and space technology. Unlike standard startups, the...