Nvidia is expanding its footprint in India by joining a $2 billion investment alliance focused on deep technology, according to CNBC.
As a founding member of the India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA), the US chipmaker aims to mentor startups building solutions in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, space, robotics, and energy.
The move underscores India’s growing importance as a global research and innovation hub, supported by massive government funding and a surge of private investment.
With Nvidia offering guidance and training through its Deep Learning Institute, India’s startup ecosystem is preparing for an AI-driven transformation.
Deep tech focus gains global momentum
The India Deep Tech Alliance brings together private equity and venture capital investors pledging $2 billion for next-generation technologies.
Nvidia’s participation strengthens the alliance by bringing advanced expertise in AI systems, developer enablement, and responsible deployment.
Through the Nvidia Deep Learning Institute, the company will host technical talks and training programmes for emerging founders and engineers across India.
The world’s most valuable company has not disclosed a financial commitment or timeline for these initiatives. However, its involvement is seen as a strategic step to deepen collaboration with policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs.
Nvidia’s managing director for South Asia, Vishal Dhupar, said the company will provide technical mentorship and help shape AI readiness across sectors.
Sriram Viswanathan, a founding executive council member of the IDTA, said India’s pace of innovation is accelerating rapidly. He noted that the next five years could see several globally recognised Indian deep tech firms emerge from this ecosystem.
India invests heavily in research and AI
The Indian government has made deep technology a national priority.
Its flagship AI Mission allocates more than 100 billion rupees ($1.1 billion USD), while a separate Research, Development and Innovation Scheme Fund worth 1 trillion rupees ($11.2 billion) targets startups working on advanced technologies.
These programmes aim to strengthen India’s semiconductor capacity, energy research, and AI capabilities, areas where Nvidia’s leadership could help bridge knowledge and training gaps.
The partnership aligns with New Delhi’s broader ambition to become a global centre for technological self-reliance and intellectual property creation.
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India will host the AI Impact Summit in February next year.
The event will convene world leaders, policymakers, and executives, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, reflecting India’s increasing influence in shaping AI governance and standards.
Global competition drives deeper partnerships
Nvidia’s India expansion comes amid growing global interest in the country’s AI market. OpenAI identifies India as its second-largest user base, and US rivals are also scaling up investments.
Google, for instance, has pledged $15 billion to build an AI hub in Visakhapatnam, signalling confidence in India’s digital infrastructure and skilled workforce.
For Nvidia, partnering with Indian institutions and investors could secure long-term advantages in both talent and technology adoption.
The company’s GPUs power most of the world’s AI models, and India’s rapid growth in data centres and AI applications presents a major opportunity to extend its dominance beyond the US and China.
The IDTA, meanwhile, seeks to channel large-scale capital into India’s most promising technology sectors, enabling domestic firms to compete globally in hardware, biotech, and renewable energy research.
Building a foundation for future innovation
With the IDTA alliance, Nvidia is positioned not only as a technology mentor but also as a catalyst for deep tech entrepreneurship in India.
While financial details remain undisclosed, its technical involvement could accelerate knowledge transfer and strengthen the country’s AI infrastructure.
As India prepares to host the AI Impact Summit, global investors are likely to watch how collaborations like the IDTA shape the next phase of innovation.
With government incentives, foreign partnerships, and expanding venture capital support, India’s deep tech ecosystem is set to play a pivotal role in the global technology supply chain.
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