Key facts
- India's agri and water tech deeptech ecosystem is experiencing increased momentum in commercialization.
- Nasscom hosted a Deeptech Confluence event in New Delhi to support these sectors.
- The event aimed to connect startups with enterprises, investors, and policymakers to facilitate scaled deployment.
- Twelve startups from the Nasscom Deeptech Club's growth program were showcased.
- Solutions presented included AI-enabled water intelligence, precision agriculture, and sustainable resource management.
India's agricultural and water technology sectors are seeing a surge in commercialization efforts, according to Nasscom. The industry association noted that while innovation is accelerating, many startups struggle to move beyond pilot projects to scaled deployment. To address this, Nasscom organized the Deeptech Confluence 2026: Agri and Water Tech event in New Delhi.
The event gathered deeptech startups, industry leaders, investors, government stakeholders, and research institutions to discuss pathways for market access, enterprise adoption, and investment readiness. Twelve startups participating in Nasscom's 20-week Deeptech Club growth program were highlighted for their innovative solutions.
These solutions span areas such as AI-enabled water intelligence, precision agriculture, soil health, wastewater optimization, and sustainable resource efficiency. Nasscom emphasized the potential for deeptech to create significant economic, environmental, and societal impact in these critical sectors, leveraging technologies like AI, IoT, biotech, and climate tech.