In a landmark speech at the India Global Forum's NXT25, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, former Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, underlined that deep tech has become the new battleground in the technology world. Chandrasekhar pointed out that India's aim is to stake its claim in this race, along with giants such as China and the U.S.
Key Highlights:
Deep Tech as the New Frontier: Chandrasekhar highlighted that deep tech is not merely innovation anymore; it's a battlefront where nations such as China, with DeepSeek, are taking the lead.
India's Aspiration: India wants to not be left behind in this competition, with a focus on creating a new generation of entrepreneurs who can lead the way in AI, semiconductors, and quantum computing.
Innovation Outside Deep Tech: Chandrasekhar pointed out that innovations in e-commerce and quick commerce are just as valuable, although not deep tech.
Global Cooperation: The conference also emphasized the role of international collaborations, including UK-India collaborations, to propel future-defining technologies.
India Global Forum's NXT25 convened industry pioneers and policymakers to discuss game-changing innovations defining the tech world. Organized in association with the UK Government and the India Commerce Ministry, the summit highlighted India as an emerging global tech and innovation powerhouse.
Source: PR Newswire, Business Today, The Wire