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Nvidia has officially strengthened its foothold in India’s rapidly growing artificial intelligence ecosystem by joining the $2 billion India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA) as a founding member. The move reinforces Nvidia’s ambition to play a pivotal role in shaping the country’s next generation of deep tech startups — spanning artificial intelligence, semiconductors, biotechnology, robotics, and clean energy.

The alliance, made up of private equity and venture capital firms, aims to boost India’s innovation capabilities by funding and mentoring emerging companies that are at the cutting edge of technological transformation. For Nvidia, this partnership aligns perfectly with its global mission to advance AI research, developer training, and responsible deployment.

Strengthening India’s Position in the Global AI Race

India has rapidly evolved into one of the world’s most dynamic AI markets, now ranking as the third-largest startup ecosystem after the U.S. and China. The government has been pushing aggressively to make the country a global leader in deep tech innovation.

Recent initiatives include the AI Mission, allocating over ₹100 billion ($1.1 billion) toward artificial intelligence research and deployment, and a separate ₹1 trillion ($11.2 billion) fund under the Research, Development, and Innovation Scheme, designed to accelerate progress in deep tech sectors.

In addition, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced that India will host the AI Impact Summit in February 2026, an event expected to attract top global leaders such as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, alongside international policymakers and technology investors.

Nvidia’s Role in Building the Deep Tech Ecosystem

Through its participation in the IDTA, Nvidia plans to leverage its Deep Learning Institute to offer training, workshops, and mentorship programs tailored for early-stage startups. These programs will focus on AI model development, data infrastructure, and responsible AI deployment.

“Our goal is to provide guidance on AI systems, developer enablement, and ethical innovation,” said Vishal Dhupar, Managing Director of Nvidia South Asia. “We’re committed to collaborating with policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs to build a sustainable AI future for India.”

While Nvidia did not disclose any specific financial commitment or training targets, its involvement is widely seen as a strategic move to deepen collaboration with Indian talent and businesses at a time when AI infrastructure demand is skyrocketing.

A Growing Hub for AI Investment

The creation of the India Deep Tech Alliance represents a major milestone for the country’s technology sector. According to Sriram Viswanathan, a founding executive council member of the IDTA, the next five years could see the rise of globally recognized Indian deep tech companies, thanks to rapid innovation and an increasingly supportive investment ecosystem.

“Nvidia’s unmatched expertise in AI hardware, software, and system-level integration will be invaluable to our network,” Viswanathan noted. “Their involvement brings both credibility and capability to India’s deep tech ecosystem.”

India’s position as a key AI growth hub is also attracting attention from other global giants. Google recently announced a $15 billion investment to establish a major AI research and development center in Visakhapatnam, while OpenAI has identified India as its second-largest user base globally.

The Bigger Picture: India’s AI Future

With the combined forces of government funding, private sector collaboration, and global tech partnerships, India is rapidly emerging as a critical node in the global AI landscape.

Nvidia’s participation in the IDTA not only marks a milestone in its India expansion but also signals a deeper global shift — where the next wave of AI innovation could very well be driven from emerging markets like India.

By mentoring startups, shaping AI policies, and sharing technological expertise, Nvidia is positioning itself at the center of a $2 billion initiative that could redefine how innovation scales in one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.