The Polsky Center Announces the 20 Startups Selected for India Deep Tech Accelerator

The inaugural cohort of the India Deep Tech Accelerator.

The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation today announced the 20 startups selected to join the inaugural cohort of the India Deep Tech Accelerator, a global accelerator designed to help high-potential, Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT)-affiliated ventures translate breakthrough innovation into scalable, market-ready companies.

Launched earlier this year in collaboration with the India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA) and leading IIT ecosystem partners, the accelerator connects IIT-affiliated founders with the resources, mentorship, and networks needed to accelerate commercialization and pursue international growth opportunities.

The selected companies represent a range of deep tech sectors, including artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and robotics, climate and energy, space technology, semiconductors, industrial IoT, advanced materials, healthtech, and medtech. Over the course of the 10-week program, founders will engage in targeted workshops, one-on-one coaching, and networking with global customers, partners, and investors, culminating in showcase opportunities in both India and the United States.

“The companies in this cohort reflect the depth of innovation emerging from India’s top technical institutions,” said Shyama Majumdar, senior director of science accelerators and investments at the Polsky Center. “Through this accelerator, we are helping founders strengthen their commercial strategy, connect with global markets, and build the momentum needed to scale. We’re excited to support this group as they take the next steps in their journey.”

The India Deep Tech Accelerator builds on the Polsky Center’s experience in venture creation and startup support, creating a pathway for international founders to access U.S. markets, investor networks, and commercialization expertise.

“One of the biggest gaps we see isn’t in technical ability, it’s in how India’s deep tech founders position, communicate, and fundraise at a global level,” said Rahul Singal, associate director of accelerators and investments. “Bridging that gap can meaningfully change outcomes.”

By bringing together academic institutions, investors, and ecosystem leaders across geographies, the program aims to accelerate the development of globally competitive deep tech companies.

The 2026 India Deep Tech Accelerator cohort includes:

Adaapt // A unified AI middleware platform that intelligently routes queries across models with built-in cost optimization, security, and action layers.

Albatross // Energy-efficient liquid-desiccant cooling systems that cut industrial AC costs and humidity by up to 50%.

Augle.AI // Edge AI and 3D vision robotics platform enabling real-time quality inspection and automation in manufacturing.

BioSky Space Innovations // Satellite- and AI-driven platform optimizing renewable energy grid stability at scale.

Ceratattva Innotech // Advanced ceramic materials and coatings for high-temperature, high-performance industrial applications.

Cerify Auditing Solutions // AI-powered platform that detects and fixes smart contract vulnerabilities before blockchain deployment.

circuitEvolve // AI-assisted analog chip design platform that automates circuit optimization and reduces manual engineering effort.

Curium Life // Real-time surgical AI that analyzes live procedures and guides surgeons to reduce errors.

Delta-V Analytics, Inc. // Predictive intelligence platform for satellite hardware that enables proactive mission assurance.

Folium Sensing // Fiber-optic sensing platform delivering real-time, predictive monitoring for critical infrastructure like pipelines and railways.

Intrinsic Foundries // Carbon-to-value biomanufacturing platform converting industrial emissions into high-value chemicals.

Medev Plus // Portable OCT imaging platform bringing high-resolution retinal diagnostics beyond traditional clinics.

Nuevata Innovations // Surgical AI platform capturing and structuring open-surgery data through lightweight wearable systems.

NXPEC Technologies // Indigenous power electronics company building solid-state transformers and GaN chargers for EVs and data centers.

Pradivya Software // Multi-sensor AI platform for real-time industrial inspection and infrastructure safety monitoring.

Project Dart // Foundation AI models that fuse neurological data into rapid, automated diagnostic reports.

Timble AI // Real-time AI platform detecting deepfakes and financial fraud for banks at scale.

Torus Motion // High-efficiency axial-flux electric motors designed for lightweight, next-generation industrial and mobility applications.

TriNano Technologies // Nano-coating technology that boosts solar panel efficiency and durability with minimal maintenance.

Zodhya Technologies // Plug-and-play AI layer that optimizes building energy systems in real time without requiring new infrastructure.