Sector Briefing · India
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Data as of 11 Oct 2026Methodology
India’s other deep-tech category forms a large and eclectic frontier, absorbing startups that span hardware-software convergence, embedded systems, and applied AI outside the dominant sector silos. Teams are tackling operational problems in human resource management, educational technology, packaging, furniture hardware, and container closures, drawing on a broad toolkit of microcontrollers, AI-based imaging, ultrasonic sensing, locking mechanisms, and wireless communication. The substantial patent activity and significant foreign filer presence signal a globally contested space where India is building a distributed base of defensible, component-level innovation.
India has 1,912 other startups mapped; 10,630 patent applications analysed, of which 3,560 are granted; 1,352 foreign filers are active in the sector.
- Startups:
- 1,912
- Patents:
- 10,630
- Granted:
- 3,560
- Foreign share:
- 26%
- Inventors:
- 23,680
- In opposition window:
- 297
Why this page exists - and how to read it
A one-page brief of this sector: its filing trend, the problems being worked on, the technologies in play, who files most, foreign interest, and a sample of the startups we've mapped to it. Each panel is a door - most drill into a fuller view.
- Investors
- Read the trend and foreign share first - momentum plus outside interest - then scan the roster for patent-backed startups.
- Founders & operators
- The problems list is a whitespace map: crowded themes are validated demand, thin ones are open ground.
- Corporate & R&D
- Top filers and technologies show who to benchmark and where the sector is consolidating.
- Policy & TTO
- The domestic-vs-foreign filing split signals where Indian players lead - and where outside applicants dominate.
1,912
Startups
10,630
Patents
3,560
Granted
1,352
Foreign filers
23,680
Inventors
Who's filing
Indian companies lead - institutes & foreign kept separate
- Individual / Self-FilerIN · 61
- MR J LOGESHWARANIN · 52
- DR V KANNANIN · 49
- ZHEJIANG SUNNY OPTICALIN · 28
- PANASONIC LIFE SOLUTIONS INDIAIN · 28
- MAHINDRA AND MAHINDRAIN · 24
Educational institutes (6) - ranked by grant rate (share of filings granted, sample-adjusted), not filing volume
- INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS11 of 13 granted
- INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BOMBAY8 of 8 granted
- SRM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY9 of 13 granted
- COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH7 of 9 granted
- INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR6 of 6 granted
- INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GUWAHATI6 of 8 granted
Foreign applicants - 26% of filings
- LG ELECTRONICSKR · 74
- UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOSUS · 64
- PAUL HETTICH KGDE · 59
- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICSKR · 59
- LARGAN PRECISIONTW · 54
- ZHEJIANG SUNNY OPTICSCN · 53
Filing trend
Chart starts at 2022 - earlier years reflect granted-only survivorship, not full filing volume.
View data
| Year | Domestic | Foreign | Granted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 701 | 531 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1195 | 585 | 33 |
| 2024 | 1172 | 586 | 1219 |
| 2025 | 1110 | 576 | 240 |
| 2026 | 789 | 164 | 238 |
Capital in this sector
Web-sourced funding across the deep-tech startups we track - a snapshot, not a time series
116
Funded startups
~$261.4M
Total raised
~$1.8M
Median raise
1 / 3
Series A / B+
Notable funded startups
- IntanglesSeries B · ~$30M
- AcutronicSeries B · ~$25M
- String BioSeries B · ~$24.4M
- Attentionkart · ~$24M
- QLessSeries A · ~$19M
- PerfitSeed · ~$11M
- Landmark TechnologySeed · ~$11M
- Personal AISeed · ~$10.4M
61 raised at seed / pre-Series A. Funding is from public sources and may contain errors - verify before relying on it. Company details, funding, stage, investors and brand names here are AI-matched to public web sources - not human-verified. Coverage is incomplete and some records may be matched to the wrong company. Treat as a directional starting point, verify before relying on any figure, and note the platform takes no responsibility for errors.
Problems being solved
Patents mapped · click to see the filers
| Label | Patents |
|---|---|
| Human Resource Management | 510% |
| Educational Technology | 350% |
| Packaging | 350% |
| Furniture Hardware | 350% |
| Mechanical Fasteners | 280% |
| Container Closures | 210% |
| Educational Methodology | 200% |
| Furniture | 190% |
| Hand Tools | 190% |
| Electrical Connectors | 190% |
| Sports Equipment | 190% |
| Musical Instruments | 180% |
| Human Resources Management | 160% |
| Writing Instruments | 160% |
| Cleaning Tools | 150% |
| Educational Tools | 140% |
| Educational Methods | 140% |
| Furniture Design | 140% |
| Fluid Control Valves | 140% |
| Optical Lens Design | 130% |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 130% |
| Cleaning Equipment | 110% |
| Textile Machinery | 110% |
| Literary Analysis | 110% |
| Kitchen Utensils | 110% |
| Stationery | 110% |
| Education | 110% |
| Sports Training Equipment | 110% |
| Textile Design | 100% |
| Convertible Furniture | 100% |
Technologies in play
Patents mapped
| Label | Patents |
|---|---|
| Microcontroller | 2352% |
| AI-Based Imaging | 1962% |
| Microcontroller Control | 1662% |
| Ultrasonic Sensor | 961% |
| Locking Mechanism | 931% |
| Wireless Communication | 831% |
| Holographic Projection | 761% |
| Pneumatic Actuation | 721% |
| Survey Methodology | 651% |
| Touch Interactive Display | 651% |
| Voice Control | 621% |
| Ultrasonic Sensing | 601% |
| Machine Learning | 561% |
| Telescopic Rods | 520% |
| Injection Molding | 510% |
| Pressure Sensor | 500% |
| Weight Sensor | 490% |
| Artificial Intelligence | 490% |
| Temperature Sensor | 460% |
| LED Lighting | 420% |
| Touch Display | 420% |
| Moisture Sensor | 410% |
| Statistical Analysis | 390% |
| Motorized Iris Lid | 390% |
| Mechanical Linkage | 380% |
| Controller | 340% |
| Rechargeable Battery | 330% |
| Ergonomic Design | 330% |
| Motorized Rollers | 320% |
| Ergonomic Handle Design | 320% |
Problems and technologies are grouped from each patent's text by AI, so treat the buckets as a map of what the sector works on - not an exact count. Open a bucket to see the filings behind it.
Where startups are mapped
| State | Startups mapped |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 346 |
| Karnataka | 249 |
| Tamil Nadu | 184 |
| Gujarat | 176 |
| Delhi | 166 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 164 |
| Telangana | 133 |
| Haryana | 86 |
| Kerala | 75 |
| Rajasthan | 53 |
| West Bengal | 50 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 40 |
When these companies were incorporated
1,115 companies with a company-register match, 436 of them with matched IP. Open a year to see the companies founded in it.
Incorporation dates come from the MCA register, which we have matched for about 69% of the deep-tech base - so this is the shape of the cohort, not a census of it. It is also not the DPIIT recognition date, which can be years later.
Startups · 15 of 1,912
Classified into Other by their primary technology focus (shown under each name). IP chips count a company's total matched patents, designs and trademarks - across all sectors.
SPACEFIELDS PRIVATE LIMITED
Aeronautics Aerospace & Defence
We build next generation rockets to stimulate commercialization, democratization and exploration of space. Through our integrated suite of products and services, we aim to minimize the barriers to entry, for emerging Small Satellites as well as humankind in general, to access and
Bengaluru Urban
COSMIC STRING ENTERPRISE LLP
Retail
Heartily is committed in designing and manufacturing small furniture products with ace quality. We are focusing on Innovative products that has simple DIY assembly that will also add joy of creation.
Navi Mumbai
Cosmic String Enterprise LLP
Retail
Navi Mumbai
Walking Tree Ventures Private Limited
Fashion
Walking Tree Ventures Private Limited brings together designers, creative people & experts from varied field under one roof that can cater to the requirements of various businesses by providing services for idea creation, conceptualization & incubation of ideas, brand building, r
Mumbai Suburban
KAGAS PACKAGING LLP
Professional & Commercial Services
KAGAS PACKAGING LLP specializes in manufacturing eco-friendly paper honeycomb boards, honeycomb boxes, and laminated honeycomb sheets and boxes. Our product line also includes durable honeycomb pallets and premium packaging materials, designed to deliver strength, sustainability,
Raigad
Praeparo International Private Limited
Others
Praeparo International Private Limited (hereinafter called “Wriverâ€) is a high-end luxury furniture brand that synergises sophisticated artistry and material innovation to deliver unique, innovative, cutting-edge contemporary designs that reimagine interiors.Based out of Guru
Gurugram
SAR STUDIO PRIVATE LIMITED
Design
SAÌ„R REPRESENTS CONTEMPORARY, CONTEXTUAL, FUNCTIONAL DESIGN THROUGH THE PERSPECTIVE OF DESIGNERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.SAÌ„R TAKES CULTURAL REFERENCES THAT MAKE DESIGN RELEVANT TO HOW WE LIVE TODAY, CREATING OBJECTS OF ESSENCE THAT ARE MADE TO LAST BEYOND TRENDS.FUNCTION, NECESS
Pune
SILAIIGAL PRIVATE LIMITED
Art & Photography
SILAII is an art-based industry that creates high-quality sculptures using a combination of traditional sculpting techniques and modern technology. With a focus on emotional appeal and artistic excellence, SILAII aims to bring people's memories and values to life through their sc
Chennai
DANA PRATH LIFESTYLE PRIVATE LIMITED
Textiles & Apparel
Dana Prath Lifestyle Private Limited is a lifestyle platform that focuses on authentic, sustainable, and traditional Indian lifestyle products. The main aim of Dana Prath Lifestyle Private Limited to Promote traditional Indian craftsmanship and sustainability. Dana Prath Lifestyl
Mumbai Suburban
INFITRUST INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED
Retail
Infitrust International Pvt Ltd primarily caters to the Gems & Jewellery Segment by fulfilling the requirements of Custom Jewellery Brands, Designers & Private Labels in the International Market by promoting Indian manufacturing in alignment with the "Make in India" initiative. O
Coimbatore
Infitrust International Pvt Ltd
Others
Infitrust International Pvt Ltd primarily caters to the Gems & Jewellery Segment by fulfilling the requirements of Custom Jewellery Brands, Designers & Private Labels in the International Market Market by promoting Indian manufacturing in alignment with the "Make in India" initia
Coimbatore
MERLIN BRANDS PRIVATE LIMITED
House-Hold Services
Merlin Brands was started by two brothers Sumit and Siddharth Suneja in 2016 with a vision to make world class products easily available to customers in India. We established ourselves as the preferred reseller for some of the best international brands in the world including Skip
South Delhi
AULYRA DESIGN PRIVATE LIMITED
Fashion
Our objective is to develop high-end jewelry, in partnership with established and emerging designers, which is distinctive in design, and is eco-friendly.
Gurugram
NEXOVATE INNOVATIONS LLP
Design
Revolutionizing the beverage industry with a environmentally sustainable edible straw. The straw remains durable and dynamically absorbs the beverage's flavor, enhancing consumer experience. It Addresses the massive global markets for sustainable packaging and food service with a
Bhilai Nagar
WALKING TREE VENTURES PRIVATE LIMITED
Fashion
Walking Tree Ventures Pvt Ltd (Current name) incorporated in 2016 as 'Unstudio Pvt Ltd' subsequently known as 'Her Story Design Pvt Ltd' for providing services of idea creation, conceptualization & incubation of ideas, brand building, retail & marketing support for the business i
Mumbai
Deep-tech basis: site-backed (own website fetched and read), IP-backed (patent or design filed in its own name), web-backed (described elsewhere on the open web), registry only (registry description alone). How this is decided
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