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Outreach program for founders seeking their first institutional cheque

Calling DeepTech Founders Building in India for the World

We're fueling India's DeepTech revolution. Is your startup next?

We are launching INDIA DeepSpark, our initiative to welcome the next breakthrough DeepTech startups into our growing portfolio.

To be eligible for INDIA DeepSpark, you must be an early stage DeepTech founder taking your startup from the idea phase to early revenue – seeking your first institutional investment.

DeepTech Focus sectors include…

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SpaceTech

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Semiconductors

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DefenseTech

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Robotics

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Manufacturing

What Does the DeepSpark Program Offer?

Here’s why you should apply and what you will get if accepted into the program.

Investment Opportunity

Top selected startups will receive seed funding of up to $500K from AUM Ventures.

Financial Expertise

Hands-on financial support and mentorship tailored for technical founders navigating early-stage startup journey.

Global Investor Network

Guidance from and access to our network of experts, global investors and strategic partners across US, Israel, and Middle East regions.

Mentorship from Trailblazers

Insights from a dynamic community of founders and experts who’ve built and scaled across diverse DeepTech verticals.

Investor Showcase

Top 10 startups to pitch live and showcase their innovation at our demo day.

Join our Growing DeepTech Portfolio

SpaceTech

India, 2022

India’s leading private space launch service company

  • Launched India’s first private sub-orbital spacecraft
  • Preparing for full-orbital launch in 2025
  • Raised ~$100M from global investors
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Founding team

Semiconductor

US & India, 2022

Building fabless custom SoC for Edge Computing

  • Successfully taped-out its first SoC product to a global Smart Meter OEM
  • Strategic investment from listed Indian tech MNC, Cyient Ltd.
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SpaceTech

US, 2021

Enabling life sciences R&D in LEO using plug-and-play automated satellites

  • One of the few companies globally to validate in-orbit R&D via a pilot lab satellite mission
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SpaceTech

US & India, 2023

Manufacturing cost efficient ADCS components for low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites

  • Designed for high reliability and cost-effectiveness
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Founding team

DefenseTech

India, 2023

Building Anduril for India with a counter-defense system of interceptor and radar

  • Innovating in airspace surveillance and airborne threat mitigation

Program Timelines

15 Aug - 15 Sep 2025

Applications Open

Applications are now open. Startups are required to submit a company deck and a short video pitch.

Sep 2025

Screening and Shortlisting

Our investment team begins a rigorous evaluation, including online interviews, to shortlist the most promising DeepTech ventures with bold ideas and strong technical depth.

Mid Oct 2025

1-On-1 with Experts

Our investment team along with mentors and experts from our global network across the US, Israel, and Middle East will validate your technology and feasibility.

End Oct 2025

Demo Day

Pitch to an audience of strategic partners and ecosystem leaders and unlock a shot at up to $500K in funding from AUM Ventures.

15 Aug - 15 Sep 2025

Applications Open

Applications are now open. Startups are required to submit a company deck and a short video pitch.

Sep 2025

Screening and Shortlisting

Our investment team begins a rigorous evaluation, including online interviews, to shortlist the most promising DeepTech ventures with bold ideas and strong technical depth.

Mid Oct 2025

1-On-1 with Experts

Our investment team along with mentors and experts from our global network across the US, Israel, and Middle East will validate your technology and feasibility.

End Oct 2025

Demo Day

Pitch to an audience of strategic partners and ecosystem leaders and unlock a shot at up to $500K in funding from AUM Ventures.

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