{"id":42676,"date":"2024-09-27T12:35:40","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T07:05:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=42676"},"modified":"2025-10-13T12:18:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T06:48:12","slug":"deeptech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/deeptech\/","title":{"rendered":"Deeptech: Revolutionising the Future of Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>What\u2019s in today\u2019s article?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction<\/li>\n<li>Key Characteristics of Deeptech<\/li>\n<li>Present Challenges Facing Deeptech<\/li>\n<li>Future of Deepteach<\/li>\n<li>National Deeptech Startup Policy<\/li>\n<li>Objectives of the Policy<\/li>\n<li>Key Features of the Policy<\/li>\n<li>News Summary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Deeptech, or deep technology, refers to cutting-edge innovations rooted in scientific and engineering breakthroughs.<\/li>\n<li>Unlike traditional tech companies that often focus on software or app development, deeptech ventures delve into complex technologies that have the potential to disrupt industries and address significant global challenges.<\/li>\n<li>These technologies include <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/artificial-intelligence\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>artificial intelligence<\/strong> (AI)<\/a>, <strong>robotics<\/strong>, <strong>quantum computing<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/biotechnology\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>biotechnology<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>blockchain<\/strong>, <strong>advanced materials<\/strong>, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Key Characteristics of Deeptech<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scientific and Engineering Foundations<\/strong>: Deeptech is built on scientific research, engineering advancements, and sophisticated algorithms. It often involves long-term research and development (R&amp;D) and requires a deep understanding of the underlying science.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High Entry Barriers<\/strong>: Deeptech ventures typically have high entry barriers due to the need for specialized knowledge, substantial capital investment, and complex development processes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significant Impact Potential<\/strong>: Deeptech solutions aim to solve critical problems in various sectors such as healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and agriculture. They have the potential to create substantial economic value and drive societal change.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extended Development Timelines<\/strong>: Unlike typical tech startups that can scale rapidly, deeptech companies often face extended timelines due to the need for rigorous testing, prototyping, and validation before reaching the market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Present Challenges Facing Deeptech<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High R&amp;D Costs<\/strong>: The development of deeptech solutions requires significant investment in research, infrastructure, and talent, making it difficult for startups to secure funding.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Commercialization Barriers<\/strong>: Converting deeptech innovations into market-ready products involves overcoming technical, regulatory, and market acceptance hurdles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Talent Shortage<\/strong>: There is a growing need for specialized talent in fields such as quantum computing, AI, and biotechnology, but the supply of skilled professionals is limited.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Long Time-to-Market<\/strong>: The extended timelines for development and regulatory approval can deter investors looking for quicker returns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Future of Deeptech<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The future of deeptech is promising, with increasing investment and support from governments, academia, and private sectors.<\/li>\n<li>As deeptech continues to evolve, it will play a pivotal role in shaping industries and enhancing human life.<\/li>\n<li>Governments and private investors are recognizing the importance of supporting deeptech ventures through funding, incubators, and policy frameworks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>National Deeptech Startup Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>India&#8217;s National Deeptech Startup Policy is a strategic initiative <strong>aimed at fostering the growth of deep technology startups in the country<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Deeptech startups, which are rooted in advanced scientific and engineering innovations, play a critical role in driving India\u2019s technological leadership and addressing complex challenges in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, energy, and manufacturing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Objectives of the Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Promoting Innovation<\/strong>: Encourage the development of cutting-edge technologies through R&amp;D support, grants, and innovation hubs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Facilitating Access to Capital<\/strong>: Provide financial assistance and incentives, including venture capital, government grants, and tax benefits to startups in the deeptech domain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Building Infrastructure<\/strong>: Establish dedicated incubators, accelerators, and test beds for deeptech innovations to bridge the gap between research and commercialization.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developing Skilled Talent<\/strong>: Strengthen educational programs and skill development initiatives to create a robust talent pool in advanced technological fields.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Streamlining Regulations<\/strong>: Simplify regulatory frameworks to enable faster approvals and reduce barriers for deeptech startups, including intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and export controls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Key Features of the Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Funding Support<\/strong>: Creation of funds like the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme and deeptech-specific funds to provide initial and growth-stage funding to startups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collaboration with Academia and Industry<\/strong>: Promote partnerships between academic institutions, research labs, and industry to accelerate innovation and technology transfer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incentives for R&amp;D<\/strong>: Offer incentives such as reduced taxes, grants, and subsidies to encourage R&amp;D activities in deeptech fields.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ease of Doing Business<\/strong>: Simplify compliance procedures and provide a single-window clearance system for deeptech startups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>News Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/defence-research-and-development-organisation-drdo\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)<\/strong><\/a><strong> is set to launch a pioneering initiative to advance research in emerging military technologies, backed by a\u20b91 lakh crore corpus announced in the interim Budget<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The initiative aims to indigenize defence products and promote deep tech innovations in areas such as quantum computing, blockchain, and artificial intelligence.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>DRDO has identified five high-value projects, each with a funding cap of \u20b950 crore, to reduce reliance on imports and foster self-reliance in defence technology<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Inspired by the US DARPA model, the programme seeks to push futuristic and disruptive technologies that could revolutionize defence systems.<\/li>\n<li>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the funding, which will be managed through the DRDO\u2019s <strong>Technology Development Fund<\/strong> (TDF).<\/li>\n<li>The fund focuses on engaging private industry, MSMEs, and startups in the development of military hardware and software.<\/li>\n<li>The DRDO will soon publish project details and invite proposals, with successful bidders potentially receiving up to 90% of the project funding in tranches, subject to rigorous evaluations by a panel of experts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Q1. What is LLM in simple terms?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A large language model (LLM) is a type of artificial intelligence (AI) program that can recognize and generate text, among other tasks. LLMs are trained on huge sets of data \u2014 hence the name &#8220;large.&#8221; LLMs are built on machine learning: specifically, a type of neural network called a transformer model.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q2. What do you mean by Machine Learning?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science which focuses on the use of data and algorithms to imitate the way that humans learn, gradually improving its accuracy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/news\/national\/drdo-to-fund-first-of-its-kind-5-deep-tech-research-for-military-use\/article68686251.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DRDO to fund first-of-its-kind deep tech research for military use<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psa.gov.in\/deep-tech-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gov.in<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deeptech refers to cutting-edge innovations rooted in scientific and engineering breakthroughs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":42677,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-42676","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-upsc-mains-current-affairs","8":"no-featured-image-padding"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42676","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42676"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42676\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42677"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42676"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42676"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42676"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}