How to Apply for INDIA Deepspark 2026 — Up to ₹9.5 Cr Equity for Deep Tech Startups

Online application. Start by submitting through the programme portal at https://aumvc.com/deepspark-apply. Expect to set out your team, your deep tech solution, its market potential and the proprietary technology behind it.

Initial screening. Aum Ventures' own team reviews every application against the Deepspark thesis, weighing technological innovation, the strength and vision of the founding team, the novelty and defensibility of the intellectual property, and the size of the market opportunity.

Detailed submission. Shortlisted teams may be asked for a fuller pitch deck or for additional material covering their intellectual property and business model.

Interviews and due diligence. Selected startups go through multiple rounds with Aum Ventures partners, mentors and industry experts, including technical deep-dives with sectoral specialists and presentations to a panel of advisors. Diligence covers the technology, the market opportunity and the team's capabilities.

Final pitch. A select group of finalists presents to an investment committee made up of experienced venture capitalists, deep tech founders and industry leaders, who judge each venture on its potential for global scale and transformative impact.

Investment offer. Successful startups receive an investment offer and begin their journey with the INDIA Deepspark cohort.