India's Innovation Engine: Funding Fuels Deep Tech, Sustainability, and Collaborative Growth
September 15, 2025, 3:33 am
Indian deep-tech and sustainability startups are thriving. Crion Technologies (industrial AI/IoT), Biokraft Foods (cultivated meat), and PeakAmp (EV battery recycling) recently secured substantial early-stage funding. Crion gained INR 3.5 Cr from SIG Tattva, Biokraft INR 2 Cr from GVFL, and PeakAmp INR 12 Cr. This funding surge fuels innovation across critical sectors. Concurrently, SIG Tattva introduced its "Pilot Before Pitch" program, a groundbreaking initiative enabling startups to validate solutions in real industrial settings, fostering deeper enterprise-startup synergy and accelerating market adoption.
India's startup ecosystem accelerates. It drives global innovation. New ventures secure vital early-stage funding. This capital fuels deep-tech solutions. It supports sustainable technologies. India emerges as a powerhouse of entrepreneurial spirit.
Crion Technologies leads digital transformation. This firm specializes in IoT, AI, AR/VR, and cloud technologies. It secured INR 3.5 crore in funding. SIG Tattva led the round. SIG Tattva is a corporate venture capital arm. Crion Technologies, founded in 2016, pioneers advanced digital twin solutions. These solutions enhance industrial asset management. They boost efficiency.
Crion’s flagship platform is Clonos. Clonos offers real-time insights. It provides predictive capabilities. This reduces downtime for enterprises. It improves decision-making processes. The company also champions an "Augmented Workforce" vision. This supports training, maintenance, and operations. Manufacturing and process industries benefit. This funding empowers Crion Technologies. It expands their digital twin portfolio. It accelerates innovation in industrial technology.
SIG Tattva's investment highlights a strategic focus. They target deep-tech ventures. They aim to back and scale such companies. The partnership with Crion sets a precedent. Crion's ability to prove value in industrial operations is key. This is a critical requirement for scaling new technologies.
Beyond capital, SIG Tattva launched a significant initiative. It introduced its 'Pilot Before Pitch' (PBP) program. This is an industry-first. It reshapes startup-enterprise collaboration. PBP allows startups to validate solutions. They test them in real-world industrial environments. This critical step precedes larger investments. It mitigates risk. It accelerates market entry.
The PBP launch gathered key stakeholders. Venture capital firms, startups, and academia participated. Leaders from Somany Impresa Group also attended. The program showcased startups. It featured interactive discussions. A panel addressed accelerating breakthrough solutions.
The initiative bridges a crucial gap. Startups gain access to industrial-scale environments. They receive operational expertise. They find execution pathways. A visit to AGI Greenpac’s Bhongir Glass Manufacturing Plant demonstrated this. Participants saw advanced manufacturing first-hand. This model fosters co-creation. It advances open innovation. It builds a truly collaborative deep-tech ecosystem in India.
Food technology is undergoing a revolution. Biokraft Foods stands at the forefront. This foodtech startup focuses on cultivated meat. It secured INR 2 crore in pre-seed funding. GVFL provided this crucial investment. The capital supports research and development. It funds product innovation. It aids regulatory clearances. Biokraft works towards commercialization.
Kamalnayan Tibrewal founded Biokraft in 2023. The company develops structured cultivated meat. It utilizes biotechnology and 3D bioprinting. Biokraft employs a hybrid approach. It combines cultivated meat with food-safe ingredients. This enhances texture. It boosts scalability. It improves cost efficiency.
Biokraft has conducted extensive consumer trials. Over 400 trials showed promising responses. The startup benefited from grants. iCREATE, SPTBI, and ICT-NICE programs provided support. Biokraft targets sustainability-minded consumers. It also serves food manufacturers, retailers, and restaurants. These entities seek alternatives to traditional meat supply chains. The company's pipeline includes cultivated seafood and pet food products. Biokraft positions India prominently in the global alt-protein market. It aims to compete with both domestic and international players.
The electric vehicle (EV) surge creates a new challenge. End-of-life EV batteries require sustainable solutions. PeakAmp addresses this critical need. This battery circularity startup raised INR 12 crore. This was a seed funding round. Caret Capital led the investment. IIMA Ventures, Basant Sharma, and other investors participated.
Vijay Gond and Aditya Sudhanshu founded PeakAmp in 2024. The startup develops a full-stack solution. It handles end-of-life EV batteries. Their model covers safe collection. It includes second-life repurposing. It ensures high-purity material recovery. This transforms discarded batteries into valuable resources. It supports India's clean energy transition.
PeakAmp's technology platform is advanced. It manages collection, segregation, and recycling of lithium-ion batteries. It enables recovery of critical metals. The company claims over 99 percent efficiency. It achieves high purity for metals. Lithium, nickel, and copper are key targets. PeakAmp expands its reverse logistics network. This network traces and safely transports used batteries. Pilot projects are complete. Collaborations across the battery value chain are underway. This includes logistics, disassembly, recycling, and reuse.
These funding rounds underscore a powerful narrative. India's innovation landscape is dynamic. It is globally relevant. Deep tech, sustainable food, and circular economy solutions are flourishing. Venture capital fuels this growth. Corporate venture arms like SIG Tattva do more than invest. They build ecosystems. They create platforms for collaboration.
The 'Pilot Before Pitch' program is a model for the future. It de-risks innovation. It connects startups with industrial scale. It accelerates the adoption of new technologies. India is not just adopting global tech trends. It is creating them. This fosters a vibrant, supportive environment. Indian startups tackle complex global problems. They build scalable, impactful solutions. The nation’s tech future shines brightly. It promises significant global impact.
India's startup ecosystem accelerates. It drives global innovation. New ventures secure vital early-stage funding. This capital fuels deep-tech solutions. It supports sustainable technologies. India emerges as a powerhouse of entrepreneurial spirit.
Crion Technologies leads digital transformation. This firm specializes in IoT, AI, AR/VR, and cloud technologies. It secured INR 3.5 crore in funding. SIG Tattva led the round. SIG Tattva is a corporate venture capital arm. Crion Technologies, founded in 2016, pioneers advanced digital twin solutions. These solutions enhance industrial asset management. They boost efficiency.
Crion’s flagship platform is Clonos. Clonos offers real-time insights. It provides predictive capabilities. This reduces downtime for enterprises. It improves decision-making processes. The company also champions an "Augmented Workforce" vision. This supports training, maintenance, and operations. Manufacturing and process industries benefit. This funding empowers Crion Technologies. It expands their digital twin portfolio. It accelerates innovation in industrial technology.
SIG Tattva's investment highlights a strategic focus. They target deep-tech ventures. They aim to back and scale such companies. The partnership with Crion sets a precedent. Crion's ability to prove value in industrial operations is key. This is a critical requirement for scaling new technologies.
Beyond capital, SIG Tattva launched a significant initiative. It introduced its 'Pilot Before Pitch' (PBP) program. This is an industry-first. It reshapes startup-enterprise collaboration. PBP allows startups to validate solutions. They test them in real-world industrial environments. This critical step precedes larger investments. It mitigates risk. It accelerates market entry.
The PBP launch gathered key stakeholders. Venture capital firms, startups, and academia participated. Leaders from Somany Impresa Group also attended. The program showcased startups. It featured interactive discussions. A panel addressed accelerating breakthrough solutions.
The initiative bridges a crucial gap. Startups gain access to industrial-scale environments. They receive operational expertise. They find execution pathways. A visit to AGI Greenpac’s Bhongir Glass Manufacturing Plant demonstrated this. Participants saw advanced manufacturing first-hand. This model fosters co-creation. It advances open innovation. It builds a truly collaborative deep-tech ecosystem in India.
Food technology is undergoing a revolution. Biokraft Foods stands at the forefront. This foodtech startup focuses on cultivated meat. It secured INR 2 crore in pre-seed funding. GVFL provided this crucial investment. The capital supports research and development. It funds product innovation. It aids regulatory clearances. Biokraft works towards commercialization.
Kamalnayan Tibrewal founded Biokraft in 2023. The company develops structured cultivated meat. It utilizes biotechnology and 3D bioprinting. Biokraft employs a hybrid approach. It combines cultivated meat with food-safe ingredients. This enhances texture. It boosts scalability. It improves cost efficiency.
Biokraft has conducted extensive consumer trials. Over 400 trials showed promising responses. The startup benefited from grants. iCREATE, SPTBI, and ICT-NICE programs provided support. Biokraft targets sustainability-minded consumers. It also serves food manufacturers, retailers, and restaurants. These entities seek alternatives to traditional meat supply chains. The company's pipeline includes cultivated seafood and pet food products. Biokraft positions India prominently in the global alt-protein market. It aims to compete with both domestic and international players.
The electric vehicle (EV) surge creates a new challenge. End-of-life EV batteries require sustainable solutions. PeakAmp addresses this critical need. This battery circularity startup raised INR 12 crore. This was a seed funding round. Caret Capital led the investment. IIMA Ventures, Basant Sharma, and other investors participated.
Vijay Gond and Aditya Sudhanshu founded PeakAmp in 2024. The startup develops a full-stack solution. It handles end-of-life EV batteries. Their model covers safe collection. It includes second-life repurposing. It ensures high-purity material recovery. This transforms discarded batteries into valuable resources. It supports India's clean energy transition.
PeakAmp's technology platform is advanced. It manages collection, segregation, and recycling of lithium-ion batteries. It enables recovery of critical metals. The company claims over 99 percent efficiency. It achieves high purity for metals. Lithium, nickel, and copper are key targets. PeakAmp expands its reverse logistics network. This network traces and safely transports used batteries. Pilot projects are complete. Collaborations across the battery value chain are underway. This includes logistics, disassembly, recycling, and reuse.
These funding rounds underscore a powerful narrative. India's innovation landscape is dynamic. It is globally relevant. Deep tech, sustainable food, and circular economy solutions are flourishing. Venture capital fuels this growth. Corporate venture arms like SIG Tattva do more than invest. They build ecosystems. They create platforms for collaboration.
The 'Pilot Before Pitch' program is a model for the future. It de-risks innovation. It connects startups with industrial scale. It accelerates the adoption of new technologies. India is not just adopting global tech trends. It is creating them. This fosters a vibrant, supportive environment. Indian startups tackle complex global problems. They build scalable, impactful solutions. The nation’s tech future shines brightly. It promises significant global impact.