
Eligibility Criteria
The platform is open to current students, recent graduates and dropouts (<3 years since graduation, i.e. 2022 or afterwards) building innovative solutions in frontier technology domains can apply.
This platform is ONLY for startups building in DeepTech & FrontierTech, including but not limited to sectors such as:
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AI/ML, IoT, Big Data & Generative AI
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Robotics
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Quantum Computing, Semiconductors
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CleanTech (including Decarbonization, Urban Mobility, etc.)
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Biotechnology & Life Sciences
Partners
Benefits to all Participants
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Top 5 winners will be accelerated to Campus Fund Investment Committee for an investment of up to $500,000
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Google Cloud credits up to $200,000 USD (up to $350,000 USD for AI startups) via the Google for Startups Cloud Program, subject to Google Cloud's eligibility criteria
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Exclusive offers in the forms of training, technical and business support, Google-wide discounts and perks, and access to other AI & Web3 benefits (valued up to $400,000)
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Incubation opportunities for select startups at Google for Startups Accelerator and Deshpande Startups
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Access to industry partners' specialized workshops and masterclasses:
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Generative AI masterclass
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Capital raising strategies for DeepTech startups
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Pre & Post-Fundraise Help – MVP development and Scaling from 0-1 and 1-10
Process
1. Applications
The application window will be open from January 15th to February 28th.
2. Workshops
All applicants will be invited to Online Workshops with Experts and Founders, that will be focused on best practices and sector deep-dives.
Ex. Gen AI Masterclass, When and how to raise capital for deeptech startups
Partners
5. FutureX Demo Day
The Top 10 shortlisted start-ups will get a chance to present to the FutureX Panel of Industry Leaders at Google's Bengaluru office on 30th May 2025. The Winner and Runner-Up from each Regional will be provided with an opportunity to receive valuable feedback from the panel, and the industry leaders will finally decide the country’s leading DeepTech advancement innovated by students from university campuses.
A panel comprising of noteworthy Professors, Investors, Industry Experts and the Leadership team of Google will take part in both the Regionals and the Demo Day.


Don't miss this opportunity to be part of India's next wave of technological innovation.
Join us in shaping the future of frontier technologies and potentially secure significant investment to accelerate your startup journey.
3. Elevator Pitches
Upon submitting the applications, startups will go through a deck review, and basis that, through 3 different rounds of elimination, their product and business model will be evaluated.
Starting with their Elevator Pitch!
4. Regionals
The top 25 startups will compete in the Regionals, conducted across 5 zones, in the top technological institutions in India.
