Bengaluru Tech Summit wraps up with Rs 400-crore boost for deep-tech startups

The three-day Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 concluded on Thursday, with organisers announcing that government agencies and venture capital firms had disbursed up to Rs 400 crore to deep-tech startups at the Future Makers Conclave, the summit’s flagship event.

According to the organisers, the summit drew 20,680 delegates from 57 countries who attended various conferences. More than 46,389 business visitors were also present, taking the total attendance to about 92,500.

The event featured over 630 speakers who participated as panellists and moderators across 100 live sessions on AI, deep tech, biotech, aerospace, start-ups and other sectors.

Around 1,015 exhibitors showcased their products and solutions during the summit.

The organisers said the summit also hosted 146 curated cross-pitches by start-ups to 36 investors, with another 162 pitches scheduled next week under the BTS banner.

A total of 107 mentor-mentee sessions were also held during the event, they added.