<h1>Industry forum launches program to support 100 deeptech startups, connecting founders, investors, academia and policymakers to shape policy</h1> An industry forum launched a program to identify and support 100 domestic deeptech startups at a national entrepreneurship conference, aiming to connect founders, investors, academia and policymakers to co-create enabling policy for semiconductors, quantum, space, AI, advanced manufacturing, defence and green hydrogen. A government technology ministry signalled support and said the effort aligns with national R&D initiatives. The program will convene consultations and sectoral roundtables to surface regulatory bottlenecks, talent gaps and policy enablers; a tech policy firm will draft the resulting blueprint and follow-up consultations are planned at an upcoming tech event.