Uttar Pradesh Unveils Vision to Become India’s Deep-Tech Capital

¨     Uttar Pradesh government presented a vision to make the state India’s Deep-Tech Capital.

¨     The initiative is linked with the goal “Innovate in UP, Scale for the World”.

¨     The plan is aligned with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

¨     Deep-tech refers to technologies based on advanced scientific research and engineering.

¨     Such technologies involve long development cycles and high levels of innovation.

¨     Artificial Intelligence has been identified as a priority sector.

¨     Quantum computing is another major focus area under the initiative.

¨     Special emphasis will be placed on drone technology development.

¨     Green hydrogen research and industrial applications will be promoted.

¨     Cybersecurity has been identified as a key technology sector.

¨     Medical technology will also form an important component of the deep-tech mission.

¨     The government aims to bring research institutions, startups, and industries onto a common platform.

¨ Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur has been identified as a major centre for technological development.

¨     The Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology at IIT Kanpur is developing med-tech solutions.

¨     The institution is expected to begin operations in November 2026.

¨     Research activities will be carried out at IIT Kanpur.

¨     Industrial scaling and technology deployment will be managed from Noida.

¨     A “UP Deep-Tech Hub” is planned to be established in Noida.

¨     The state government is establishing a “Cyber Security Technology Translation Research Park”.

¨     Such research parks support technology transfer and prototype development.

¨     The park will encourage collaboration between industries and research institutions.

¨     It will promote the commercial application of cybersecurity technologies.

¨     Uttar Pradesh also plans to establish a Centre of Excellence for Green Hydrogen.

¨ The centre will work on production, storage, and safety standards related to green hydrogen.

¨     Industrial applications of green hydrogen technology will also be developed.

¨     Discussions were held on establishing a special institutional centre for scientific testing of Ayurvedic medicines.

¨     Clinical validation will be used to scientifically evaluate Ayurvedic treatments.

¨     The initiative aims to provide global recognition to Ayurvedic therapies.