IIT Madras launches first US deep-tech hub in Silicon Valley

IIT Madras has opened its first international research and innovation center in Menlo Park, California, to bridge India’s deep-tech startups with global venture capital. Backed by a $7.5 million investment, the facility focuses on AI, semiconductors, and robotics commercialization. With a second US East Coast center planned, the move signals India's shift toward global IP creation.