India is producing world-class deep tech innovations, backed by strong science and exceptional research talent. Yet, only a few of these ideas scale into globally credible companies.
In this episode of Digital Dialogues powered by CXO Digital Pulse, Dr. Sunil Shekhawat, Founder & CEO of Sanchi Connect and a key contributor to India’s deep tech startup ecosystem under NASSCOM, shares deep, practical insights from over a decade of working with researchers, founders, incubators, and policymakers.
Key highlights from the conversation:
- Why deep tech start-ups struggle after technical validation
- The shift from researcher to founder
- Bridging the gap between lab success and market adoption
- Building the right team, business acumen, and execution muscle
- Using grants and ecosystem support without becoming dependent
- How visibility, relationships, and credibility drive global scale
Drawing on over a decade of experience, Dr. Shekhawat shares practical insights for founders aiming to turn breakthrough innovation into scalable global enterprises.
If you’re a deep tech founder, researcher, investor, or ecosystem enabler, this episode offers a valuable perspective on innovation, execution, and scale.
