Deep Tech Gateway India – Softlanding Programme 2026

Deep Tech Gateway India – Softlanding Programme 2026 is a one-week international entrepreneurship immersion for deep-tech product researchers and start-up founders from Germany. Participants visit high-technology labs, deep-tech incubators and take part in thematic workshops and networking events, including participation in the Bengaluru Tech Summit. The programme focuses on biotechnology and mobility-related deep-tech innovations and facilitates research collaboration, market entry and technology transfer pathways.

Curated programme tailored to participants' deep-tech focus, visits to research institutions and incubators, workshops and panel discussions, networking with experts and VCs, opportunities for market entry and technology transfer, participation in Bengaluru Tech Summit, covered travel, visa, accommodation and meals.

PhD (ongoing or completed) and postdocs (PhD not older than four years) working on deep-tech products (TRL 3-6) affiliated with a German university or research institution; founding members of deep-tech start-ups (TRL 3-6) with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (preferably a Master’s) affiliated with a German university or research institution. Applicants of Indian origin must have spent at least two years in a study or research programme in Germany.

Apply via the DWIH New Delhi call for applications page (applications close on 10 September 2026).