At #NasscomDeeptechConfluence2026: Agri & Water Tech, Hemendra Mathur, Co-founder, ThinkAg, emphasized the growing importance of bringing Deeptech innovation into agriculture to address some of the sector’s most complex challenges. With over a decade of experience in the agritech ecosystem, he noted that while the intersection of Deeptech and agriculture holds immense potential, there is still a need for more entrepreneurs building at this frontier. He also highlighted the importance of ecosystem platforms that can connect founders with industry, capital, and market opportunities, helping innovative solutions move from development to deployment. Watch the video for more insights. @nasscom @nasscomdeeptech @cunomial @ShaliniDewan @mayankkumar_17 @earthfokus @fishyfarmers @LeherIndia @soilsens @RootsKart12039 @_scanxt #NasscomDeeptech #NasscomDeeptechConfluence2026 #NasscomAccelerate #DeepTechClubAccelerate

At #NasscomDeeptechConfluence2026: Agri and Water Tech, Shriya Vij, Associate Vice President, @sat_sure , spoke about the value of bringing together stakeholders from across startups, policy, research, academia, legal, and industry ecosystems to accelerate Deeptech innovation. Drawing from SatSure’s experience in applying satellite intelligence, geospatial analytics, and AI to real world challenges, she highlighted how diverse perspectives often lead to unexpected opportunities for collaboration, problem solving, and market expansion. She also noted that platforms like Nasscom Deeptech play an important role in creating these connections and enabling meaningful exchanges across sectors and geographies. Watch the video for more insights. @nasscom @nasscomdeeptech @cunomial @ShaliniDewan @mayankkumar_17 @earthfokus @fishyfarmers @LeherIndia @soilsens @RootsKart12039 @_scanxt #NasscomDeeptech #DeeptechConfluence2026 #NasscomAccelerate #DeepTechClubAccelerate

At #NasscomDeeptechConfluence2026: Agri & Water Tech, @himjosh83, Program Director, @NITIAayog , highlighted the growing sophistication of India’s Agri and Water Tech ecosystem, noting how startups are increasingly moving beyond conventional solutions to address larger challenges through technology. Reflecting on insights from international innovation programs and startup exchanges, he emphasized the value of founder-to-founder learning, ecosystem support, and collaborative platforms that help startups scale faster. As emerging technologies gain traction across agriculture and water, enabling knowledge sharing and reducing ecosystem silos will be critical to accelerating sustainable growth. Watch the video for more insights. @nasscom @nasscomdeeptech @cunomial @ShaliniDewan @mayankkumar_17 @earthfokus @fishyfarmers @LeherIndia @soilsens @RootsKart12039 @_scanxt #NasscomDeeptech #NasscomDeeptechConfluence2026 #NasscomAccelerate #DeepTechClubAccelerate

With new connections forged and innovative ideas exchanged, #NasscomDeeptechConfluence2026: Agri & Water Tech comes to an end! Bringing together 80 delegates from across government, industry, research institutions, investors, FPOs, and the startup ecosystem, the Confluence focused on a critical question: how can Deeptech accelerate progress in agriculture, water security, and climate resilience? Across the day, conversations highlighted the need for stronger commercialization pathways, faster validation mechanisms, greater industry adoption, supportive policy frameworks, and deeper collaboration across the ecosystem to help innovations scale beyond pilots. The spotlight was also on 11 startups from the Nasscom Deeptech Club Accelerate cohort. IntelloLabs demonstrated AI powered quality grading for agricultural supply chains, Sustainable Water Technologies showcased nature based water rejuvenation systems, @DtownLimited highlighted autonomous robotics for agriculture, and Biowall Agrihealth presented decentralized bio fermentation for soil health. @Cluix_in shared its portable water quality analytics platform, while Suspack Technologies focused on sustainable packaging innovations. @BarifloL explored AI driven water intelligence, Visron demonstrated computer vision powered monitoring and analytics, RangerAg Services (@agrisciencetest) showcased technology enabled farm intelligence, @ScaNxt Scientific Technologies presented advanced sensing solutions, and Matolutions highlighted sustainability focused advanced materials. The discussions reinforced a shared belief- India has the innovation needed to address some of its biggest agriculture and water challenges. The opportunity now lies in accelerating adoption, enabling scale, and creating pathways for lasting impact. Until our next Deeptech Confluence edition! @nasscom @nasscomdeeptech @cunomial @ShaliniDewan @mayankkumar_17 @earthfokus @fishyfarmers @LeherIndia @soilsens @RootsKart12039 @_scanxt #NasscomDeeptechConfluence2026 #NasscomDeeptech #NasscomAccelerate #DeepTechClubAccelerate

#NasscomDeeptechConfluence2026: Can space technology help solve some of agriculture’s biggest data challenges? At the fireside chat, Building Category Leadership in Agritech: Lessons from Commercialisation Shriya Vij, Associate Vice President, @sat_sure , in conversation with Hemendra Mathur, Co-founder, @ag_think, explored how satellite intelligence, geospatial analytics, and AI are helping drive better decision making across the agricultural value chain. The discussion highlighted how satellite data is being used to address critical challenges around crop monitoring, financial inclusion, risk assessment, and farm level visibility. By combining remote sensing with AI models and ground validation, SatSure has helped financial institutions improve processing timelines, portfolio quality, and farmer access to credit. The conversation also examined the importance of moving beyond data collection to delivering measurable outcomes for end users. From supporting banks and insurers to enabling government led crop monitoring initiatives, the focus remains on translating technology into tangible impact. As India’s Space Tech ecosystem continues to expand, the session showcased how frontier technologies developed for space are finding powerful applications on the ground, helping build a more data driven and resilient agricultural ecosystem. @nasscom @nasscomdeeptech @cunomial @ShaliniDewan @mayankkumar_17 @earthfokus @fishyfarmers @LeherIndia @soilsens @RootsKart12039 @_scanxt #NasscomDeeptech #NasscomAccelerate #DeepTechClubAccelerate

#NasscomDeeptechConfluence2026: How do we bridge the gap between innovation and adoption in agriculture and water? At the panel discussion, The Scale Problem: Deploying Agritech & Watertech in Real Markets, moderated by Shreya Sharma, Director & Head, @nasscomdeeptech , ecosystem leaders explored why scaling remains one of the biggest challenges for startups in these sectors. @himjosh83, Program Director, @NITIAayog, shared perspectives on government-backed programs, international collaborations, and the role of procurement in accelerating adoption. Aatif Jamal, CEO, @PusaKrishi, highlighted the need for faster validation pathways and stronger coordination across regulatory bodies to help promising solutions reach the market sooner.Subhadeep Sanyal, Partner, 100x100, emphasized that successful ventures are built around real problems, clear commercial engines, and sustainable revenue models. The discussion also examined the challenges of fragmented regulations, lengthy certification processes, and the need for startups to focus on market realities from day one. Solving India’s agriculture and water challenges will require, alongside breakthrough technologies, an ecosystem designed to help those innovations reach the market faster and at scale. @nasscom @nasscomdeeptech @cunomial @ShaliniDewan @mayankkumar_17 @earthfokus @fishyfarmers @LeherIndia @soilsens @RootsKart12039 @_scanxt #NasscomDeeptech #NasscomAccelerate #DeepTechClubAccelerate

What does it take to turn a nation from a food importer into a global agricultural powerhouse? At the Keynote Address of Nasscom Deeptech Confluence 2026: Agri & Water Tech, Ajai Rana, Founder & CEO, Savannah Seeds Pvt Ltd, discussed how technology driven advances in seeds have shaped India’s agricultural journey, from the Green Revolution to hybrid corn and BT cotton. Drawing on decades of experience in the seed industry, he highlighted how scientific innovation, coupled with farmer-centric adoption, has repeatedly improved productivity and strengthened food security. Looking ahead, he pointed to the next frontier for agriculture technologies that can help farmers do more with fewer resources. From direct seeded rice to precision farming and mechanization, the opportunity is significant for Deeptech innovators building solutions for productivity, water efficiency, and climate resilience. The future of agriculture will be shaped not by a single breakthrough, but by technologies that can scale across millions of farms. @nasscom @nasscomdeeptech @ShaliniDewan @mayankkumar_17 @AA_speaks #NasscomDeeptech #NasscomDeeptechConfluence2026 #AgriTech #ClimateResilience #NasscomAccelerate #DeepTechClubAccelerate

What will it take to solve India’s agriculture and water challenges at scale? Shreya, Director & Head, Nasscom Deeptech, set the context for the day at the #NasscomDeeptechConfluence Agri & Water Tech, spotlighting the urgent challenges facing India’s agriculture and water sectors and the role of Deeptech in addressing them. “About 600 million Indians actually experience high to extreme water stress, about 70% of the water is contaminated, and by 2030 our projected demand is expected to get double”, she noted, emphasizing the need for innovation driven solutions that can improve water security, restore soil health, and enhance agricultural productivity at scale. She emphasized the importance of building stronger connections between innovators, industry stakeholders, policymakers, and investors to ensure that promising technologies can move beyond pilots and achieve meaningful scale. The session also brought focus to the ecosystem priorities needed to accelerate innovation, from validation infrastructure and patient capital to procurement pathways and industry adoption. Attention was called on how emerging technologies, including AI, IoT, advanced sensing, and data-driven decision-making tools, are creating new opportunities to improve resource efficiency and resilience across the agriculture and water sectors. @nasscom @nasscomdeeptech @ShaliniDewan @mayankkumar_17 @iitrpr @AA_speaks #NasscomDeeptech #NasscomDeeptechConfluence2026 #AgriTech #WaterTech #NasscomAccelerate #DeepTechClubAccelerate