New Delhi, May 2026: AI innovation: NASSCOM’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) is increasingly positioning itself as a key driver of India’s digital innovation ecosystem by shifting its focus toward real-world deployment of emerging technologies, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and deep-tech domains. In its latest approach, the CoE is moving beyond conventional incubation models and prioritising measurable impact by enabling startups to test and implement their solutions in live industry and government environments. This deployment-first strategy is helping validate innovations at scale while ensuring practical applicability across sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, and public services.
The platform continues to function as a neutral and collaborative ecosystem, bringing together startups, enterprises, academia, and policymakers, while maintaining an unbiased and impact-driven startup selection process. Another significant development is its emphasis on outcome-based evaluation, where success is measured through real-world implementation rather than the number of startups supported.
Looking ahead, the CoE plans to expand its footprint by establishing more AI and deep-tech centres across India, with a strong focus on Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities to democratise access to advanced technologies and strengthen regional innovation clusters. These latest developments underline a broader shift in India’s innovation landscape, where the emphasis is now on scalable deployment and tangible outcomes, positioning the NASSCOM CoE as a critical catalyst in advancing AI-led innovation across the country.
