The Economic Times Soonicorns Summit 2025 is set to take place in Bengaluru on August 22, bringing together the largest congregation of soonicorns—startups anticipated to achieve unicorn status—with a sharp focus on artificial intelligence and deep tech. The event aims to explore how Indian startups are leveraging artificial intelligence to scale from research-driven origins to robust revenue models. This fourth edition follows a landmark 2024 event celebrated for its industry-defining conversations, expanding this year to dissect artificial intelligence-led disruption in fintech, edtech, healthtech, and consumer tech, as well as addressing funding flows and sustainable growth strategies.
With exponential growth projected for artificial intelligence startups in India, the summit aligns with a surge in generative artificial intelligence, SaaS verticals, and deep tech R&D, underscored by multi-billion rupee startup funding and the emergence of new unicorns. Three dedicated mainstage tracks—artificial intelligence and deep tech dominance, pilot-to-product-market fit, and leadership lessons—anchor the summit along with exclusive closed-door roundtables. Attendees will gain front-row access to insights on scaling artificial intelligence infrastructure, go-to-market strategies, talent development, and navigating challenges related to intellectual property, compliance, and ethical deployment.
The summit’s agenda delves into critical questions facing India’s burgeoning artificial intelligence ecosystem, including the strategies needed for global competitiveness, trends in artificial intelligence funding, and the readiness of Indian soonicorns to achieve global prominence akin to ChatGPT or DeepSeek. Fireside sessions promise candid discussions on founder psychology, obstacles, and ethical quandaries, highlighting the diverse mindsets shaping the country’s top tech entrepreneurs. This year, regional editions will expand to Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra, and Telangana, emphasizing India’s multi-city innovation boom. As artificial intelligence cements its status as the startup economy’s engine, the Soonicorns Summit 2025 is poised to be a pivotal platform for founders, investors, and policy leaders—offering not just trendspotting, but actionable frameworks for scaling Indian deep tech globally.
