Deep-tech: Patient, but not unquestioning capital

India needs to stop evaluating deep-tech startups like conventional businesses. The government launched a ₹1-lakh-crore scheme to finance high-risk innovation over six years. While deep-tech needs patient capital, it cannot become unquestioning capital. Experts said, "Deep-tech needs patient capital. But patient capital cannot become unquestioning capital." Governance remains essential here.