Rodic Announces ₹200 Crore Venture Initiative for AI and Infrastructure Technology Startups
New Delhi, November 5, 2026: Rodic Consultants Pvt. Ltd. has announced a ₹200 crore corporate venture initiative to support startups, founders, researchers and academic teams developing artificial intelligence (AI), deep-tech and technology-led solutions for India's infrastructure and allied sectors.
The proposed investment pool will comprise ₹100 crore committed by Rodic and an additional ₹100 crore expected to be mobilised through co-investments from angel funds, venture capital firms, angel investors and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs).
The initiative will combine funding with access to live infrastructure projects, engineering expertise and potential opportunities to connect with public and private sector buyers. It aims to help technology developers test their solutions in real-world project environments and move them from prototypes and pilot stages towards wider deployment.
The initiative builds on Rodic's 26 years of experience in infrastructure engineering across highways, bridges, tunnels, railways, metros, urban infrastructure, water, hydropower and mining.
According to the company, startups and researchers working on technologies such as AI, computer vision, sensors, drones and robotics often face challenges in accessing live project sites, engineering expertise and opportunities to test their solutions at scale. The venture initiative seeks to address these gaps by bringing together capital, technical knowledge and industry access.
Launching the initiative, Raj Kumar, Chairman & Managing Director, Rodic Consultants Pvt. Ltd., said, “India is entering a new phase of infrastructure development, where the focus is increasingly on how intelligently infrastructure is designed, delivered, operated and maintained. Technologies such as AI, computer vision, drones, sensors and robotics have the potential to fundamentally change this process. However, innovators often need more than capital. They need access to real infrastructure problems, project sites, engineering expertise, data and potential users. Through this ₹100 crore commitment, we want to bring these elements together and create an environment where technology can be tested against real-world infrastructure challenges and developed for deployment at scale.”
The initiative will focus on technologies that can support the planning, design, construction, monitoring and maintenance of physical infrastructure. Priority areas include AI and machine learning, physical AI, drones, computer vision, sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics and autonomous systems, digital twins, geospatial technologies, AI tools for engineers, advanced materials and climate-tech solutions.
Its sector coverage will include roads and highways, bridges and tunnels, metro and railways, power and energy, healthcare infrastructure, mining, agriculture, water and climate-related sectors. Startups at different stages of development, along with academic and research teams working on technologies applicable to infrastructure and physical assets, will be eligible to participate.
Beyond financial investment, selected innovators will have opportunities to work with Rodic's engineers and domain specialists, test their solutions in relevant project environments and understand implementation and procurement requirements. The company also plans to collaborate with universities and research institutions to support the translation of applied research into deployable technologies.
The initiative will operate under a governance framework for evaluating investment proposals. Startups interested in participating can submit their pitches to connect@rodicinfra.ai for consideration.
Rodic aims to support the adoption of AI-enabled infrastructure design, predictive maintenance, real-time asset monitoring, safer project execution and solutions that contribute to more resilient and sustainable infrastructure.
As part of its efforts to bring together stakeholders from the sector, the company will also host the Rodic InfraAI Conclave 2027 on January 22, 2027. The event will bring together government representatives, industry participants, investors and innovators to discuss the role of AI and technology in India's infrastructure development.
