Rodic Announces ₹200 Crore Venture Initiative to Accelerate AI and Deep-Tech Innovation in Infrastructure

Key Highlights:

• Rodic Consultants has announced a ₹200 crore venture initiative, including a direct commitment of ₹100 crore and an additional ₹100 crore expected through co-investments from VC firms, angel investors, funds, and UHNIs.
• The initiative aims to support startups, researchers, founders, and academic teams developing AI, deep-tech, and technology-led solutions for infrastructure and allied industries.
• Selected innovators will gain access not only to capital but also to live project environments, engineering expertise, testing opportunities, and potential pathways to public and private sector adoption.
• Focus areas include AI, machine learning, physical AI, drones, robotics, digital twins, geospatial technologies, sensors, IoT, climate-tech, advanced materials, and engineering technology solutions.
• The platform seeks to bridge the gap between technology innovation and real-world deployment by enabling startups to validate and scale solutions within active infrastructure projects.
• Rodic will also host the Rodic InfraAI Conclave 2027 on January 22, 2027, bringing together government stakeholders, investors, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss the future of AI-driven infrastructure development.

New Delhi, November 5, 2026
Rodic Consultants Pvt. Ltd. has announced a ₹200 crore corporate venture initiative designed to support startups, entrepreneurs, researchers, and academic teams building Artificial Intelligence (AI), deep-tech, and advanced technology solutions for India’s infrastructure ecosystem.

The investment pool will comprise ₹100 crore directly committed by Rodic, alongside an additional ₹100 crore expected to be mobilised through co-investments from venture capital firms, angel funds, angel investors, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs).

The initiative aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem for infrastructure technology by providing not only funding but also access to real-world deployment opportunities.

Bridging the Infrastructure Innovation Gap
Rodic believes that while emerging technologies such as AI, computer vision, sensors, drones, robotics, and digital twins are advancing rapidly, many innovators struggle to access live project environments, industry expertise, and large-scale testing opportunities.

The new platform seeks to address this challenge by combining:

• Investment capital
• Infrastructure domain expertise
• Active project environments
• Technical mentorship
• Industry partnerships
• Market access opportunities

Through this integrated approach, startups will have opportunities to move beyond pilot projects and accelerate commercial deployment.

Building on More Than Two Decades of Infrastructure Experience
The initiative leverages Rodic’s 26 years of experience across infrastructure sectors including:

• Roads and highways
• Bridges and tunnels
• Railways and metro systems
• Urban infrastructure
• Water infrastructure
• Hydropower
• Mining

The company plans to utilise this experience to support the development, testing, refinement, and scaling of innovative technologies for the infrastructure sector.

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.”

He added: “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.”

Commenting on the vision behind the initiative, he further said: “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.”

Priority Technology Areas
The initiative will focus on technologies capable of transforming how physical infrastructure is planned, built, operated, and maintained.

Key areas of interest include:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Physical AI
• Robotics and Autonomous Systems
• Drones
• Computer Vision
• Sensors and Internet of Things (IoT)
• Digital Twins
• Geospatial Technologies
• AI Tools for Engineers
• Advanced Materials
• Climate-Tech Solutions

Multiple Sectors to Benefit
Rodic plans to support innovations across a broad range of sectors, including:

• Roads and Highways
• Bridges and Tunnels
• Metro and Railway Systems
• Power and Energy
• Healthcare Infrastructure
• Mining
• Agriculture
• Water Management
• Climate and Sustainability Solutions
• Allied Infrastructure Segments

The programme will be open to startups at various stages of development as well as research institutions and academic teams working on deployable technologies.

Beyond Capital: Access to Real Infrastructure Projects
A key differentiator of the initiative is its emphasis on practical deployment opportunities.

Selected innovators may receive support through:

• Access to infrastructure projects
• Interaction with Rodic engineers and specialists
• Technology validation opportunities
• Product refinement support
• Understanding procurement and implementation processes
• Exposure to potential customers and infrastructure stakeholders

The company also plans to collaborate with universities and research institutions to help convert applied research into commercially viable solutions.

Governance and Startup Participation
The venture programme will operate under a structured governance framework designed to evaluate and support innovation opportunities.

Startups and innovators interested in participating can submit proposals and technology pitches for evaluation as part of the investment programme.

Supporting the Future of AI-Driven Infrastructure
Through this initiative, Rodic aims to contribute to the growing adoption of:

• AI-enabled infrastructure design
• Predictive maintenance systems
• Real-time asset monitoring
• Safer project execution environments
• Sustainable infrastructure solutions
• Technology-driven operational efficiency

The company believes these innovations will play a critical role in building resilient, efficient, and future-ready infrastructure across India.

Rodic InfraAI Conclave 2027
As part of its broader technology and innovation strategy, Rodic will host the Rodic InfraAI Conclave 2027 on January 22, 2027.

The event will bring together:

• Government representatives
• Infrastructure developers
• Technology innovators
• Startup founders
• Investors
• Industry leaders

to discuss how AI and emerging technologies can transform India’s infrastructure ecosystem.

About Rodic Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
Rodic Consultants Pvt. Ltd. is an infrastructure engineering and consultancy company with more than two decades of experience across transportation, urban infrastructure, water, energy, mining, and development projects.

The company provides engineering, consultancy, and project-management services and has contributed to major infrastructure initiatives across India and international markets.