Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin stated that the Dravidian model of governance uses technology for social uplift, shifting the state's focus from IT services to high-tech development and innovation. At UmagineTN 2026, the state launched its Deep Tech Startup Policy and signed MoUs totaling over ₹10,000 crore for investments in areas like AI and advanced global capability centers. Initiatives like StartupTN and emerging sector seed funds were also highlighted.