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National AI Policy 2026–2030 — what founders need to know

The draft policy framework defines compute, data, and procurement priorities founders should design around.

startups.bd Editorial · May 10, 2026

Context

Draft V1.1 of the National AI Policy 2026–2030 outlines compute infrastructure, data sharing, talent, and government-procurement priorities. It is the first formal long-horizon AI roadmap from the state.

What it means

Founders building in regulated verticals — healthtech, fintech, govtech — should map their roadmap to the policy's procurement signals. Funds raising AI vehicles should expect LP questions about policy alignment.