The defence and aerospace sector currently depends on startups, which serve as key technological drivers and protect national security while enabling countries to maintain their strategic independence. The startups work at the intersection of advanced engineering, deep scientific research, and industry-oriented development to create new methods for building, testing, and deploying defence systems and space access technologies. Startups have begun to provide significant contributions to sectors that were previously controlled by public sector entities and multinational companies because of increased government spending on domestic production, defense, space operations, and new procurement policies.
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Srinath Ravichandran, Co-Founder & CEO
Agnikul Cosmos
An aerospace and defence company specializing in the design and development of small satellite launch vehicles, the company offers cost-effective and customizable rocket solutions
Avinash Chenreddy, Co-Founder & CTO
Constelli
Specializing in the design and development of next-generation Smart & Strategic Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) and Signal Processing systems, the company provides turnkey solutions
Manu J Nair, Co-Founder & CEO
Ethereal Exploration Guild
A future-focused aerospace and defence innovator building nextgeneration launch and propulsion infrastructure to strengthen India’s space and national security capabilities
Suhas Tejaskanda, CEO
Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace
Specializes in AI-driven, highly indigenized UAVs and high-altitude munitions, including an indigenous military-grade bomber drone, focused on enhancing national security with unmanned aerial solutions
Garv Garg, Founder & CEO
Garg Defence and Aerospace
A DIPP-recognized startup focused on designing and manufacturing advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and stealth drones for military, security, and surveillance applications
Ramakrishna Kattimani, Managing Director
Inovit Solutions
Provides quality engineering services, including 5-axis CNC machining, complex tooling, jigs, fixtures, and structural components for aircraft and defense applications
Deepak Bhardwaj, Co-Founder & Director
IoTechWorld Avigation
The company specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of precision agri-spray drones, offering 3-in-1 capabilities for spraying, broadcasting, and crop health monitoring
Vivek Mishra, Co-Founder & CEO
Raphe Mphibr
A high-tech aerospace startup that designs and manufactures end-toend, indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) solutions for the Indian defense and commercial sectors
Apurwa Masook, Founder & CEO
Spacefields
The company designs and manufactures turnkey, custom solid-fuel systems, including innovative aerospike engines for UAVs, missiles, and space applications, aimed at reducing reliance on imports
Vikram Singh, Founder & CEO
Techeagle
Provides cutting-edge solutions in propulsion systems, launch vehicles, and space infrastructure, enabling startups and industry leaders to accelerate research, development, and scaling
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