Startup Mahakumbh 2025: India’s Space & Defence Boom—Meet the Next Billion-Dollar Startups

Industry Leaders in B2B, Precision Manufacturing, SpaceTech, and Defence Propel India’s Global Dominance at Startup Mahakumbh 2025

🚀 Unleashing India’s Deep-Tech Revolution | April 3-5, 2025 | Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

📢 Key Highlights:
✅ IN-SPACe unveils India’s roadmap for SpaceTech dominance, fueling private sector growth.
✅ Meet 30+ cutting-edge SpaceTech startups revolutionizing the upstream and downstream ecosystem.
✅ Precision Manufacturing innovations redefine industrial efficiency, scalability, and resilience.
✅ Explore India’s booming DefenceTech landscape, featuring AI-driven surveillance, autonomous warfare, and next-gen security solutions.


Startup Mahakumbh 2025, the world’s largest innovation showcase, is set to host top 30 game-changing Space startups at its B2B, Precision Manufacturing, Defence & SpaceTech Pavilion. Themed ‘Transforming Defence & Space Tech: Fostering Innovation For Global Leadership’, this exhibition underscores India’s advances in deep-tech and indigenous technology.

With 3,000+ startups, 1,000+ investors, and 10,000+ delegates from 50+ countries, Startup Mahakumbh 2025 is shaping the future of India’s entrepreneurial landscape.


The B2B & Precision Manufacturing, Defence & SpaceTech Pavilion (Hall No.14)

🚀 India’s Deep-Tech Revolution: This pavilion positions India as a global innovation leader in Defence, Space, and Precision Manufacturing.
🔹 Precision Manufacturing Hub: Showcasing startups advancing 3D printing, robotics, and smart factories to drive sustainable and scalable industrial production.
🔹 Defence & Space Tech Frontiers: Featuring pioneers in cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and combat tech, with many securing key Government of India contracts.
🔹 Meet IN-SPACe & Industry Titans: Engage with private SpaceTech startups, L&T, DRDO, and iDEX—shaping India’s Defence & Space future.


iDEX: Pioneering India’s Defence Innovations

iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence)—launched in 2018—accelerates defence technology by engaging startups in initiatives like:
Defence India Startup Challenge (DISC)
Thematic Open Challenges & ADITI Challenge

Private sector leaders like L&T, India’s largest private defence manufacturer, are strategically investing in startups, integrating next-gen tech into their advanced manufacturing ecosystems. Meanwhile, DRDO continues to empower India’s armed forces with missiles, aircraft, and autonomous systems, fostering self-reliance in defence innovation.


🚀 Meet India’s Game-Changing SpaceTech Startups

🔹 Agnikul Cosmos – Pioneering India’s first 3D-printed rocket with Agnibaan and a private launchpad at Sriharikota.
🔹 ARMS4AI – Revolutionizing AI-powered geospatial solutions for strategic defence applications.
🔹 Astrome – Transforming satellite broadband with E-band wireless technology for high-speed internet.
🔹 Dhruva Space – A National Award-winning company offering full-stack space solutions and completing 8 successful missions in 24 months.
🔹 Digantara – Specializing in Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and space traffic management, with global expansion in the USA.
🔹 GalaxEyeBuilding the world’s first multi-sensor imaging satellite for geospatial intelligence.
🔹 HySpace Technologies – Enabling real-time satellite sensing and computing for industries.
🔹 SatSure – Using AI, big data, and satellite analytics to power decision-making in agriculture, infrastructure, and climate action.
🔹 Space Kidz India – Empowering students to build satellites, including KalamSAT & AzaadiSAT, with global collaborations.
🔹 Suhora – An AI-driven geospatial intelligence startup revolutionizing Earth observation analytics.


🔴 Why You Should Visit the Pavilion

🔹 Unlock private-sector growth with IN-SPACe’s insights on India’s SpaceTech roadmap.
🔹 Meet 30+ trailblazing SpaceTech startups revolutionizing global space exploration.
🔹 Discover cutting-edge Precision Manufacturing innovations enhancing industrial scalability.
🔹 Explore India’s booming DefenceTech ecosystem, featuring AI-driven surveillance & next-gen security tech.


🌟 Meet Industry Experts & Thought Leaders

This elite pavilion features top decision-makers shaping India’s B2B, Defence, and SpaceTech industries:
🛡️ Dr. Vinod Kumar – Director, Promotion Directorate, IN-SPACe
🛰️ Sanjay Nekkanti – CEO & Co-founder, Dhruva Space
💡 Anurag Ramdasan – Chief of Staff, Accel
📈 Vidhya Ananthakrishnan – Chief of Staff (Investments Team), Accel
📊 Rohit Batra – Managing Partner, Evolvence India, Evolvence Capital
🏗️ Vishal Chaudhary – Co-Founder, Zetwerk
🛠️ Rajanikanth Balaraman – Co-founder, Chief Technology & Growth Officer, UniMech


🚀 India’s Defence & Space Tech Boom: The Numbers Speak

📈 ₹21,083 crore in Defence exports (FY24) – a 30x increase in a decade.
🌍 Exporting to 100+ countries, solidifying India’s global defence leadership.
🚀 India’s $8.4 billion Space economy projected to hit $44 billion by 2033 at a CAGR of 16%.


📅 How to Attend Startup Mahakumbh 2025

📍 Dates: April 3-5, 2025
📍 Location: Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
📍 Registration: Visit the official Startup Mahakumbh website to secure your spot.

Don’t miss this historic event where India’s deep-tech future takes flight! 🚀

For media inquiries and more details, contact the Startup Mahakumbh PR team or visit the official website.

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