Defence Tech Innovation Summit 2023

Levelling Up The Innovation In Defence Sector

T-Hub, being the world’s largest innovation campus based, houses highest number of Aerospace & Defence Tech Startups in India. The objective of the Defence Tech Summit at T-Hub is to bring visionaries, subject matter experts, government officials, defence PSUs, research and academic institutions working in the defence technology field to discuss on opportunities & challenges in the A&D sector for startups and how the iDEX program is playing a critical role in spearheading innovation adoption in Armed Forces.

Defence and Aerospace

iDEX aims at creation of an ecosystem to foster innovation and technology development in Defence and Aerospace by engaging Industries including MSMEs, start-ups, individual innovators, R&D institutes & academia and provide them grants/funding and other support to carry out R&D which has good potential for future adoption for Indian defence and aerospace needs.

Program Objectives

Facilitate

Facilitate rapid development of new, indigenized, and innovative technologies for the Indian defence and aerospace sector, to meet needs for these sectors in shorter timelines

Create

Create a culture of engagement with innovative startups, to encourage co-creation for defence and aerospace sectors

Empower

Empower a culture of technology co-creation and co-innovation within the defence and aerospace sectors.

Problem Statement

Program Benefits

Grants / Funding

Grants to encourage startup innovation and entrepreneurship in the field of defence.

R&D Support

Research and Development (R&D) support is crucial for businesses, particularly startups and innovative companies in the defence, to help them invest in new technologies, products, or processes.

Collaboration opportunities

Networking & Collaboration Opportunities with various stakeholders like Corporates, Investors, Mentors, Government representatives, Startups and Ecosystem partners.

Impact Numbers

12+ Mentors
Guiding Startups

90+ Innovation Partners

100+ Corporates engaged
For commercial use-cases

100+ Banks
Partnered for Debt-funding

35+ Startups Actively Engaged

40+ Challenges Supported and Incubated

INR 42cr+ Funding
Grants raised by Startups

45+ Investors
Part of T-Hub’s Network

About IDEX

One of the first aims of India as a nation since Independence has been to achieve self – reliance in the field of defence and defence production. India is the world’s largest defence equipment importer and is expected to spend around USD 220 Billion in the coming decade to modernize its armed forces.

In the recent years, the government of India has initiated various schemes like Make In India, Startup India, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)4, etc. to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in the Indian commercial ecosystem.

This has also made increasingly evident that achieving the goal of self – sufficiency for the Indian military will require a means to incorporate innovation rapidly in the weapons procurement process.

Ministry of Defence aims to create an ecosystem which fosters innovation and encourages technology development in Defence by engaging R&D institutes, academia, industries, start- ups and even individual innovators.

Activation Partner: T-Hub

T-Hub (Technology Hub) is a premier innovation hub and ecosystem enabler based in Hyderabad, India. T-Hub leads India’s pioneering innovation ecosystem and strives to create an impact for startups, corporations, and other ecosystem stakeholders. Its mission is to enable and empower an ecosystem hungry for innovation.

Incorporated in 2015, T-Hub has provided 2000+ national and international startups access to superior technology, talent, mentors, customers, corporates, investors, government agencies, and other innovation ecosystem stakeholders.

T-Hub has elevated innovation for leading national and global corporations, transforming their business models for the better. Collaborating with innovation partners and enablers in Telangana, India and worldwide, T-Hub is building a future-ready innovation ecosystem.

FAQ s

Who should apply?

aerospace and defence startups, MSMEs and Individuals innovators

Is the accelerator virtual or in person?

The program will be delivered in a hybrid model. Some physical attendance is required to get the most from the program and maximise opportunities to meet face to face with the teams, founders and partners involved.

What Benefits do I receive?

Startups who are accepted will receive $5k in AWS credits, involvement in the intense, guided program on building your solution on cloud and getting it ready to pitch to investors and finding your first customer as well as mention in associated press releases. Startups who successfully graduate form the program will also be entered into the Alumni program and receive additional AWS credits benefits

How to I graduate from the program?

Startups who actively participate, build a working solution and complete workshops will be eligible to graduate from the program.

How can I apply?

Please see the application page here

Express Interest for the Program

Email: glossy.nayak@t-hub.co

drona.sreenivas@t-hub.co