Defence Technology
Defence spotlights India's march towards self-reliance (आत्मनिर्भरता) in strategic technologies — from indigenous platforms, sub-systems, and critical components to dual-use innovations with strong commercial spillover. Guided by Atmanirbhar Bharat, the theme backs ventures that indigenise critical technologies, broaden the domestic defence industrial base, and take Indian defence innovation to the world. TRL 3 to 9 solutions that strengthen national security, shorten strategic supply chains, and demonstrate export potential are encouraged.
Representative Focus AreaS
Indigenous platform, COTS, and sub-system developers
Critical components, defence-grade materials, and precision engineering ventures
Secure and resilient communication, networking, and navigation systems
Cybersecurity and information security solutions
Unmanned and autonomous systems (aerial, land, and water)
Surveillance, reconnaissance, sensing, and electronic warfare system developers
Simulation, testing, training, and certification infrastructure for defence applications
Dual-use technologies with civilian applications and defence export readiness
BI 2026 Cohort
