Space Technology
The Space theme accelerates deep-tech innovations, academic research, and intellectual property developed by Indian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and startups. This track spotlights market-ready, scalable solutions across satellite engineering, launch vehicles, propulsion, space situational intelligence, Inspace Manufacturing & assemble, Inspace applications, and dual-use aerospace applications.
Ventures with Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 3 to 9 that strengthen India's self-reliance (आत्मनिर्भरता) and expand global commercial footprint shall participate.
Representative Focus AreaS
Small Satellites & Constellations: Design, payload miniaturization, sub-systems, and modular satellite manufacturing
Propulsion & Launch Systems: Next-generation launch vehicle technologies, green propellants, and micro-propulsion systems.
Space Applications & Analytics: Downstream Earth observation (EO), remote sensing, geospatial intelligence, secure satellite communication, and navigation systems.
Space Situational Awareness (SSA) & Ground Architecture: Ground station networks, orbital debris monitoring, tracking analytics, and deep-space telemetry.
ISM, ISA and Inspace Applications
Simulation, Testing & Assembly: Space qualification environments, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulators, digital twins, and test bench solutions.
Autonomous & Robotic Systems: Unmanned space systems, in-orbit servicing, robotics, and edge computing for space exploration.
BI 2026 Cohort
