Startup Mahakumbh 2025, World’s biggest showcase of innovation is all set to host the top 30 game changing Space start-ups in its B2B, Precision Manufacturing, Defence & Space Tech. The pavilion with the theme of ‘Transforming Defence & Space Tech: Fostering Innovation For Global Leadership’, is all set to highlight India’s strides in indigenous technology. The Start-up Mahakumbh will convene and feature 3,000+ startups, 1,000+ investors and incubators, 10,000+ delegates from 50+ countries, creating an unparalleled platform to shape the future of India’s entrepreneurial landscape.
The B2B & Precision Manufacturing, and Defence & Space Tech Pavilion (Hall no.14) at Startup Mahakumbh 2025 will prominently display India’s ascent as a global leader in Deep Tech innovation and entrepreneurship.
The B2B & Precision Manufacturing section spotlights startups revolutionising production with 3D printing, robotics, and smart factories, emphasising precision and sustainability.
The Defence & Space Tech segment highlights cutting-edge startups enhancing national security with cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and smart combat gear—many securing Government of India contracts. Attendees can connect with IN-SPACe and top private Space Tech startups, some with orbital launches and rapidly growing business portfolios.
Why You Should Visit the Pavilion:
Attendees will explore IN-SPACe’s role as India’s Space regulator and promoter, unlocking private sector growth opportunities.
● Meet 30 trailblazing Space Tech startups working across upstream and downstream domains, driving India’s Space Technology revolution.
● Discover breakthrough innovations in Precision Manufacturing driving efficiency, scalability, and resilience across industrial production and supply chains.
● Explore India’s expanding Defence Tech ecosystem, featuring advancements in AI-driven surveillance, autonomous warfare systems, and next-gen security solutions, to help safeguard our borders.
Industry Experts and Thought Leaders at the Pavilion
The pavilion will showcase top industry leaders and key decision-makers driving India’s B2B & Precision manufacturing, Defence, and Space Technology sectors:
• 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 Tech and Space Tech industries are at the intersection of significant growth, driven by a combination of Government grants and initiatives, novel innovations, and rising global demand. In FY24, Defence exports increased to ₹21,083 crore — a 30-fold rise in a decade — reaching over 100 countries. Meanwhile, India’s Space economy, valued at $8.4 billion in 2024, is expected to reach US$44 billion with a CAGR of 16% by 2033.
Meet 10 Game-Changing Space Startups
1. Agnikul Cosmos – A Chennai-based space-tech startup, is revolutionizing India’s private launch sector with Agnibaan, the country’s first fully 3D-printed rocket. It has successfully test-fired semi-cryogenic engines and established a private launchpad at Sriharikota with ISRO, offering cost-effective, flexible small satellite launches.
2. ARMS4AI – New Delhi-based Arms4AI specializes in building tailored AI-based Geospatial solutions by leveraging multi-disciplinary Geospatial Technologies to develop cutting-edge solutions. ARMS4AI stands as the GEO-AI Innovators, charting new territory in transforming data into informed decisions.
3. Astrome – Based in Bengaluru, Astrome transforms satellite broadband with E-band wireless tech, delivering high-speed, affordable internet to remote areas. Its millimeter-wave and satellite mesh innovations enhance India’s Telecom and Defence communication infrastructure.
4. Dhruva Space – A National Award-winning Space technology company focused on building full-stack Space engineering solutions, Hyderabad-based Dhruva Space offers Satellites coupled with Earth Stations and Launch Services as an integrated solution or
individually as a technology solution to power Space-based applications, on Earth and beyond. The company has successfully completed 8 missions across 4 launches in a record span of 24 months, in its mission to enable access to Space.
5. Digantara – Bengaluru-based Digantara is a Space Situational Awareness (SSA) startup that is developing an end-to-end infrastructure to address the difficulties of Space operations and Space traffic management through its pioneering Space – Mission Assurance Platform a.k.a. Space-MAP. The company recently established operations in Colorado, USA, as well.
6. GalaxEye – GalaxEye is a Bengaluru-based Space Tech startup building the world’s first multi-sensor imaging satellite, the Drishti Mission. These indigenously built satellites will enable governments, defense, and industries to perform advanced state-of-the-art Geospatial analyses.
7. HySpace Technologies – HySpace Technologies is a Bengaluru-based company specializing in autonomous technologies aimed at democratizing access to Earth Observation data. Operating under the brand name SkyServe, HySpace focuses on creating a global, continuous satellite sensing and computing platform. Their offerings include the GeoRisk API, which provides structured geographic risk data for properties, benefiting sectors like finance, insurance, and real estate by assessing risks such as flood zones and earthquake susceptibility.
8. SatSure – SatSure is a decision analytics company based in Bengaluru. SatSure leverages advancements in satellites, machine learning and big data analytics to provide answers to large area questions across the sustainability next of agriculture, infrastructure, and climate action. SatSure’s platform enables combining satellite imagery with weather, IoT, social and economic datasets, among many others to generate timely, location specific actionable insights.
9. Space Kidz India – Based in Chennai, Space Kidz India pioneers student-driven satellite missions, including KalamSAT and AzaadiSat. With 19 BalloonSats, 5 orbital satellites, and global collaborations, SKI fosters STEM education, empowering young innovators and promoting accessible Space exploration through groundbreaking projects and educational initiatives.
10. Suhora – An Noida-based geospatial intelligence startup specialising in AI-driven satellite data analytics providing high-resolution Earth observation insights for sectors like agriculture, urban planning, and disaster management. By leveraging advanced remote sensing and AI models, it enhances decision-making and sustainability efforts across industries.
How to Attend
Startup Mahakumbh 2025 is set to take place from April 3-5, 2025, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Attendees can register online via the official event website to explore these groundbreaking innovations and engage with industry leaders shaping the future of India’s precision manufacturing, defence, and space technology sectors.
