The top 30 revolutionary space start-ups in B2B, precision manufacturing, defense, and space technology are scheduled to participate in Start-up Mahakumbh 2025, the largest innovation exhibition in the world. With the theme “Transforming Defence & Space Tech: Fostering Innovation For Global Leadership,” the pavilion is prepared to showcase India’s advancements in domestic technology.
With 3,000+ startups, 1,000+ investors and incubators, and 10,000+ attendees from more than 50 countries, Start-up Mahakumbh 2025 will provide an unmatched opportunity to influence the direction of India’s entrepreneurial scene.
India’s rise as a global leader in Deep Tech innovation and entrepreneurship will be visibly showcased at Startup Mahakumbh 2025 B2B & Precision Manufacturing, and Defence & Space Tech Pavilion (Hall no. 14).
With a focus on sustainability and accuracy, the B2B & Precision Manufacturing section highlights firms that are transforming production through robotics, 3D printing, and smart factories.
The Defence & Space Tech category showcases innovative startups that are improving national security through autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and smart combat gear.
Many of these startups have secured contracts with the Government of India. Attendees can network with leading private Space Tech businesses, like IN-SPACe, some of which have orbital launches and quickly expanding business portfolios.
Why You Should Visit the Pavilion:
Attendees will learn about IN-SPACe function as India’s space promoter and regulator, which opens doors for the private sector to expand.
- 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
- 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:
- 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
The defense tech and space tech sectors in India are experiencing rapid expansion thanks to a mix of government subsidies and programs, new inventions, and growing international demand.
Defense exports reached more over 100 nations in FY24, rising to ?21,083 crore, a 30-fold gain in just ten years. India’s space economy, which was estimated to be worth $8.4 billion in 2024, is predicted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16% to reach US$44 billion by 2033.
Meet 10 Game-Changing Space Startups
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Pragati Maidan in New Delhi is scheduled to host Startup Mahakumbh 2025 from April 3–5, 2025. To learn more about these ground-breaking breakthroughs and interact with business executives influencing the direction of India’s precision manufacturing, defense, and space technology industries, attendees can register online at the event’s official website.
To Know More: Startup Mahakumbh Website
