The second day of Startup Mahakumbh 2025 continued to generate a strong impulse with the attention in the Defense, Space and B2B, Precision Manufacturing Pavilio -A dynamic showcase of the strategic innovation and deep technology of India. As the global community increasingly seeks towards India for next -generation solutions in aerospace, defense technologies, B2B and precision manufacturing, this pavilion emerged as a catalyst for critical collaborations among new companies, government agencies, industry leaders and investors.
During the key note in B2B, Precision, Defense and Spacetech manufacturing pavilion at the Startup Mahakumbh, AMIT SATIJAIAS, Joint Secretary, Department of Defense Production, Ministry of Defense, Government of India Said, “The Idex (Innovations for Defense Excellence) is pioneering initiatives to Drive India’s Defense Ecosystem Initiedated by Ministry of Defense. Defense Through Collaboration with startups, MSMEs, Individual Innovators, and Academia. IDEX.
In a development that aims to facilitate the technical exchange of knowledge, the support of experts and general facilitation to advance spatial activities in India, The Center for Authorization and Promotion and Authorization of the Indian National Space (in space) announced the signature of the MOU with the Defense Technology Development Fund (DTDF) and the Directorate of Research and Development (DROD) To support new companies and the MSME under the Dare To Dream contest and the Technology Development Fund (TDF) for Defense Space Technologies.
In addition, a dedicated thematic panel “Innovations in precision manufacturing“On trade and politics he addressed the Barriers and opportunities in the space sector of Indiaanchored by Jagathi Priya, Deputy Director, Program Management and Authorization in space, the panel included industry leaders that include Ashok GV (Partner, Factum Law and Practices of Allied Law), Bhuvnesh Pratap Singh, Ias (Deputy Secretary, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India), Dr. Kumar Abhijeet (Legal Officer, Ministry of External Affairs) and Girindra Pratap Singh, Irs (Glomo), described India’s commitment to international space treaties while pointing out the agile regulation to support the growth of the beginning. With 100% of FDI now allowed in several sectors, and India pointing to a space economy of $ 44 billion in a decade, the impulse is strong. The speakers emphasized the importance of export control awareness, faster government approvals and solid internal compliance systems within new companies.
In addition, the panel aroundPrecision manufacturing novationsmoderated by Abhishek Chandra (Partner, Evolvence India Fund), gathered eminent voices of the start of deep technology and manufacturing ecosystem of India. The panel presented Gurushankara Kc (Executive and co -founder director, Dheya Technologies), Rajanikanth Balaman (Co -founder, technology and growth director, Unimech Aeroospace), and Smriti Sakhamuri (Executive Director, Hind High High Vacuum (HHV) Advanced Technologies). The discussion focused on the advances in deep technology, the role of innovation in the scale of new companies and the challenges in the construction of sustainable technology companies. The panelists emphasized the need for strong industry collaboration, long -term investment and policy support to boost growth in the evolutionary starting ecosystem of India.
Finally, the panel on – Bridging the Innovation GAP: Strengthen collaboration with startup – Industry – Academy for the development of critical and deep technology technology – Moderate by Manish Kumar Jha (Host, Sansad TV) and the session was chaired by Dr. Subrata Rakshit (retd.) (Distinguished scientist and general director, Technology Management (TM), DRDO) together with other panelists, including Brig. Adarsh Bhardwaj (Executive Director, Azista BST Aerospace Pvt. Ltd.) ,,, Colonel Krishna Deepak (IDS HQ (FT)), GS Narayan (Watch Aerostose), Nidhi Bansal (Director, Technology Development Fund) and Tanveer Ahmed (Co -founder and Cto, I will say). The session highlighted the role of the government in the acceleration of the growth of new companies, the critical change towards deep technology companies and the need for a strong academic ecosystem. In addition, it emphasized the support of policies, financial support and the promotion of young entrepreneurs without financial charges arose as key growth promoters. Unlike new consumer companies, defense and space companies demand specialized knowledge and sustained investment. The discussion reinforced the strategic importance of new deep technology companies in strengthening the self -sufficiency of India in defense and aerospace. From the key addresses to the discussions of depth panels and technology exhibitions, Day 2 of Startup Mahakumbh 2025 reaffirmed India’s commitment to become a power in Defense, defense and manufacture of strategic companies. With a bold vision and collaborative action, the event raided the way for new companies not only to solve national challenges, but also arise as world innovation champions.
