ABOUT THE ACCELERATOR
The DefendX Accelerator Program is organised by KIIT TBI in collaboration with DRDO & is dedicated to catapulting startups in the defence and aerospace sector. It will provide expert mentorship, tailored support, access to capital, and a vibrant network of industry professionals, investors, and peers to the startups in the defence innovation sector. If your startup is pioneering innovative solutions with the potential to shape the future of Indian defence and aerospace, we invite you to join us. Together, we'll forge a path towards a more secure and technologically advanced future.
Key Takeaways
◉ Active mentoring support from experts including business, industry, academia, incubator and defence personnel
◉ Access to industry networking and investor investee meetups
◉ Probono Incubation and IP support from iDEX Incubator at KIIT TBI
◉ Mentorship support to apply for Defence India Startup Challenge (DISC) and iDEX Open Challenge
◉ Access to various funding schemes at iDEX Incubator at KIIT TBI
◉Mentorship support to apply for Technology Development Fund, Defence R&D Organization Government of India
◉ Access to industry networking and investor investee meetups
◉ Probono Incubation and IP support from iDEX Incubator at KIIT TBI
◉ Mentorship support to apply for Defence India Startup Challenge (DISC) and iDEX Open Challenge
◉ Access to various funding schemes at iDEX Incubator at KIIT TBI
◉Mentorship support to apply for Technology Development Fund, Defence R&D Organization Government of India
Who Can Apply
The program is open to startups across India that are developing innovative solutions that have a high potential for future adoption for Indian defence and aerospace requirements.
Program Outline
Call for Application
Startups submit their proposals. Usually open once in a year.
Evaluation & Shortlisting
Review and selection of promising startups & forming of DefendX cohort
Accelerator Phase
Series of curated sessions & intensive mentorship
Innovation showcase &
Networking Event
Networking Event
Presenting innovations to industry stakeholders & peer networking