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The discussion during the interactive Roundtable on “EU-India Cooperation in the field of Space Security” on 14 April 2025 brought together thought leaders from across the Indian space ecosystem. We thank Her Excellency Ms. Marjolijn van Deelen, EU Special Envoy for Space and all the participants, for their valuable insights and commitment to fostering deeper collaboration in the pursuit of a safe, sustainable, and secure space environment. Apparao Mallavarapu | Keyur Gandhi

From Gagarin to Gaganyaan — human spaceflight has come a long way. As four Gaganauts — Wg Cdr Shubhanshu Shukla, Gp Capt Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Gp Capt Ajit Krishnan, and Gp Capt Angad Pratap — gear up to make history, we’re reminded of humanity's industry-defining journey and the spark it lit across India. On this #InternationalDayOfHumanSpaceFlight, Dhruva Space is proud to stand inspired and is gearing up to fuel the next leap in indigenous Space exploration. . . . #gaganauts #humanspaceflight #gaganyaan #india #isro

With 5000+ startups, 500+ investors, and key Government representatives under one roof — the second edition of Startup Mahakumbh was an inspiring and powerful convergence of vision, policy, and innovation! Dhruva Space had the honour of co-anchoring the Defence & Space Tech Pavilion alongside IN-SPACe, on invitation from FICCI — spotlighting India’s growing capabilities in Space Tech and Defence 'Made-in-India' technologies. 💬 While also co-anchoring the pavilion, our CEO Sanjay Nekkanti shared insights on the emergence of Space-Tech startups in a dynamic panel moderated by Shri Brijesh Soni, Deputy Director - Promotion Directorate, IN-SPACe; 🫱🏾🫲🏽 We engaged with key officials such as Dr B K Das, Director General, ECS, and Shri L C Mangal, Director General TM, Shri Manoj Kumar Dhaka, Outstanding Scientist and Director, Defence Electronics Application Laboratory (DEAL), from DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India 🫱🏾🫲🏽 With startups at the heart of this event, we also hosted Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, and Shri Sanjiv Singh, IRS, Joint Secretary, from Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT); and 🌍 We were equally delighted to host Noi Cecilia Oldne, Chief India Representative, Sweden-India Business Council (SIBC), Chairwoman, WICCI’s India-EU Business Council, and Founding Partner, Visceral Capital, and Akis Evangelidis, Co-founder and India President, Nothing, among several other visionaries fuelling the future of tech collaboration and startup entrepreneurship. #startups #entrepreneurship #space #newspaceindia #business

On National Maritime Day, we celebrate India’s rich maritime heritage and its vital role in trade, security, and innovation. #nationalmaritimeday #maritime #security #innovation #astraview

Join Sanjay Nekkanti, Founder & CEO of Dhruva Space and co-anchor of the B2B, Precision Manufacturing and Defence & SpaceTech Pavilion at #StartupMahakumbh - the world’s largest startup event. If you're a startup innovator, this is your chance to forge strategic collaborations that will propel your business into the next frontier of innovation. Don't miss out on this opportunity to shape the future of innovation. #BharatInnovates Archana Jahagirdar | ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) | Accel | Anurag Ramdasan | Bootstrap Incubation and Advisory Foundation | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Dhruva Space | Dr. Vinod Kumar, FIE, FIETE | ECGC Limited | Evolvence Capital | FICCI | Government e Marketplace (GeM) | Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) | IN-SPACe | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | MeitY Startup Hub | Nithin Kamath | nasscom | nasscom deeptech | Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Prashanth Prakash | Rajanikanth Balaraman | Rohit Batra | Sanjiv Singh | Sumeet Jarangal | SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) | Sanjeev Bikhchandani | Startup India | Sanjay Nayar | Sanjay Nekkanti | TiE | Unimech Aerospace & Manufacturing Limited | Vidhya Ananthakrishnan | Vishal Chaudhary | ZETWERK | 3one4 Capital

Amidst global security concerns and technological advancements, the need for innovation in defence and space technology has never been more urgent. Countries worldwide are ramping up their investments in these sectors to ensure national security, economic resilience, and space exploration supremacy. India is stepping up to meet these challenges head-on. Our defence industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of ~20% from 2024 to 2029, while the space economy is set to reach $44 billion by 2033. Yet, achieving self-reliance and global leadership demands overcoming critical hurdles. High import dependency, fragmented funding, and limited collaboration opportunities often slow down the pace of innovation. However, Indian startups are changing this narrative. From developing AI-powered autonomous systems and cybersecurity solutions to pioneering advancements in satellite technology and aerospace propulsion, they are at the forefront of revolutionizing defence and SpaceTech. To accelerate this momentum, the Defence & SpaceTech Pavilion at Startup Mahakumbh serves as a transformative platform. It’s designed to: - Showcase groundbreaking innovations from India’s most promising startups. - Foster self-reliance by accelerating indigenous solutions in defence and space. - Connect startups with policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to unlock funding opportunities. - Empower India’s mission for national security and global leadership in SpaceTech. The defence-space synergy is no longer the future. It is the present. If you’re an innovator, this is your chance to be part of India’s next big leap. Join us at #StartupMahakumbh – the world’s largest startup event and take your Defence & Space Tech journey to the next level. Register now for the second edition of the world’s largest startup event: https://lnkd.in/dNkvTuSZ #BharatInnovates #Defence #Spacetech Archana Jahagirdar | ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) | Accel | Anurag Ramdasan | Bootstrap Incubation and Advisory Foundation | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Dhruva Space | Dr. Vinod Kumar, FIE, FIETE | ECGC Limited | Evolvence Capital | FICCI | Government e Marketplace (GeM) | Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) | IN-SPACe | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Nithin Kamath | nasscom | nasscom deeptech | Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Prashanth Prakash | Rajanikanth Balaraman | Rohit Batra | Sanjiv Singh | Sumeet Jarangal | SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) | Sanjeev Bikhchandani | Startup India | Sanjay Nayar | Sanjay Nekkanti | TiE | Unimech Aerospace & Manufacturing Limited | Vidhya Ananthakrishnan | Vishal Chaudhary | ZETWERK | 3one4 Capital

Grateful for the opportunity to speak at the IN-SPACe and CII4SPACE Conclave on the 'Adoption of Space Applications for Business Growth.' It was an enriching experience to present on 'Industrial Efficiency and Productivity through Space Applications,' where I focused on the Power and Energy industries' Space-based needs. This session was chaired by Dr. Prakash Chauhan, Director, National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Government of India. The event underscored the growing importance of integrating Space-based solutions into business operations. Former #ISRO Chairman Dr Somanath Sreedhara Panicker emphasised the need to build strong business cases and case studies that translate satellite data into actionable, real-world solutions. Collaboration and innovation = unlocking the full potential of Space Technology for any and all industries! Dhruva Space has an exciting slate of customer missions ahead, and we look forward helping various Government bodies, Industries, and Academic institutes leverage Space Technology to address their most pressing needs. Thank you to IN-SPACe and CII for putting together this very timely and crucial platform, and for inviting private players like Dhruva Space to engage.

From scouting for avenues to launch the first ever Technology Demonstration mission to now working towards the goals of the Decadal Vision for participation exceeding 10% of the global Space economy, the Indian NewSpace Economy has transitioned rapidly. This bold transition within 3 years in a highly regulated and niche sector like Space Technology is unprecedented but welcome. With the right grit and determination and strong leadership, nothing is impossible to do in India. We have a lot to do from here in policy, technology, business and diplomacy – to build commercially sustainable Space Technology enterprises, to develop innovative technologies and explore the Universe not just for Defense & Intelligence, but also for the socio-economic, industrial and scientific growth of India. IN-SPACe, a one-of-its-kind nodal agency with the dual role of a Regulator and Promotion body, has been at the helm of enabling this growth with ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization as an enduring pillar of support. Highlights on Space Sector Challenges and IN-SPACe initiatives:  📈 Funding Challenges being solved by the INR 1000 Crore Venture Fund for Space Tech 🔬 Seed Fund Scheme & Technology Adaption Fund to drive R&D in Space Technology 🛰️ EO-PPP for funding the Indian aspiration of building commercial imagery satellite constellation 📡 Access to Indian Orbital Resources by Private Entities to solve hurdles in acquiring Orbital Slots 🤝 Technology Transfers for passing the benefit of ISRO R&D to commercial entities 🏎️ Spin-off programs for use of ISRO-developed Space Technologies in other sectors 🚀 Technology Transfer of SSLV and end-to-end manufacturing of PSLV by industry to bolster industrial base and launch capacity 🏭 Streamlining access to ISRO infrastructure for use by private entities and establishment of IN-SPACe Technical Center to solve for impediments in infrastructure access. 🚀 Industry demand-driven SSLV Launches for facilitating access to Space. 🛰️ Space Applications and Awareness Workshops for driving demand generation of Space-based solutions. All of this and more were discussed at the FICCI Bharat Space Conclave 2025 during which I moderated a panel discussion around Role of PPP and start-ups for India's ascent to Space Leadership, which is yet another marker of the change in ambitions in such a short time-span! Let's build together in India, for the World! 🛰️ 🚀 📡 🌎

On astronaut Kalpana Chawla’s birth anniversary, Team Dhruva Space honours her extraordinary journey from Karnal to the cosmos. This Women's History Month, her legacy lives on — further fuelling dreams and inspiring the next generation of Space explorers. #kalpanachawla #iwd2025 #space #spacetech #india #womeninSTEM

Please join to listen to expert speakers from ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization , IN-SPACe , National Remote Sensing Centre, ISRO , Indian space-tech startups and user industry from agriculture, food processing, logistics, banking and insurance, infrastructure, and energy at Confederation of Indian Industry IN-SPACe Conclave on Adoption of Space Applications for Business Growth on 20th March 2025. Register now: https://lnkd.in/g_9yN3hS Confederation of Indian Industry | IN-SPACe | ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization | National Remote Sensing Centre, ISRO | Pawan Goenka | Apparao Mallavarapu | Rohan M Ganapathy | Air Vice Marshal Dhananjay Khot (Retd) | Rajeev Jyoti, Fellow FINAE, FASI, FIETE | Prakash Chauhan | Rahul Gouraha | T A Ramalingam | Gp Capt Debashish Sengupta | Pari Y | Vinay S. | Avinash Maramraju | Shriya Vij | Pranit Mehta | Ankit Bhateja | CII Food and Agriculture Centre of Excellence | Shipra Joshi