Industry Leaders of B2B & Precision Manufacturing, Space Tech, and Defence Boost India’s Global Edge at Startup Mahakumbh 2025

2025-04-06 12:17:06 Events / Trade Shows

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New Delhi, India, 1st April 2025: Start-up Mahakumbh 2025, World’s biggest showcase ofinnovation 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.