5 Startups Selected at India Space Congress 2022 Receives Azure Credits and Mentorship Access Under Aniara Space & SIA-India Cohort Programme

The 5 selected of SpaceTech startups pitched their ideas to industry leaders and investors at the session ‘Pitch Right for Skyrocketing Start-ups’ at the India Space Congress. The startups presented innovative ideas to the jury which included venture capitalists and investors. Microsoft has extended Founders Hub benefits to the 15 shortlisted start-ups. As part of the Founders hub program the 5 selected start-ups can avail up to $150,000 worth of free Azure credits.

The 5 startups that have been selected are —

1. Astrogate Labs
2. Blue Sky Analytics
3. Vellon Space
4. Delta-V Robotics
5. Genex Space

Astrogate Labs is working on inter satellite laser link while Blue Sky Labs is into crunching satellite data to provide insightful data on climate intelligence.

Vellon Space is into launch platform for customers to space and non-space. Delta-V Robotics is into software-based twin satellite programme and Genex Space has created an aerospace education hub for space education. The jury members include Vinod Kumar of IN-SPACe, Vivek Virmani, CEO-iDEX, Benjamin Zeituon of Starburst Ventures, Rahul Seth of Antler and Raghu Das of E2MC.

At the session, Aniara Space & SIA-India announced the launch of a platform for a Cohort Programme where startups will be mentored and supported including the 5 spacetech startups. The startups will be mentored by iDEX, DRDO, Microsoft, Aniara Space and Bharucha Partners, among others

The India Space Congress 2022 is supported by ISRO, In-SPACe, NCIL, Dept of telecommunications, Dept of Space and NITI Aayog.

India Space Congress 2022 is Set to Be a Launchpad for Space Startups

Enable them to partnering in $ 1.5 trillion Space Economy – India in Amrit Kaal

To nurture the growing interest of deep space tech start-ups in India, ISC’22 announced number of initiatives to showcase excellence by engaging with ‘iDEX 75 Space Challenges uh’ which was announced by Prime Minister during the Defence Expo, partnering with Microsoft to extend Founders Hub benefits to the 15 shortlisted start-ups. As part of the Founders hub program 15 selected start-ups may apply to Founders Hub and avail up to $150,000 worth of free Azure credits. 5 finalists of SpaceTech startups will be pitching their ideas to industry leaders and investors at the session ‘Pitch Right for Skyrocketing Start-ups’ on October 27, 2022. A specially curated mentorship engagement with senior executives of leading companies is in store for the startups.

According to Anil Prakash, DG – SIA-India, “SIA-India welcomes these engagements to help start-ups to launch their ambition to the next orbit with sure chances of success. With iDEX and Microsoft onboard, we look forward to the beginning of a partnership that will reap benefits to the deep tech space start-ups. These alliances will work towards fostering, incubating and hand holding promising startups.” He further added, “The India Space Congress will have on the same platform decision makers, industry stakeholders and policy makers. The 3-day congress will not only pave way for deliberations but will also provide a learning curve to stakeholders.”

The three days India Space Congress 2022 is going to witness 500 + delegates, 180 Speakers, 35 thematic sessions from 20 nationalities. The platform is to open dialogue, discuss business models, talk about regulatory challenges and possible learnings from other geographies, generate interest in the new entrepreneurs- all this towards the goal of making 'ATMANIRBHAR BHARAT' a reality. Speakers from 30 countries will indulge in intense discussions and will touch upon various aspects of space segments and build up a new age space Ecosystem in the country.

Day 1 (October 26, 2022) will have sessions around space technology and satellite capabilities. From discussing ‘India’s Space Strategy for Future’ to ‘Pushing the Boundaries on Satellite Remote Sensing,’ each elite panel will threadbare discuss nuances of the satcom industry. Sessions on the first day include ‘Decoding Space Economy.’ ‘In-Orbit Technologies,’ ‘Leveraging Data from Space,’ and, ‘Demystifying U.S. Export Control Regulations ITAR and EAR for the India Space Sector.’

Day 2 (October 27, 2022) have power-packed sessions on funding, technology, emerging technologies and alliances. ‘Space Investment Outlook and Funding for New Ventures’ will take into cognisance recent investment trends in the commercial space market and how that will impact the immediate and long-term future of the industry. The day will also witness pitches by 5 SpaceTech startups to an elite panel at the session ‘Pitch Right for Skyrocketing Start-ups.’ ‘International Collaboration,’ ‘A Balanced approach to Spectrum Allocation,’ ‘Human Space Flights and Deep Space Opportunities,’ ‘Satellites in Mobility,’ ‘Satellites in the 5G Era and Beyond,’ and, ‘Dialogue on Satellite Role in Disaster Management and Resilient Infrastructures’ are some of the sessions on Day 2.

Defence and security will take centre stage on Day 3 (October 28, 2022) as veterans and experts will discuss on ‘Space: The Fourth Frontier of Warfare,’ along with sessions like ‘Leveraging dual use capabilities for National Security,’ ‘Protecting Space Capabilities and Cybersecurity Framework,’ ‘Navigating the Laws for Space Business in India,’ ‘Insurance and Liability Coverage for Space Business,’ and, ‘Spacecraft Design, Production and Mission Success,’ among others.

The India Space Congress 2022 is supported by ISRO, IN-SPACE, NSIL, DoT, MoD and the NITI Aayog apart from various domestic and international trade bodies. 

About SIA-India:

SIA-India is a non-profit association created to represent the interests of the communication satellite ecosystem in India. As a vibrant body, SIA-India represents satellite operators, satellite systems, launch vehicles and ground and terminal equipment manufacturers and application solutions providers to the Government, Regulators, Policymakers, and domestic and international standards bodies. As the apex representative body for the satellite communications ecosystem, we aim to present the industry's interest to the highest Government levels for policy-making and regulatory and licensing matters.

A unified voice for Satellite Communication Industry in India

https://www.sia-india.com/

SpaceTech Entrepreneurs, Pitch Your Ideas at India Space Congress 2022

India Space Congress 2022 – Springboard for SpaceTech Startups

The SpaceTech Entrepreneurs will have a defining moment at the SIA-India’s 'India Space Congress 2022' scheduled to be held between October 26-28, 2022 in New Delhi. At SIA-India’s India Space Congress 2022, 5 finalists of SpaceTech startups will be pitching their ideas to industry leaders and investors at the session ‘Pitch Right for Skyrocketing Start-ups’ on October 27, 2022. With the Government of India encouraging participation of private players and startups in the space sector, the private investment funds geared to pick the best 5 from space tech and the start-ups in the space ecosystem are geared up to claim their own slice of the USD 1.5 trillion pie.

The India Space Congress 2022, provides an opportunity for space entrepreneurs to showcase their business/business ideas on launch capabilities, Satellite systems that bring unique advantages, building communications or remote sensing satellite constellations, generating insights from space-based data, or even working on space sustainability. The start-ups have an opportunity to gain mentors to handhold them through the initial phase and offer their expertise to advise the mentors to help develop future leaders and galvanize personal and career development.

Dr. Subba Rao Pavuluri, President – SIA-India said, “The SpaceTech start-up ecosystem will play a pivotal role in scaling up India’s space program. At the India Space Congress 2022, start-ups will pitch their ideas to investors and mentors. The tenet of this pitch is to provide the SpaceTech entrepreneurs an opportunity to be mentored by some of the biggest names in the space and satellite communication industry. Ever since SIA-India’s formation, our endeavor has been to create an ecosystem where established industry members can mingle with the brightest SpaceTech entrepreneurs.”

Over 45 SpaceTech entrepreneurs have submitted their business ideas and more submissions are expected. The jury members include Vinod Kumar of IN-SPACe, Vivek Virmani, CEO-iDEX, Benjamin Zeituon of Starburst Ventures, Rahul Seth of Antler, and Raghu Das of E2MC.

The India Space Congress 2022 is supported by ISRO, IN-SPACE, NSIL, DoT, MoD, and the NITI Aayog apart from various domestic and international trade bodies.

Registeration & Tickets — https://www.indiaspacecongress.com

About SIA-India:

SIA-India is a non-profit association created to represent the interests of the communication satellite ecosystem in India. As a vibrant body, SIA-India represents satellite operators, satellite systems, launch vehicles and ground and terminal equipment manufacturers and application solutions providers to the Government, Regulators, Policymakers, and domestic and international standards bodies. As the apex representative body for the satellite communications ecosystem, we aim to present the industry's interest to the highest Government levels for policy-making and regulatory and licensing matters.

A unified voice for Satellite Communication Industry in India
https://www.sia-india.com/