Partnership · Government, Defense & Space

i-Hub Gujarat and SanchiConnect back 30 defence startups

By Startup Enthusiast · 12 August 2026

What they do

I-Hub Gujarat and SanchiConnect run the TattvaX Acceleration Program for deeptech startups

They selected 30 defence, drone and aerospace startups for Cohort 2, which held a demo day with over 20 investors

India is expanding focus on indigenous technology in strategic sectors like defence and aerospace

i-Hub Gujarat and SanchiConnect have backed 30 defence, drone and aerospace startups through the TattvaX Cohort 2.
The TattvaX Acceleration Program is a partnership between i-Hub Gujarat and SanchiConnect.
Cohort 2 held a Demo Day where 30 startups met over 20 investors and corporate leaders over two days.
The program helps deeptech startups improve business readiness and connect with investors, industry stakeholders and potential customers.
India is expanding focus on indigenous technology in strategic sectors including defence and aerospace.
i-Hub Gujarat and SanchiConnect are launching sector-specific accelerators aligned with state priorities; drone and aerospace initiatives are already active.
Future accelerators will connect startups with investors, industry organisations, state police departments, municipal corporations and public sector enterprises.

India is expanding focus on indigenous technology in strategic sectors including defence and aerospace.
The program helps deeptech startups improve business readiness and connect with investors, industry stakeholders and potential customers.
i-Hub Gujarat and SanchiConnect are launching sector-specific accelerators aligned with state priorities; drone and aerospace initiatives are already active.

i-Hub Gujarat is a startup accelerator that runs the TattvaX Acceleration Program in partnership with SanchiConnect.
The program helps deeptech startups improve business readiness and connect with investors, industry stakeholders and potential customers.
SanchiConnect builds hyper-focused micro-ecosystems by partnering with state governments, industry associations and incubation centres.
The program focuses on strategic sectors including defence, drone and aerospace.
The next phase aims to create more pathways for indigenous technologies to move from R&D into commercial and institutional deployment.

i-Hub Gujarat and SanchiConnect are launching sector-specific accelerators aligned with state priorities; drone and aerospace initiatives are already active.
Future accelerators will connect startups with investors, industry organisations, state police departments, municipal corporations and public sector enterprises.
The next phase aims to create more pathways for indigenous technologies to move from R&D into commercial and institutional deployment.