TattvaX cohort 2 backs 30 deeptech startups

The details

• i-Hub Gujarat and SanchiConnect supported 30 startups through TattvaX Cohort 2.
• The program is an acceleration initiative for defence, drones and space technologies.
• Its goal is to help deeptech founders turn technical capabilities into scalable, investable businesses.
• The program bridges the gap between technical innovation and commercialisation via investors, industry stakeholders and technology adopters.
• The partnership is expanding into sector-specific acceleration initiatives for drone and aerospace sectors.
• A Demo Day was held where 30 startups interacted with over 20 investors and corporate leaders over two days.
• India's focus on indigenisation and private space economy creates opportunities for defence and aerospace startups.

The bigger picture

• The program aims to promote indigenous technology adoption within the SME ecosystem.
• It provides startups local markets and testing before global scale.
• Cohort founders have clarity of the problems they are solving, according to SanchiConnect's CEO.
• SanchiConnect focuses on connecting R&D with private capital and the SME ecosystem, strengthening storytelling, financial understanding and market insights.

About the business

• TattvaX is an acceleration program for defence, drones and space technologies.
• It helps deeptech founders turn technical capabilities into scalable, investable businesses.
• The program bridges the gap between technical innovation and commercialisation via investors, industry stakeholders and technology adopters.
• SanchiConnect builds hyper-focused micro-ecosystems with state governments, industry associations and incubation centres.
• SanchiConnect's model gives deeptech startups access to industry buyers, investors and policymakers.
• The partnership is expanding into sector-specific acceleration initiatives for drone and aerospace sectors.

What happens next

• Plans include innovation showcases and connections with state police, municipal corporations and regional PSUs.
• The partnership is expanding into sector-specific acceleration initiatives for drone and aerospace sectors.

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