Kerala's defence startups grow but lack critical testing and certification facilities

Kerala is rapidly becoming a key hub for defence and space startups, supported by Atmanirbhar Bharat and KSUM's 60+ partnerships. However, the state's growth is hindered by inadequate infrastructure, especially in testing and certification, which remains a major bottleneck for scaling innovation.

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The New Indian Express
Updated 23m ago
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The Headline

Kerala's defence startups grow amid infrastructure gaps

Whatever you do in space, the same can be done in defence with not as much complexity.
Prateesh V Nair
CEO of space startup Tachlog
The New Indian Express
Key Facts
  • Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) has established partnerships with about 60 defence-based startups to foster innovation in the sector.The New Indian Express
  • Space startup Tachlog's CEOoverlap between space and defence technologies, noting similar applications with less complexity in defence.The New Indian Express
  • The recent progress in indigenisation efforts in Kerala's defence startups is credited to the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.The New Indian Express
  • Despite growth, Kerala still lacks essential infrastructure such as testing and certification facilities critical for defence startups.The New Indian Express
Key Stats at a Glance
Number of defence-based startups partnered with Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM)
60 startups
The New Indian Express
Background Context

Kerala's strategic importance as space and startup hub

Key Facts
  • Kerala is strategically important as it is home to the national space agency and is emerging as a significant startup hub.
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