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T-Hub, Indian Army's Central Command partner to back defence startups; Kavikrut says collaboration creates direct path to real deployment conditions

T-Hub has partnered with the Indian Army's Central Command to support defence startups by providing direct access to military problem statements, enabling them to develop solutions for real deployment conditions. This collaboration aims to enhance India's defence modernization efforts and strengthen the startup ecosystem in the sector.

BusinessLine BusinessLine+1 source25 August 2026 · 06:15 UTC
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T-Hub has partnered with the Indian Army's Central Command to provide defence startups with direct access to military problem statements, facilitating the development of solutions for real-world deployment. This initiative aims to enhance India's defence modernization and strengthen the startup ecosystem.1457

Under the partnership, T-Hub will receive active problem statements from the Central Command and identify startups capable of addressing these challenges. A joint oversight committee will monitor the program and coordinate engagements between startups and Army stakeholders.2

Kavikrut, CEO of T-Hub, emphasized the importance of this collaboration, stating, “What founders need is direct engagement with end users to ensure their technologies meet real deployment conditions. This collaboration creates that pathway.” He also noted that this partnership reflects strong confidence in the calibre of Indian defence startups and in Hyderabad’s ability to build technologies that can address critical requirements.6

T-Hub is one of 28 organizations selected to implement the Ministry of Defence-led Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) scheme, having engaged over 100 defence startups and hosted more than 70 iDEX challenges. Startups supported through iDEX have unlocked over ₹250 crore in commercial defence orders, along with grants of over ₹4.2 crore and proof-of-concept projects worth ₹9 crore.3

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“T-Hub is one of 28 organisations implementing the Ministry of Defence-led iDEX scheme, having engaged over 100 defence startups. Through iDEX, startups have unlocked over ₹250 crore in commercial defence orders, along with grants of over ₹4.2 crore and proof-of-concept projects worth ₹9 crore.”
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“Tech start-up incubator T-Hub has joined hands with the Central Command of the Army to provide a direct path for defence start-ups to work on real problem statements and military deployments.”
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“T-Hub has partnered with the Indian Army’s Central Command to give defence startups direct access to military problem statements and support them in developing solutions for field deployment.”
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