iDEX Open Challenge — Eligibility Criteria

The iDEX Open Challenge is designed for a diverse range of Indian innovators focused on the defence and aerospace sectors.

• The program is open to Indian startups.
• Individual innovators are also encouraged to apply.
• Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) based in India are eligible.
• All proposed solutions must demonstrate clear applicability within the defence and aerospace sectors.
• Proposals can be submitted under a wide array of technology themes. These include, but are not limited to, aerospace, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, advanced materials, intelligent machines, predictive algorithms, and other relevant defence-related domains.

iDEX Open Challenge is open to startups at the idea, product, revenue and profitable stage working in space drone defense and deeptech electronics robotics. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India. Applicants should be registered as individual, llp and partnership.