How to Apply for UDAAN Drone Center of Excellence Program
UDAAN Drone Center of Excellence Program accepts applications online through the official portal on a rolling basis. Follow the steps below — and always confirm the latest details on the official source before you apply.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the official portal. Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
The selection process for the UDAAN Drone Center of Excellence Program involves several key stages to identify promising drone startups.
Initially, applicants are required to submit a comprehensive online application. This submission details the startup's team, the specifics of their drone technology, its current development stage, and the identified market opportunity.
Following a thorough review, shortlisted startups receive an invitation for an interview. These interviews can be conducted virtually or in-person with a dedicated selection committee. This committee comprises representatives from SIIC, esteemed faculty members from IIT Kanpur, and various industry experts.
The top contenders from the interview stage then proceed to a final pitching session. Here, they present their ventures in detail. Successful applicants are subsequently notified and invited to join the upcoming cohort of the UDAAN program.