Sunday, February 09, 2025 | Bengaluru, India
USISPF kicked off Aero India Show with a panel discussion on “US–India Start-up Collaboration in Deep Tech: Acceleration & Access to Finance & Easing Regulatory Frameworks” in Bengaluru. We brought together key voices in the space sector to discuss the most pressing challenges for start-ups—especially around investment and funding. Speakers:
- Ajay Kumar: Professor at IIT Kanpur, former Defense Secretary of India, and Advisor to the USISPF Board
- Dr. Vinod Kumar: Director, Promotion Directorate, ISpA – Indian Space Association
- Lt Gen Anil Kumar Bhatt (Retd), Director General, ISpA – Indian Space Association
The discussion delved into how emerging technologies can drive growth and how streamlined policies can accelerate innovation in deep tech. A big thank you to our sponsors Boeing India, Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, and Kavachh for their support!