i-Hub Gujarat, in partnership with deep-tech platform SanchiConnect, has announced the second cohort of its TattvaX Acceleration Program, extending support to 30 startups in the defense and aerospace sectors.

The program aims to identify and accelerate founders developing technologies in strategically important areas, strengthening Gujarat’s position in India’s growing deep-tech and industrial ecosystem.

Through TattvaX Cohort 2, i-Hub Gujarat and SanchiConnect will continue to support startups working on innovations across defense and aerospace, with a focus on helping them scale and contribute to India’s next wave of industrial transformation.

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The partnership between i-Hub Gujarat and SanchiConnect is expected to expand beyond the TattvaX program, with the two organizations launching sector-specific accelerators aligned with Gujarat’s strategic priorities. Initiatives in the drone and aerospace sectors are already underway.

The partnership is also focusing on innovation showcases and stronger connections between startups, investors, government departments, municipal corporations and regional PSUs. These efforts aim to create pathways for indigenous technologies to move from development to large-scale deployment.

SanchiConnect is further strengthening the ecosystem through its micro-ecosystem model, partnering with state governments, industry associations and incubation centers. The approach connects startups with industry buyers, investors and policymakers, helping bridge the gap between early-stage innovation and market-ready solutions.

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“Our vision with TattvaX transcends standard acceleration; we are building a robust support system that empowers deeptech founders to solve hard, strategically important problems”, says Hiranmay Mahanta, CEO, i-Hub Gujarat.

“By actively promoting indigenous technology adoption within the SME ecosystem, we are not just nurturing individual startups, we are cultivating resilient local markets that provide the essential testing ground for home-grown innovation to scale and compete globally”.

“What truly differentiates this cohort is the clarity of the problems these founders are choosing to solve”, says Dr. Sunil K. Shekhawat, CEO, SanchiConnect.

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The recent TattvaX Demo Day highlights the growing potential of Gujarat’s deep-tech ecosystem, bringing together 30 startups over two days with more than 20 investors and corporate leaders. The event underscored the partnership’s focus on connecting technology-driven startups with capital, industry expertise and market opportunities.

"By ensuring our founders are ready with the fundamentals- story, numbers, and market insight, we are actively generating local demand for indigenous technology, turning the SME sector into a launchpad for the startups that will define India’s self-reliant future”, adds Dr. Sunil.

With India’s defense, drone and space sectors entering a period of rapid growth, driven by indigenization efforts and the expanding private space economy, demand for structured startup support is also rising. i-Hub Gujarat is positioning itself as a key platform for deep-tech founders seeking to transform strong technical capabilities into scalable and investment-ready businesses.