The department serves as a launchpad for aspiring aerospace pioneers, nurturing a vibrant ecosystem of aerospace startups. Its contributions are multifaceted. Firstly, the rigorous curriculum equips students with the cutting-edge technical knowledge and analytical skills demanded by the industry. Secondly, faculty guidance and mentorship provide invaluable support in ideation, prototyping, and navigating the complexities of launching a startup. Additionally, research collaborations and access to state-of-the-art labs offer startups a platform to test and refine their technologies. Finally, the department fosters a spirit of innovation and risk-taking through hackathons, workshops, and incubator programs, connecting budding entrepreneurs with investors and industry experts.
Startups Nurtured at the Department of Aerospace Engineering
AlgoBotix Pvt Ltd
Aerospace & Robotics
AlgoBotix, a venture founded by the department’s professor and alumni, is an FSID IISc-incubated startup operating in the domain of aerial robotics. The venture offers software solutions to UAV platform manufacturers, service providers, defense establishments, and several governmental organizations.
SpaceFields Pvt Ltd
Space Deep Tech
SpaceFields, an FSID IISc-incubated startup, is an emerging merchant developer and supplier of Solid Propulsion systems for Aerospace, Defence and Space markets. We custom design and manufacture next generation dual-use turnkey Solid Rocket Propulsion systems for various Sub-Orbital, Orbital, Tactical and Pyro Applications.
Antrikshab Pvt Ltd
Space Structures
Antrikshab is an FSID IISc-incubated startup working on innovative structures for space habitats. In the evolving landscape of space exploration, the expandable shell space habitat emerges as a versatile and pivotal asset, accommodating 6 to 16 personnel while providing exceptional orbital debris and radiation protection.
Nabhdrishti Aerospace Pvt Ltd
Aircraft Propulsion
Nabhdrishti Aerospace, founded by the department’s alumni, is an FSID IISc-incubated startup working in the domain of aircraft propulsion. The team is indigenously developing state-of-the-art Gas Turbines tailored to empower diverse industries with best-in-class efficiency, green technology and significant cost distinction.
Digantara Pvt Ltd
Space Cartography
Digantara is an FSID IISc-incubated startup working on space cartography. Digantara is pioneering data-led infrastructure to catalyze safe and sustainable space operations. We’re building a singular platform to support stakeholders across the value chain with accurate datasets and precise determination of orbital insights.
General Aeronautics Pvt Ltd
Precision Agriculture
General Aeronautics, is an FSID IISc-incubated startup working in the domain of precision agriculture. GA provides a total crop protection solution that integrates best-in-class spray drone technology with a purpose-built, mission planning and execution platform
Bellatrix Aerospace Pvt Ltd
Space Mobility
Bellatrix Aerospace is an FSID IISc-incubated startup working in the domain of in-space mobility. A new age space mobility company that develops and manufactures advanced propulsion technologies for a wide range of missions, from deploying and phasing satellite constellations to communication satellites.
Vishwasys Technologies Pvt Ltd
Air Traffic Control
Vishwasys Technologies, founded by the department’s professor, is an FSID IISc-incubated startup working in the domain of ATC and MedTech. Vishvasys Technologies is dedicated to solving complex real-world problems using deep tech to benefit a significant portion of the population.
Tsalla Aerospace Pvt Ltd
High-endurance Drones
Tsalla Aerospace, founded by the department’s alumni, is an FSID IISc-incubated startup building high-endurance drones. The startup focused on research, design, development, fabrication and integration of Unmanned Aerial Systems with the capability to develop sustainable military and industrial-grade products with certain redundant systems.
Astrome Technologies Pvt Ltd
Satellite Communication
Astrome Technologies, founded by the department’s alumni, is an FSID IISc-incubated startup that works in the domain of satellite communication. The startup is pioneering the future of millimeter-wave wireless communication – be it on Earth or from space.
Guerin Technologies Pvt Ltd
Space Technology
Guerin Technologies is a space-tech startup focusing on space systems and subsystems in the area of space structures, co-founded by IISc alumni. Guerin is developing passive space-deployable mechanisms and has demonstrated two novel technology concepts. Guerin is supported by grants from Govt of India and Govt. of Karnataka and was a part of Venture Catalyst Space accelerator supported by Australian Space Agency.