Bridging India’s space and emerging-technology ecosystem with real-world challenges. SIA-India is pleased to collaborate with the Assam Innovation and Startup Foundation (AISF), Government of Assam, to bring awareness of the North-East Seva First Innovation Challenge (NESFIC) 2026 to India’s space, geospatial and emerging-technology community. Through this webinar, SIA-India is providing a platform for AISF to introduce NESFIC 2026, explain its opportunities for innovators and startups, and connect potential participants with problem statements that address real-world needs. What is NESFIC 2026? NESFIC is an initiative of the Government of Assam that connects innovators and startups with real-world problem statements identified by government departments and industry. It offers an opportunity for startups, MSMEs, students, researchers and technology professionals to explore how their ideas and solutions can address practical challenges. 📅 Date: 30 October 2026 🕞 Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM IST 💻 Mode: Online 🔗 Register for the webinar: forms.gle/5h59nRCMXtLJYtq9A What to expect - An overview of NESFIC 2026 and its objectives - Insights into participation opportunities and the challenge framework - Perspectives on applying emerging technologies to real-world problems - An interactive Q&A with AISF representatives 📌 Explore the programme brochure attached to this post for more details. We invite startups, MSMEs, students, researchers, SIA-India members and technology professionals to join the information session. #SIAIndia #NESFIC2026 #Assam #Innovation #Startups #SpaceTechnology #Geospatial #EmergingTechnologies @startup_assam | @iitgtic2009 | @mygovassam | @NEC_GoI | @NECTAR_DST | @NEDFi_Official | @DPIITGoI | @NITIAayog

📢 Webinar Update | Securing the Space Ecosystem Please note that our webinar on “Securing the Space Ecosystem: Cybersecurity, AI & Robotics in Space Operations,” organised by CERT-In and SIA-India, has been postponed to 28 October 2026. 🗓️ Revised Date: 28 October 2026 🕒 New Timings: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (IST) 💻 Mode: Online We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding. Further updates regarding the revised timings will be shared shortly. Thank you for your continued interest. We look forward to your participation! #SIAIndia #CERTIn #SpaceCybersecurity #SpaceTechnology #Webinar

🤝 Strengthening UK–India Space Sector Collaboration Anil Prakash, Director General, SIA-India, had a very pleasant meeting with Mr Harshbir Sangha MBE FRSA Sangha, newly appointed Deputy High Commissioner for Karnataka and HM Deputy Trade Commissioner – South Asia (Investment), British High Commission, during the roundtable with Rt Hon John Swinney, First Minister of Scotland. The interaction provided an opportunity to connect and explore avenues for strengthening UK–India cooperation in the space sector. Mr Harshbir Sangha has been a friend of SIA-India, and we look forward to a formal meeting soon to discuss potential areas of collaboration, industry engagement, and opportunities to build stronger partnerships between the two space ecosystems. #SIAIndia #IndiaUK #SpaceCollaboration #SpaceIndustry #InternationalPartnerships #SpaceEconomy #UKIndiaRelations

SIA India Welcomes Hon'ble First Minister of Scotland, Mr. John Swinney Scottish Development International and SIA-India hosted an esteemed high-level bilateral roundtable with the Hon’ble First Minister of Scotland, Mr. John Swinney, marking a major milestone in strengthening India-Scotland space ties. This high-profile session featured key contributions from Scottish Space Envoy Mr. Daniel Smith and Ms Cindy Callander, Ms Cherise Mascarenhas, Mr. Harshbir Sangha MBE FRSA Sangha, Deputy High Commissioner from the British High Commission in India, alongside senior Scottish and UK Ministry officials, distinguished academicians Amity, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and key industry leaders and representatives from Invest India, InspeCity, SpaceTS, Bellatrix Aerospace, Skyroot Aerospace,COSSMOS , SkyServe, XDLINX Space Labs Linx, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and EY. The discussion focused on expanding co-development opportunities, joining forces across small satellite manufacturing, rocket launch infrastructure, and advanced Earth Observation applications! As a concrete outcome of these fruitful discussions, SIA-India is teaming up with the Scottish Government to release a special joint report mapping out bilateral synergies! To further deepen this collaboration, SIA-India has officially invited the Scottish Space Envoy and the Scottish Government to participate in our flagship events next year DefSat Conference & Expo and India Space Congress! Highlights of the Meeting: Hon’ble First Minister Mr. John Swinney highlighted Scotland's rapid space growth (240+ organizations, 7,000+ employees) and its upcoming vertical orbital launch capabilities. Scottish Space Envoy Mr. Daniel Smith detailed Scotland's small satellite value chain, Glasgow's high satellite production, and their pioneering Space Sustainability Roadmap. Dr Prakarsh Mishra from Invest India showcased India's space ecosystem growth from 1 startup in 2014 to over 440 today, supported by 100% FDI provisions and state-level space policies. Collaborative Opportunities were identified in Earth Observation for disaster response, agriculture, and flood mapping, alongside bridging critical supply chain and skilling gaps. #SpaceIndustry #SIAIndia #ScotlandSpace #IndiaScotland #DefSAT #IndiaSpaceCongress @ScotDevInt | @UKinIndia | @AnilPra28432993 | @investindia | @inspecity | @BellatrixAero | @SkyrootA | @SkyServe_AI | @XdlinxSpaceLabs | @EYnews | @larsentoubro

Strengthening India–Japan Space Collaboration for a Sustainable Space Future 🇮🇳🤝🇯🇵 SIA-India was pleased to welcome Mr Mr. Yasuhito “Yass” UTO, CEO and Founder, and Mr Masakazu “Koya” Koyanagi, Vice President, Corporate Development Bull Co. Ltd. to its office for a constructive interaction focused on strengthening India–Japan collaboration in the space sector, particularly in space debris mitigation and the long-term sustainability of outer space activities. Building on the momentum of its international engagement, SIA-India recently led a delegation to Japan under its Leading Exhibition Access Programme (LEAP), which facilitated industry engagement and bilateral collaboration, culminating in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Samtel Avionics and Bull Co. Ltd. This milestone reflects the growing potential for India–Japan partnerships in advancing technological cooperation and expanding opportunities across the space and aerospace ecosystem. The discussions at SIA-India’s office further explored avenues for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovative approaches to addressing the growing challenge of orbital debris. As space activities continue to expand globally, such partnerships are vital to promoting responsible space operations and ensuring the long-term sustainability of outer space. SIA-India remains committed to facilitating international partnerships, strengthening industry linkages, and enabling collaborative solutions to emerging challenges across the global space sector. #SIAIndia #IndiaJapanCollaboration #LEAP #SpaceSustainability #SpaceDebrisMitigation #SpaceCooperation #Aerospace #GlobalSpaceEcosystem @AnilPra28432993 | @SamtelAvionics | @BULL20221107 | @IndianEmbTokyo

🪐Space is advancing. So are the threats. Are we ready? 🏹 CERT-In and SIA-India invite industry professionals, startups, students and researchers to a webinar on “Securing the Space Ecosystem: Cybersecurity, AI & Robotics in Space Operations” on 23rd October 2026. The discussion will explore emerging cyber risks, technology assurance and the challenges of securing AI-enabled space systems. Date: 23 October 2026 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (IST) Venue: Online Mode 🔗 Register here: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/XLaB… We look forward to your participation and perspectives. #SIAIndia #CERTIn #SpaceCybersecurity #SpaceTechnology

🚀 Strengthening India’s Earth Observation and Space Capabilities SIA-India congratulates its member, LAMHAS SATELLITE SERVICES LTD (LSSL), on its upcoming collaboration with Canada’s RSAT to advance Earth Observation (EO), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities in India. The proposed partnership includes an initial 12-satellite Earth Observation constellation dedicated to Indian state police forces, along with plans to establish Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) infrastructure in India. These initiatives aim to strengthen domestic space capabilities and support more responsive, space-based intelligence services for public safety applications. This collaboration also highlights the growing potential for India–Canada cooperation in satellite technology, aerospace engineering and the wider space economy. Congratulations to the Lamhas team on this important step towards expanding India’s space-based capabilities and fostering international industry partnerships @lamhassatellite

🚀 Have an idea that can solve real-world challenges? The Government of Assam is organising the North-East Seva First Innovation Challenge (NESFIC) 2026, inviting innovative solutions across 10 sectors. With opportunities to address challenges in areas including telecommunications and geospatial technology, the competition is also relevant to innovators working at the intersection of space and public services. Startups, school and college students, and members of the SIA-India network are encouraged to participate! 🔗 Explore the challenge and apply: startup.assam.gov.in/nesfic2… #NESFIC2026 #Innovation #Startups #SIAIndia #StudentInnovation

SIA-India is Now on Instagram — Celebrating the Future of Space with Space Kalpana 2.0! 🛰️🇮🇳 We are delighted to announce that the SIA-India is now on Instagram! 🎉 To mark the launch of our new platform, we are showcasing some of the most innovative, inspiring, and creative submissions from the young minds who participated in Space Kalpana 2.0. From school students to college innovators, these projects reflect the imagination, curiosity, and talent shaping the future of India’s space and satellite communication ecosystem. 🌍✨ 📲 Follow us on Instagram to explore the student project galleries, discover emerging space-tech ideas, and celebrate the next generation of innovators reimagining the cosmos! 🔗 Instagram: instagram.com/space_industry… Let’s inspire, empower, and celebrate the young minds taking India’s space journey forward! 🚀 #SIAIndia #SpaceKalpana2 #IndianSpaceSector #SpaceTechnology #SatelliteCommunication #YoungInnovators #SpaceInnovation #SpaceEducation #FutureOfSpace

The future of space technology is in safe hands! 🚀 The rocketry ideas, hard work, and technical skills shown at Space Kalpana 2.0 – Mission 2047: "Rocket Revolution" were incredible. A big congratulations to our top teams from each category:- 🥇 Category 1 - Junior School *Team Centauri - Beyond stars, Beyond limits* 1. Aashrita Abhishek 2. Nilimpa KN 3. Hemanjali R 🥈 Category 2- Senior School *Team TITAN-V* 1. Vivaan Bhutey 2. Vedarth Roy 3. Shaunak Barman 🥉 Category 3 - Undergraduate Students *Team Udbhav* 1. Ms. Misba Saleha 2. Ms. Saanika D.S 3. Shambhavi M.S You represented the true spirit of space innovation. Keep aiming high! 🌌🏆 🎥 Stay tuned! Video submissions will be shared on our Instagram handle soon: instagram.com/space_industry… #SpaceKalpana #Mission2047 #RocketRevolution #SIAIndia #SpaceTech #YoungEngineers

🇮🇳India – 🇯🇵Japan Collaboration From soaring skies to deep space, building on the momentum of Veer Guardian 2026 and 絆 (Kizuna) - The Bond of friendship, India and Japan are expanding their partnership into space innovation. JAXA, SPACETIDE and SIA-India invite you to an exclusive preparatory webinar ahead of APRSAF-32 and Space Industry Connect (SIC) to explore market trends, policies, and key players across both ecosystems. 📅 Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 ⏰ Time: 17:00–18:00 JST | 13:30–14:30 IST 🎯 Theme: Overview of the Space Industry in India & Japan (Space Industry Connect Prep) 📍 Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… #Kizuna #IndiaJapan #VeerGuardian2026 #APRSAF32 #SpaceIndustryConnect #JAXA #SPACETIDE #SIAIndia

🇮🇳Strengthening India-Montana Engagement 🇺🇸 Mr. Anil Prakash, Director General SIA, met with a visiting delegation from the State of Montana Trade Mission in New Delhi today. It was a great opportunity to discuss new avenues for collaboration in the space sector for research and growth, spanning key sectors like:-   1. Agriculture  2. Agri-tech,  3. Biotechnology  4. Precision Manufacturing 5. Higher education exchanges. Such productive conversations around strengthening economic ties and building impactful international partnerships helps strengthen our vision and core values. In picture (L-R): • Dr.Sreekala Bajwa – Vice President, Dean, and Director, College of Agriculture & Agricultural Experiment Station, Montana State University (MSU) • Dr. Dilpreet Bajwa – Professor and Department Head, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, MSU •Cynthia Ekberg Tsai Tsai – CEO & Board Member, Healthquest / Montana BioScience Alliance •Steven Eror – CEO & President, Solo-Dex, Inc. / Montana Bioscience Alliance • Dr. Krishna Rupavatharam – Director, Spectrum Labs & CTO, Quantum Core, MSU #GlobalPartnerships #IndiaUSA #AgriTech #HigherEducation #PrecisionManufacturing #Biotech #MontanaToIndia #InternationalTrade #StrategicGrowth #Innovation

🇮🇳 Indian Startups Scale New Heights: Four Pathbreaking Payloads Reach Orbit on SpaceX Transporter-18! Huge congratulations to Dhruva Space, SatLeo Labs, TakeMe2Space, and EON Space Labs on successfully reaching orbit aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-18 rideshare mission! As proud components of the SIA-India community, these trailblazers are demonstrating the phenomenal breadth of innovation emerging from India’s private NewSpace ecosystem. This mission brings together an impressive range of homegrown space capabilities, from hosted payload platforms and thermal intelligence to on-orbit AI computing and next-generation Earth observation. 🔹 @DhruvaSpace — LEAP-2 : Built on the P-30 satellite platform, LEAP-2 is hosting payloads including SatLeo Labs’ TAPAS-1 and Sodern’s star tracker. Dhruva Space also undertook the end-to-end launch integration of LEAP-2 with Falcon 9 — demonstrating India’s growing capabilities across satellite platforms and mission delivery. 🔹 @satleolabs — TAPAS-1 is demonstrating commercial thermal infrared Earth observation, opening new possibilities for applications such as agriculture, climate monitoring, urban heat mapping and disaster response. 🔹 @tm2space — MOI-1A brings 117 TOPS of onboard computing to orbit, enabling AI models to process Earth-observation data directly in space before downlink — an important step toward intelligent, data-driven space systems. 🔹 @EonSpacelabs — The 502-gram MIRA imaging system, flying aboard MOI-1A, demonstrates the potential of compact multispectral space imaging and serves as a pathfinder for EON’s future Earth-observation capabilities. Together, these missions demonstrate the breadth of innovation emerging from India’s NewSpace ecosystem — from building the spacecraft, to sensing Earth, processing intelligence in orbit, and enabling new commercial space applications. Read Full Article: timesofindia.indiatimes.com/… #SIAIndia #IndianSpaceIndustry #SpaceTech #Transporter18 #SpaceX #DhruvaSpace #SatLeoLabs #TakeMe2Space #EONSpaceLabs #EarthObservation #OrbitalComputing #ThermalImaging #MadeInIndia #AtmanirbharBharat @isro @INSPACeIND

🚀 Hurry! Submissions are closing fast! Don’t miss your chance to be part of Space Kalpana 2.0 – Mission 2047: “Rocket Revolution”. Dream it. Design it. Pitch it. 🚀 Bring your launch vehicle idea to life, take part in the challenge and win exciting rewards! 🏆 📅 Submit by 5 October 2026 👉 Register now: forms.gle/cPMpLoqb3b5njcJc7 Are you up for the challenge? 🚀 #SpaceKalpana2 #Mission2047 #RocketRevolution #SIAIndia #SpaceEducation #NewSpaceIndia #YoungInnovators

🇮🇳 Indian Space Companies Pitching at AEROTEC 2026 | Changwon, Korea SIA-India is proud to showcase the capabilities and ambitions of India’s growing space industry at AEROTEC 2026, the 2nd International Aerospace Technology Fair, in Changwon, Korea. As part of the Indian Space Companies Pitching Session, leading Indian companies are presenting their technologies, solutions and vision to an international audience, highlighting India’s expanding capabilities across space communications, avionics, VLEO missions, space intelligence and next-generation satellite systems. The participation is part of SIA-India’s LEAP — Leading Exhibition Access Programme, an initiative aimed at enabling Indian space companies to access global industry platforms, showcase their capabilities, connect with international stakeholders and explore opportunities for partnerships and market expansion. Through initiatives such as LEAP and the India Pavilion, SIA-India continues to create avenues for Indian companies to take their technologies and capabilities to international markets. Sanyark Space Technologies: Mohammed Yousuf presents “Building the Next Layer of India’s PNT & Secure Communications Infrastructure”, highlighting the company’s vision for LEO-based NAV-COM satellite constellations for an autonomous world. Samtel Avionics: Rakesh Bhan presents “From Avionics to Aerospace: Building Trusted Technology Partnerships”, showcasing capabilities spanning avionics, aerospace electronics and advanced technology solutions. Orbitt Space: Christopher Pamar presents “Enabling Next Generation of VLEO Missions in India”, highlighting new opportunities for very-low-Earth-orbit missions and space-based intelligence. Digantara: Yuga Nose presents the company’s work in advancing space intelligence and orbital awareness, contributing to a more informed and sustainable space environment. From Indian innovation to global collaboration — shaping the next chapter of the space economy. 🇮🇳🤝🇰🇷 #SIAIndia #AEROTEC2026 #IndianSpaceIndustry #IndiaSpace #SpaceEconomy #NewSpace #SpaceTechnology #Aerospace #SpaceInnovation #GlobalCollaboration #IndiaKorea #Changwon #SpaceIndustry #SatelliteTechnology #VLEO #Avionics #SpaceCommunications @SamtelAvionics | @Digantarahq | @SanyarkSpace |

🇮🇳 SIA-India Pitching Session at AEROTEC 2026 | Changwon, Korea SIA-India is proud to bring India’s space and aerospace capabilities to the global stage at AEROTEC 2026, the 2nd International Aerospace Technology Fair, in Changwon, Korea. The session featured Anil Prakash, Director General, SIA-India, presenting “India’s Space Economy: Building Capability at Scale” — highlighting India’s journey from national capability to a globally connected and increasingly dynamic space industry. The session provided an opportunity to showcase India’s growing space ecosystem and highlight capabilities across satellite communications, avionics, Earth observation, manufacturing and NewSpace technologies, while exploring opportunities for international collaboration, partnerships and investment. Connecting Indian innovation with global opportunities. 🇮🇳🤝🌏 #SIAIndia #AEROTEC2026 #IndiaSpace #IndianSpaceIndustry #SpaceEconomy #GlobalPitchingDay #IndiaKorea #SpaceTechnology #Aerospace #NewSpace #GlobalCollaboration #Changwon #SpaceIndustry @AnilPra28432993

🇮🇳 India Pavilion at AEROTEC 2026 | Changwon, Korea A strong Indian presence at AEROTEC 2026 as the India Pavilion brings together leading Indian space and aerospace companies in Changwon, Korea. Facilitated by SIA-India, the India Pavilion provides a platform for Indian companies to showcase their capabilities, connect with international stakeholders and explore new opportunities across the global aerospace and space ecosystem. Proud to bring together: Orbitt Space | Sanyark Space Technologies | digantara | Samtel Avionics From aerospace and defence to avionics, satellite technologies, Earth observation and NewSpace solutions, the participating companies represent the breadth and growing capabilities of India’s space and aerospace industry. 📍 India Pavilion – Booth A-13 📅 30 September – 2 October 2026 📌 Changwon, Korea | AEROTEC 2026 Indian innovation. Global connections. New possibilities. 🇮🇳🤝🇰🇷 #SIAIndia #IndiaPavilion #IndianSpaceIndustry #Aerospace #SpaceIndustry #NewSpace #SpaceTechnology #AerospaceTechnology #IndiaKorea #GlobalCollaboration #Changwon #MakeInIndia @SanyarkSpace @SamtelAvionics @Digantarahq

🚀 Welcoming CERT-In as Supporting Partner for Space Kalpana 2.0 SIA-India is pleased to welcome CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) as the Supporting Partner for Space Kalpana 2.0 – Rocket Revolution, a national launch vehicle design challenge for school and undergraduate students. Their support strengthens our shared commitment to encouraging the next generation of innovators while bringing greater awareness of cybersecurity and secure-by-design thinking into the future of space technology. Together, we look forward to inspiring young minds to design, innovate and build for India’s future in space. 🚀🇮🇳 📅 Deadline to Apply: October 5, 2026 🔗 Register Here: sia-india.com/space-kalpana-… 📄 Read the Concept Note: hhttps://www.sia-india.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/space-kalapana-2.O-2-1.pdf Disclaimer - This is not an engineering challenge but a conceptual challenge. Follow our website link (sia-india.com/) to read about FAQs related to Space Kalpana. #SpaceKalpana20 #SIAIndia #CERTIn #RocketRevolution #SpaceTechnology #SpaceEducation #STEM #CyberSecurity #StudentsInSpace #NewSpaceIndia #IndianSpaceSector #WorldSpaceWeek @IndianCERT