IISc Bengaluru (Indian Institute of Science) - Space Startups Incubator

IISc Bengaluru (Indian Institute of Science) - Space Startups Incubator is an incubator based in Bangalore, India, supporting startups in aerospace and space technology. It fosters ventures founded by its faculty, staff, and students. Notable incubated companies include AlgoBotix Pvt. Ltd., which provides software solutions for aerial robotics to UAV platform manufacturers, service providers, defense establishments, and governmental organizations. OrbitAID, a space deep tech company, is developing sustainable in-orbit refueling solutions, aiming to create a "Fuel Station in Space" with tanker satellites to extend satellite lifespans. S&I Engg. Solutions (SandI), founded in 2006, specializes in engineering simulations. Featherdyn Pvt. Ltd. focuses on indigenous design and development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and auxiliary systems for applications like surveillance, utility monitoring, border security, emergency delivery, medical logistics, and rescue operations. Guerin Technologies Pvt. Ltd., co-founded by IISc alumni, is a space-tech startup developing passive space-deployable mechanisms and has demonstrated two novel technology concepts, supported by grants from the Government of India and Government of Karnataka. Vishvasys Technologies Pvt. Ltd. works in Air Traffic Control and MedTech. The incubator leverages the Department of Aerospace Engineering's extensive collaborations with organizations like Hindustan Aircraft Limited (HAL), the National Aeronautical Laboratory (NAL), and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).