7 Startups Awarded Contracts By DRDO

EyeROV Technologies

Founded by IIT alumni in 2016, EyeROV makes underwater drones, ROVs, USVs, and cameras for search and rescue, research, defence, and aquaculture.

Sagar Defence Engineering

Founded in 2015 by Nikunj Parashar, Sagar Defence Engineering manufactures drones, aircraft, and unmanned marine surface vehicles (UMSVs).

Oxygen 2 Innovation

Founded in 2016 by Ashok, Abhinav, Kalpana Singhal, and Ben Singleton, Oxygen 2 Innovation develops AR/VR combat aviation simulators and manufactures robotic vehicles, 3D printers, and drones.

Craftlogic Labs

Founded in 2018 by Kannan Raman Natrajan, Craftlogic Labs develops visual computing and AI solutions for small and medium automotive and optical OEMs.

Data Patterns

Founded in 1998 by Srinivasagopalan Rangarajan, Indus Teqsite Pvt Ltd, rebranded as Data Patterns in 2021, manufactures and services defense electronics.

Accord Software & Systems

Founded in 1991 by JM Sundaresan and team, Accord offers software and hardware services in avionics, GNSS, and real-time embedded systems.

Aloha Tech Ventures

Aloha Tech Ventures, a Coimbatore startup, supplies software/hardware for industries like mobility/logistics and textiles. They've secured a project for Graphene-based smart e-textiles.

Indigenisation Push: DRDO Awards Contracts To 7 Startups