iDEX to Showcase Cutting-Edge Defence Technologies at Vibrant Gujarat 2024

January 8, 2024

Innovations for Defence Excellence-Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO) under India’s Ministry of Defence is participating at the 10th edition of prestigious Vibrant Gujarat Summit being held from January 10-12, 2024 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

About Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit

Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit is a flagship business event conceptualized in 2003 under visionary leadership of the then Gujarat CM Modi
It evolved as one of the most prestigious global platforms for investment, knowledge exchange and partnerships
The summit hosts seminars and conferences on cutting-edge topics like Industry 4.0, clean energy, sustainability etc.
It provides opportunities for companies to showcase world-class innovative products and technological demonstrations
Its focus sectors span emerging areas like E-mobility, Startups, MSMEs, Blue Economy and Smart Infrastructure
The summit aims to catalyze inclusive and sustainable development by connecting global policymakers and industry leaders

Futuristic Technologies on Display

Aligning with the summit’s theme ‘Gateway to the Future’, an iDEX pavilion has been set up where defence innovators and startups will exhibit trailblazing solutions in areas like drones, AI, cybersecurity, advanced materials etc.

Leading Startups to Showcase Innovations

Key defence startups and MSMEs associated with iDEX will display cutting-edge innovations at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show 2024 being organized alongside the summit, under its focus areas encompassing emerging tech.

Exploring Collaborations During Summit

iDEX also aims to utilize the global platform by connecting with industry leaders, policymakers and fellow innovators to build partnerships, and contribute towards nurturing Gujarat’s thriving innovation landscape.

About iDEX Scheme

Launched in 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, iDEX serves as the flagship innovation scheme of India’s Ministry of Defence. It focuses on mobilizing a defence technology innovation ecosystem via Industry-academia collaboration.

Key Objectives

Its core objectives involve supporting research and development of technologies with adoption potential in military through funding grants and fostering an innovation culture.

Current Engagements and Achievements

To date, iDEX has engaged with over 400 startups and MSMEs as innovation partners. Procurement worth over ₹2000 crores of iDEX-supported products has been approved, including drones, specialist vehicles etc.

Recognized as a game changing initiative, iDEX received the PM Award for catalyzing the defence startup environment by bolstering domestic R&D.

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