The iCreate Drone Challenge 2025 is a national deep-tech initiative designed to identify, nurture, and accelerate groundbreaking drone technologies from innovators, students, and startups across India. The vision is to strengthen India’s goal of becoming a global drone hub by 2030.
The challenge is divided into two tracks: Aerial Excellence (Speed, Payload, Endurance) and Component Indigenisation (Propulsion, Avionics, Sensors, etc.).
Key Benefits and Support:
- Funding Pool: Opportunity to pitch for a funding pool of up to ₹2 Crore from iCreate.
- Acceleration:Fully sponsored residential Prototype Acceleration Programme at iCreate (worth ~₹6L per team).
- Pilot Opportunities: Unlock paid pilot opportunities with industry and government partners.
- Technical Support: Access to state-of-the-art labs, rapid prototyping facilities, software credits, and expert technical mentorship.
- Ecosystem Access: Connections to a vast network of angel investors, VCs, corporate partners, and national recognition.
Know more about the tracks and themes here: iCreate Drone Challenge