T-Hub, a startup community enabler, has announced that it has selected 10 startups for the AWS-Intel Innovation Pod for Drone-tech Accelerator program, India's first-ever accelerator program focused on drone technology.
T-Hub, a startup community enabler, has announced that it has selected 10 startups for the AWS-Intel Innovation Pod for Drone-tech Accelerator program, India's first-ever accelerator program focused on drone technology.
The accelerator program is organized by T-Hub and Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC), with support from Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Intel.
T-Hub received over 300 applications from startups focused on drone technology across India, including from New Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.
The AWS-Intel Innovation Pod for Drone-tech Accelerator program empowers startups with the tools and skills needed to drive the adoption of drone technology in India.
It aims to address specific use cases like 360-degree aerial surveys, live recording feed, and geospatial analysis in sectors, including defense, space, national security, healthcare, public safety, transportation, transit, citizen engagement, agriculture, among others.
"The rise of drone tech startups has increased in India over the last three years, and we believe that if entrepreneurs passionate about drone tech are supported now, India can take the leading position in this space in the future," said Mahankali Srinivas Rao, CEO of T-Hub.
"T-Hub has helped equip entrepreneurs to create new jobs, market their products and solutions, and generate funding. Through the AWS-Intel Innovation Pod for drone acceleration, we will stay focused on supporting startups in the drone tech space with multiple elements like product design leveraging technical and subject matter advisory from AWS, go-to-market strategies, and investment pitches," Rao added.
The ten startups selected by T-Hub for this program are:
10 Infinite
Akin Analytics
Daybest Research
Drogo Drones
Indrones
Oplus Innovation
Senseacre Labs
Vecros Technologies
Vyomik Drones
Yaralava Technologies
"The AWS-Intel Innovation Pod for drone acceleration program supports startups through better adoption of AWS technologies, cloud credits, mentorship, and customer outreach to rapidly innovate and scale.
We are happy to help India's drone startups accelerate and achieve impactful outcomes in this emerging field," said Deepti Dutt, Head of Strategic Initiatives - Public Sector at AWS India and South Asia.
The five-month-long accelerator program also provided startups with access to workspace and support from value partners during the ideation phase.
The selected startups will get access to technical and subject matter advisory from AWS, go-to-market strategies, and investment pitches to support them in their journey to success.
In conclusion, the AWS-Intel Innovation Pod for Drone-tech Accelerator program is a significant step towards promoting drone technology in India.
It will not only empower startups with the tools and skills needed to drive adoption but also encourage the development of innovative use cases in various sectors.
With the support of T-Hub, TSIC, AWS, and Intel, these startups will have the necessary resources to achieve impactful outcomes and take India's drone tech industry to the next level.
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