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Pre-Incubation and Ideation: Students and startups can submit proposals under a three-phase program—Ideate, Innovate, and Demonstrate.
Funding and Support: Small grants (up to 2 lakh rupees) facilitate initial research, followed by larger seed funds (up to 10 lakh rupees) to scale prototypes.
Registration and Resources: Interested participants can register on the IN-SPACe portal, access dedicated platforms, mentorship, and technical facilities to turn ideas into commercial realities.
The Road Ahead: Opportunities and Challenges
The speaker emphasized that India, known for achieving milestones like lunar landings and high-cost technology development, now aims to democratize space access, foster innovation, and ensure societal benefits.