Dhruva Space

We are excited by the Government of India's commitment to enhancing equity support, which will instill confidence in the investment community to channel funds into India’s thriving private Space sector. The allocation of INR 1000 crore to the approved venture fund under IN-SPACe is poised to drive innovation and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the Space industry. We hope this capital infusion will not only accelerate the ecosystem’s growth trajectory but also enhance our ability to attract additional investments, catalysing a multiplier effect for Dhruva Space’s later-stage development, particularly as we establish our 280,000 sq-ft spacecraft manufacturing facility and fulfill orders for Space missions for global customers, enabling Dhruva Space to compete on the global stage. I’d like to add that this support enables early-stage and later-stage startups to boldly innovate and pioneer next-gen products. It enables the Space sector to focus on breakthrough technologies and market expansion, allowing us to try and be ahead of the curve in the global market: Mr Sanjay Nekkanti, Co-Chair, FICCI Committee on Space & Geospatial Applications and CEO & Co-founder, Dhruva Space.

🚀🇮🇹 What a memorable experience at #IAC2024 in Milan, Italy! As proud exhibitors as part of #ISRO's pavilion, Team Dhruva Space found themselves at the heart of this vibrant event. Here are some key highlights from our time there: 🛰️ Announced our hosted payload offering: at least 1U payload volume sponsored by us in each LEAP mission, complete with technical assistance, long-term partnership opportunities, and funding for innovators — aligning with the Government of India’s Performance-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Space and semiconductors; and   🤝 We have partnered with Skyroot Aerospace to integrate their Vikram series of launch vehicles with our P-30 satellite platform, creating a comprehensive solution for satellite design and launch services. This collaboration addresses the growing demand for commercial Space missions, In-Orbit Demonstrations (IOD); 🌍 Engaged with numerous international Space agencies – Agenzia Spaziale Italiana, Kenya Space Agency, European Space Agency - ESA, and CNES – and various industry leaders, fostering valuable connections and collaborations to enable ease of access to Space; and 🔧 Attended insightful and expert-led technical sessions on emerging technologies for Space missions, sustainability, and more! We are filled with gratitude towards ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization, IN-SPACe, and International Astronautical Federation for the opportunity to connect, learn, and innovate alongside global minds in the Space industry. #tradeshow #collaboration #milan #business #startups #IAC2024Milan #ISRO #IAC

🏆 We’re thrilled to share that Dhruva Space has been awarded 'Best Glocal Startup of the Year' at the prestigious India Mobile Congress 2024! Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, the Hon'ble Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Government of India, presented this award to Dhruva Space, represented by our co-founder Chaitanya Dora. 🛰️ This recognition underscores Team Dhruva's commitment to innovation and excellence in the global satellite industry. Being honoured at India Mobile Congress highlights our role in meeting the increasing demand for satellite solutions that address both local and global challenges. As we expand our reach and capabilities, we remain dedicated to bridging the gap between local insights and global needs, ensuring that our full-stack Space technologies empower communities worldwide. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey! #IMC2024 #startups #spacetech #india #newspace #newspaceindia #award #innovation #satellites #satellite #IoT

🛰️ In celebration of #WorldSpaceWeek 2024, Dhruva Space proudly welcomed Mr. Herve DERREY, CEO of Thales Alenia Space, and Mr. Martin Sion, CEO of ArianeGroup, for the launch of our state-of-the-art satellite integration cleanroom at our Hyderabad HQ! 🏢 This advanced facility will bolster Dhruva Space’s capacity to deliver Space-grade Solar Arrays and streamline the assembly, integration, and testing processes for larger spacecrafts including our proprietary P-Nu microsatellite, catering to a diverse range of global clients across multiple sectors. This new cleanroom not only enhances Dhruva Space’s capabilities to meet the growing demand for satellites but also marks a significant milestone on our journey toward our upcoming 280,000 sq-ft spacecraft manufacturing facility. 🇫🇷 Our new cleanroom’s inauguration took place during the insightful and engaging GIFAS Space Delegation visit to our Hyderabad HQ, wherein our team interacted with some of France’s key players in the Aerospace industry (ArianeGroup, CetraC.io, CT Ingenierie, Dassault Aviation, Gekatex Group, Hexcel Corporation, Nicomatic, RIDE! space, Safran, SEREME, SOCOMORE, Starbust, and Thales Alenia Space). 2024 marks 60 years of Indo-French Space Cooperation, and we would like to express our gratitude to GIFAS - Groupement des Industries Françaises Aéronautiques et Spatiales, Embassy of France, Centre National d'Études Spatiales, Business France, and Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI), for continuing to help deepen these long-standing ties!

As the torchbearer of India-borne entrepreneurship, your guidance, vision, and humility have inspired generations of innovators who followed in your footsteps. Owing to your enduring legacy, scores of Indians shall continue to dream of making a mark on the global stage. Farewell, Shri Ratan Tata.

What a great #WorldSpaceWeek 2024 so far! Team Dhruva Space had the privilege of hosting the GIFAS Space Delegation, comprising some game-changing Aerospace companies (ArianeGroup, CetraC.io, CT Ingenierie, Dassault Aviation, Gekatex Group, Hexcel Corporation, Nicomatic, RIDE! space, Safran, SEREME, SOCOMORE, Starbust, and Thales Alenia Space) at our HQ, in the heart of #Hyderabad. Kicking off with an insightful presentation from our CEO & Co-founder, Sanjay Nekkanti, we showcased Dhruva Space’s landmark achievements and our ambitious roadmap ahead. I must add, our newly established events area, featuring custom artwork of celestial bodies and Space luminaries, set the perfect backdrop for this special visit! The delegation then embarked on a guided tour of our cutting-edge #satellite and subsystem manufacturing capabilities, separation systems, and our Ground Station and mission control centre, interacting with a number of Team Dhruva's engineers. They also had the opportunity to view a scaled model of our upcoming 280,000 sq. ft. facility! A heartfelt thank you to GIFAS - Groupement des Industries Françaises Aéronautiques et Spatiales, the Embassy of France, Centre National d'Études Spatiales, Business France India, and Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) for their continued support in strengthening the enduring Indo-French partnership. Happy to share that this engagement sparked meaningful discussions on satellite technology, Space exploration, and international collaboration. We eagerly anticipate advancing global innovation together in the Space sector for a brighter future! #indofrench #partnerships #india #france #startups #business #dhruvaspace #aerospace #telangana #satellites #spacetech #groundstation #nanosats #microsats #engineering

“Investors were sceptical about spacetech,” said Sanjay Nekkanti, Founder & CEO of Dhruva Space, at #TechSparks2024, describing the challenges of raising capital in a high-cost industry. Inspired by a Stanford professor's models, Nekkanti tackled this by building a product based on advance capital from customers. Dhruva adopted vertical integration to streamline the fragmented spacetech value chain, collaborating with 550+ vendors, many of whom have decades of experience with #ISRO. #SpaceTech #Innovation Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/guy87eJ7

🇮🇳 On this #GandhiJayanti, we honour #MahatmaGandhi’s fight for India’s freedom. Here’s to unity, progress and prosperity!

🇮🇹 Ciao, Italia! Team Dhruva Space is gearing up for #IAC2024 in Milan, Italy. Come find us at the #ISRO Pavilion! A big thank you to ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization and IN-SPACe for inviting us to exhibit and network on this valued stage. We look forward to meeting with many more of the global Space community’s scientists, agencies, industry reps, academia, policy-makers, and more! #india #italy #milan #newspace #newspaceindia #startups #iac #iacmilan #business #spacetech

🇫🇷 Team Dhruva Space is still riding high on our recent participation at World Space Business Week 2024 in Paris, France! Our CEO & Co-founder Sanjay Nekkanti participated in a panel ‘Factory Fresh: Smallsats Rolling off the Line’, elaborating about the future of satellite factories, and diving into our upcoming 280,000 sq. ft. spacecraft manufacturing facility in #Hyderabad.  This cutting-edge facility will meet both India’s expanding Space needs and global demands. To round off the excitement, as proud Silver Sponsors and Merch Sponsors of #WSBW2024, we were thrilled to represent the innovative spirit of Indian startups on a prestigious stage, and also see our custom Made-in-India khadi bags embraced by the global Space community. A big kudos to NovaSpace for putting together a successful WSBW 2024! #WSBW #innovation #startups #smallsat #paris #france #india #newspace #newspaceindia #collaboration #makeinindia #madeinindia #manufacturing #merchandise