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A banner image for Vaanam, a space tech accelerator, featuring its logo prominently displayed against a backdrop of space and a sunrise over Earth. On the right side of the image is a portrait of Nambi Narayanan, former ISRO scientist, who is mentoring the accelerator. The logo includes a stylized arc representing a satellite orbit, with the text "Vaanam Space Tech Accelerator" beneath it. The overall design emphasizes the space theme and the involvement of a prominent figure in India's space research.

Vaanam: Pioneering Space Tech Accelerator Launched in Chennai

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Anurag Trivedi

Vaanam, the first private space tech accelerator in India, was launched in Chennai to bolster the space startup ecosystem in Tamil Nadu. Spearheaded by entrepreneurs Hariharan Vedamurthy and Sameer Bharat Ram, the accelerator aims to support startups with mentorship from former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan. The initiative was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu industries minister TRB Raaja, highlighting the state's commitment to advancing space technology. With plans to establish a propellant park and a second rocket launchpad in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu is positioning itself as a hub for space innovation. Minister Rajaa emphasized the state and central government's support for space tech startups, highlighting the significance of accelerators in funding and development. Narayanan underscored the need for private sector involvement and proposed an Asian Space Agency to foster interplanetary travel and enhance trade relations in the region.

Build for ISRO, Build for India" - A satellite in space with the Earth in the background and text emphasizing building for ISRO and India.

ISRO Launches AI for Space Immersion Startup Challenge with IIIT Hyderabad

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Anurag Trivedi

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in collaboration with IIIT Hyderabad's National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), has announced the AI for Space Immersion Startup Challenge. This initiative aims to nurture the next generation of space-tech pioneers through activities like ideation sessions, pitching rounds, industry talks, panel discussions, and mentorship. Dr. Srinivas K., Director of NRSC, emphasized the importance of collaboration to solve complex space and geospatial challenges. Participants can choose between the Startup Challenge for early-stage startups and established companies, or the Student/Research Challenge for researchers and students. The event offers funding opportunities, industry exposure, networking, and collaboration with ISRO scientists and industry leaders. Applications are open for visionaries to submit proposals online.