Former chairman of ISRO A. S. Kiran Kumar and others at the launch of the cohort.
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The third cohort of AIC T-Hub SpaceTech accelerator programme Orbit comprising 13 startups seeking to handhold the enterprises through multiple initiatives has been launched.
The selected startups are engaged in building critical technologies across propulsion systems, orbital servicing, sovereign compute, satellite intelligence, space energy systems, satellite connectivity and downstream geospatial technologies. They will gain access to leading experts, investors, former ISRO leaders and veterans from India’s space sector through specialised masterclasses, mentorship sessions and industry engagements, T-Hub said in a release.
Sanyark Space Technologies, Trishul Space, Kessler Dynamics, Velotrax, Zoove Space, Space OS, Humanity Space, Landlens, STAR Labs, Red Balloon Aerospace, Astro Voltaics, Orbit Grid, and Nibiaa Devices are the 13 startups.
“The pace and intensity with which young startups are building technology and capability in India’s space sector is truly encouraging. Platforms like ORBIT are playing a critical role in enabling founders and strengthening India’s SpaceTech capabilities for the future,” former chairman of ISRO A. S. Kiran Kumar said.
The launch of the latest cohort comes in the backdrop of India’s SpaceTech sector witnessing strong momentum, driven by increasing private participation, growing investor interest and rising global attention. Hyderabad has emerged as an important hub for the sector and is home to a growing number of startups building across the space value chain, T-Hub said.
With Cohort 3, ORBIT has now supported 36 SpaceTech startups, while T-Hub’s broader SpaceTech initiatives have engaged with more than 100 startups building across the space sector. Previous ORBIT cohorts collectively enabled around ₹30 crore in funding and contributed to 18 published IPs.
“India’s SpaceTech ecosystem is entering an exciting phase, with founders building ambitious companies and solving complex challenges across the space value chain. Through ORBIT, we aim to give startups access to the expertise, networks and opportunities they need to grow and contribute to India’s expanding space economy,” T-Hub CEO Kavikrut said.
Published – June 03, 2026 09:50 pm IST
