Innovations for Defence Excellence-Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO)

The Innovations for Defence Excellence-Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO) is an initiative under India’s Ministry of Defence designed to foster innovation and technological development in the defence and aerospace sectors. It engages a wide range of contributors, including MSMEs, startups, individual innovators, R&D institutes, and academia, providing them with funding and support for R&D. iDEX-DIO’s goals include rapid development of new, indigenized, and innovative technologies to modernize the Indian Military, and it encourages a culture of co-creation and co-innovation. Its recent activities include participating in the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024, showcasing cutting-edge defence technologies.