During the program, startups received structured guidance and mentorship, culminating in presentations of their solutions to an international audience. Demonstrations included AquaAirX’s amphibious drone, Inferigence Quotient’s AI-based Detect-and-Avoid system for UAVs, Keploy’s AI-driven test agent for secure environments, and Dyau Robotics’ autonomous 3D mapping solution for GPS-denied settings.
Launched in November 2024, NeuSPHERE focuses on Indian startups in fields such as AI, big data, advanced navigation, quantum technologies, XR-maintenance and training, and wearable technology. The programme provides participants with access to global mentorship, networking opportunities, funding, and advanced resources to accelerate market-ready solutions.
Boaz Levy, IAI’s President and CEO, said: “The NeuSPHERE Demo Day is a powerful testament to the ingenuity and potential of these Indian startups. Through the program, IAI reaffirms its long-standing commitment to India’s innovation ecosystem by empowering local entrepreneurs, accelerating breakthrough technologies, and building bridges to global markets. This is more than a program, it’s a platform for India’s next generation of tech leaders to shape the future of defense innovation. At IAI, we see this as the beginning of a long-term partnership to support the development of cutting-edge solutions and shape the future of aerospace and defense together.”
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Eytan Eshel, Executive Vice President of Technology, R&D and Innovation (CTO) of IAI, said: “The NeuSPHERE Demo Day marks a pivotal moment in IAI’s journey with India’s startup ecosystem. Over the course of the program, we’ve seen remarkable innovation, creativity, and technical depth from the first cohort. These startups are not only addressing real-world challenges but are also building technologies with global relevance.”
