The flagship event will bring together top space-tech startups, investors, and ecosystem leaders at Taj MG Road, Bengaluru, for a day of innovation, collaboration, and future-focused dialogue.
NFAPost, Bengaluru: As India’s space-tech ecosystem gains global traction, KickSky Space Lab is set to host its much-anticipated Demo Day 2025 on Friday, October 10, at Trinity Hall – 2, Taj MG Road, Bengaluru. The day-long event promises to be a convergence point for India’s most promising space-tech startups, leading investors, and industry pioneers, celebrating innovation and collaboration driving the country’s ascent in the global space economy.
The KickSky Space Lab Demo Day serves as a launchpad for startups graduating from Cohort #002, offering them a unique opportunity to showcase their cutting-edge technologies and solutions to a distinguished audience of investors, corporate leaders, and government representatives.
A Day of Insight, Innovation, and Impact
The event will commence at 10:30 AM with guest arrivals and registration, followed by the opening ceremony and a welcome address by the host team at 11:15 AM.
The day’s sessions are designed to provide a deep dive into the opportunities, challenges, and investment outlook shaping the next phase of India’s space-tech sector.
Panel Session 1: The Future of SpaceTech — Opportunities, Capital & Collaboration
Kicking off the discussions, the first panel (11:35 AM – 12:05 PM) will explore the evolving landscape of space technology and investment. The session brings together a stellar lineup of speakers including:
- Shubham Jhuria, Partner & CFO, Aeravti Ventures
- Kalpana Sindhu, Partner, 1Crowd
- Ramanathan Srinivasan, Head of Innovation Operations, Airbus Innovation Center – India & South Asia
- Ashutosh Srivastava, Vice President (Investments), SanchiConnect (Moderator)
This conversation will highlight how collaboration between deep-tech founders, investors, and corporates is shaping the capital flow and innovation pipeline across India’s rapidly expanding space-tech domain.
Guest of Honour Keynote: Vision from India’s Space Leadership
At 12:10 PM, the event will feature a special address by the Guest of Honor, Dr. V. S. Hegde, former Chairman & Managing Director of Antrix Corporation Ltd. and Scientific Secretary, ISRO.
Dr. Hegde is expected to share insights on India’s growing role in global space exploration, commercialization, and the pivotal role startups play in extending ISRO’s innovation legacy.
Panel Session 2: The India-Origin Space Story — Building Locally, Scaling Globally
The second panel (12:25 PM – 12:55 PM) will focus on how Indian space-tech startups are building globally competitive solutions from local innovation hubs.
Moderated by D. S. Govindarajan, President of Aniara Communications, the discussion will feature:
- Suyash Singh, Founder & CEO, GalaxEye
- Vasan Churchill, Investment Analyst, TDK Ventures
- Aishwary Thakur, Investment Manager, JAFCO Asia
- Preetham Naik, Principal, Riceberg Ventures
This session will delve into cross-border partnerships, capital access, and how Indian startups are positioning themselves as global contenders in the new space economy.
Showcasing Innovation: Demo Pitches from Cohort #002
The highlight of the event, the Demo Pitch Session (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM), will feature KickSky Space Lab’s Cohort #002 startups, each presenting their cutting-edge innovations—from satellite and propulsion technologies to AI-driven analytics and in-orbit services.
This session is expected to draw strong investor interest as founders present scalable business models designed to power the future of global space operations.
Closing Note and Networking Lunch
The event will conclude with a closing note (2:05 PM – 2:15 PM) reflecting on the spirit of collaboration and innovation defining India’s space-tech journey, followed by a networking lunch where participants can engage informally with industry peers, investors, and thought leaders.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive by 10:15 AM to ensure smooth registration and participation in the day’s sessions.
Driving India’s Space-Tech Future
With India emerging as a global hub for commercial space innovation, KickSky Space Lab Demo Day 2025 stands as a testament to the nation’s growing capability in building world-class space technologies. The event aims to catalyze the next phase of growth by fostering meaningful connections between startups, investors, and strategic partners driving the country’s new space economy.
