Startup And Fundraising 8 September 2026
Karnataka Leverages ISRO and Startups to Target Half India's Space Market
Karnataka’s policy links ISRO collaboration with a growing startup ecosystem to capture up to 50% of India’s space market and 5% globally. It provides financial assistance for testing, R&D, technology acquisition and quality certification to space‑focused startups and MSMEs, driving local capability and private investment.
Karnataka has unveiled a policy that teams up with ISRO and local space startups to claim a large share of the domestic and global space market. The plan aims for up to half of India’s market and a 5% slice of the world market, backed by state support.
- Financial aid for testing and R&D
- Funding for technology acquisition
- Support for quality certification
- Assistance targeted at space‑focused startups and MSMEs
The government hopes the measures will boost indigenous capability and draw private investment. Read the full story.
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