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About T-DRIVE
Welcome to the Future of Defence Innovation
T-DRIVE, an initiative by T-Hub, is designed to revolutionise the defence and aerospace sectors. By uniting key players in the ecosystem, T-DRIVE accelerates the commercialisation of advanced technologies and fosters impactful collaborations for sustainable growth.
A Vision for Self-Reliance
T-Hub aims to be a global leader in defence and aerospace innovation, championing national priorities such as ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ while creating a robust and sustainable ecosystem.
About T-DRIVE
Welcome to the Future of Defence Innovation
T-DRIVE, an initiative by T-Hub, is designed to revolutionise the defence and aerospace sectors. By uniting key players in the ecosystem, T-DRIVE accelerates the commercialisation of advanced technologies and fosters impactful collaborations for sustainable growth.
How T-DRIVE Propels Defence Innovation
- Industry-Armed Forces Collaboration: Bridging the gap for seamless technology adoption.
- Knowledge Enrichment: Hosting workshops, hackathons, and expert mentorship.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitating biannual meetings for meaningful partnerships.
- Event Access: Offering free participation in defence summits and conclaves.
- Innovation Showcases: Presenting technologies on national and global platforms.
- Policy Advocacy: Representing startups to government bodies for support.
- Procurement Support: Guiding startups through complex defence procurement.
- Project Development: Assisting in crafting detailed project reports (DPRs).
Creating Lasting Impact in Defence and Aerospace
Startup Consortium
Building a vibrant network of defence innovators on a subscription model.
Strengthening Defence Innovation
Establishing T-Hub as a leading hub for defence technologies.
Regional Development
Reducing reliance on imports and nurturing local talent.
Data Expansion
Continuously growing the aerospace and defence startup database.
Unified Efforts
Streamlining initiatives under one cohesive umbrella.
Opportunities for Students
Creating clear pathways into the defence and aerospace sectors.
Expert Guidance
Pairing startups and students with industry veterans.
Government Representation
Advocating for progressive defence-focused policies.
Collaborations and Funding
Enabling partnerships and unlocking funding for impactful solutions.
T-DRIVE: T-Hub’s Defence Research and InnoVation Ecosystem
Empowering Defence Innovation, Accelerating Impact
Why Choose T-DRIVE?
T-DRIVE is a unique initiative that drives defence and aerospace innovation by offering:
Innovative Ecosystem
Bridging startups with defence corporates, DPSUs, and military establishments
Opportunities to Grow
Provides mentorship, funding, procurement support, and market exposure to scale innovations.
Empowering Students
Offers internships, industry tours, and workshops to prepare future defence professionals
Knowledge and Networking
Hosts workshops, hackathons, biannual meetings, and exclusive defence summits to connect stakeholders
Global Visibility
Showcases innovations at leading national and international forums
Sustainable Model
Builds a self-sustainable ecosystem through strategic memberships and partnerships
T-DRIVE makes innovation accessible and impactful for everyone in the defence and aerospace ecosystem.
Who can apply T-DRIVE?
Startups
Innovators in defence and dual-use technologies.
Military
End-users of defence technologies.
Investors
Fueling cutting-edge defence ideas.
Government
Driving innovation through enabling policies.
DPSUs
Collaborating to accelerate tech adoption.
Defence Corporates
Collaborators advancing impactful solutions.
Students
Special Skill Development Program for students aspiring to come to the defence and aerospace sectors
Mentors/SMEs
Sharing knowledge and expertise.
Advisory Committees
Guiding the ecosystem with visionary leadership.
T-DRIVE For Students
The 60-day Special Skill Development Program (SSDP) under T-DRIVE equips students with practical exposure to India's defence innovation ecosystem. The program covers defence procurement, Make in India policies, emerging technologies, career opportunities, defence innovation & R&D, hands-on project work, industry tours, access to the T-Hub innovation ecosystem, and sessions by defence advisors & leaders.
- Eligibility:
- 3rd & 4th-year B.Tech students
- Final-year MBA students
- Final year BBA students
- Kickstart your journey in defence innovation with T-DRIVE SSDP!
Join the T-DRIVE Ecosystem
Be a part of India’s thriving defence innovation movement.
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FAQs
T-DRIVE is T-Hub’s initiative to accelerate innovation in the defence and aerospace sectors by connecting startups, corporates, students, investors, and defence stakeholders under one ecosystem.
T-DRIVE welcomes defence and aerospace startups, corporates seeking collaborations, students for industry exposure, investors funding innovation, and mentors or SMEs sharing expertise.
T-DRIVE provides startups access to mentorship, funding opportunities, procurement guidance, market visibility, and participation in global innovation showcases.
T-DRIVE assists startups by guiding them through defence procurement processes, helping them craft detailed project reports (DPRs), and connecting them with key stakeholders.
T-DRIVE SSDP (Special Skill Development Program) is a 60-day initiative to equip 3rd & 4th-year B.Tech and final-year MBA students with hands-on experience in India’s defence innovation ecosystem. It covers defence procurement, Make in India policies, emerging technologies, career opportunities, and R&D, along with industry exposure and expert interactions.
Interested participants can apply through the T-DRIVE platform
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drona.sreenivas@t-hub.co or
glossy.nayak@t-hub.co
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