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Innovations for Defence Excellence- Defence Innovation Organization (iDEX-DIO) is all set to participate in the tenth edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024 from 10 to 12 January 2024 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. An iDEX Pavilion is being set up based on the theme of the Summit ‘Gateway to the Future’, wherein the iDEX innovators will be exhibiting their futuristic technologies in the field of Unmanned Solutions, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Advance Material, etc.

The leading defence startups/MSMEs of iDEX will be showcasing their cutting-edge solutions at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show 2024 during the Global Summit. The Trade Show will spotlight ‘TECHADE and Disruptive Technologies’ and feature the Champion Services Sector, emphasizing Digital India initiatives, India Stack, and Emerging Technologies including Industry 4.0, Smart Manufacturing, and AI/ML, among others.

iDEX will also look forward to exploring new partnerships, and collaborations, engaging with industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to collectively envision a future, and contributing to the vibrant economic landscape of Gujarat and beyond.

About iDEX

iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence), the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Defence, Govt of India launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in 2018. The objective of the scheme is to cultivate an innovation ecosystem in the Defence and Aerospace sector by collaborating with startups, innovators, MSMEs, incubators, and academia. iDEX offers grants and support for R&D with significant potential for future adoption in Indian defence and aerospace.

It is currently engaged with around 400+ Startups and MSMEs, till now procurement of 31 items worth over Rs 2000 Cr. has been cleared. Recognized as a game-changer in the defence ecosystem, iDEX has received the PM Award for Innovation in the defence sector.

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