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flag India launches iCreate Drone Challenge 2025 to boost domestic drone innovation with funding and support for startups.

flag India has launched the iCreate Drone Challenge 2025, a national initiative to boost drone innovation in speed, endurance, payload, and domestic component development. flag Backed by Startup India, DPIIT, DGCA, and top institutions, the challenge features two tracks: Aerial Excellence and Component Indigenisation. flag Selected startups will receive up to ₹2 crore in funding, mentorship, lab access, and industry collaboration opportunities. flag Regional qualifiers begin in November 2025, leading to a prototype phase in December and a Grand Demo Day on January 9, 2026. flag The program, supported by Dassault Systèmes, aims to strengthen India’s drone sector for defense, agriculture, logistics, and emergency response by 2030. flag Applications are open from October 1 to November 15, 2025.

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