April 21, 2026

ISRO organized a workshop on “Indigenisation of IT Applications” on April 15, 2026, at ISRO Headquarters, aimed at creating an interactive platform for engagement between ISRO's IT experts and a select group of six startups operating in the IT domain. The workshop witnessed participation from the Associate Scientific Secretary, Director (Promotion Directorate), Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe), Directors of various programme offices, and domain experts from across ISRO centres.

The programme commenced with pitch presentations by the six identified startups, who showcased their technological capabilities and presented customized proposals aligned with ISRO’s requirements. This was followed by an insightful talk by the Director, Promotion Directorate, IN-SPACe, providing an overview of Department of Space startup support programmes and the enabling ecosystem for industry participation. Subsequently, the Director, DISM, ISRO Headquarters, delivered a talk highlighting key opportunities for indigenization in critical IT domains.

The workshop concluded with an interactive session that facilitated open dialogue and networking, wherein queries from the participating startups were comprehensively addressed by officials from ISRO and IN-SPACe, paving the way for potential collaborations and future engagements.