IN-SPACe awards ₹200.32cr to boost private Indian space startups
IN-SPACe has handed out ₹200.32 crore to Indian space startups, aiming to get more private players involved in the country's space scene.
This is part of a much larger ₹2,140 crore push to help young companies innovate and grow.
IN-SPACe authorizes 18 of 440 startups
The Seed Fund Scheme and SBaaS initiative are already rolling out cash, while a ₹1,000 crore Venture Capital Fund that received Sebi approval on October 31, 2025.
IN-SPACe has established a digital platform to facilitate startups in accessing various schemes and services, including authorisation, funding, mentorship, and launch support.
Out of 440 registered space-tech startups, 18 have been officially authorized for activities like testing and sub-orbital launches, showing just how fast India's private space sector is picking up speed.