New Delhi, 17th October: Optimized Electrotech , a deep-Tech and defence technology start-up, emerged as one of the top winners of the prestigious ADITI 1.0 iDEX-DIO Challenge by Defence Space Administration under the IDEX initiative. The company was felicitated by Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh ji at DefConnect 4.0 and awarded a grant of INR 25 crore, by the Government of India, the highest grant offered under any government program, for its groundbreaking innovation. This achievement highlights the significance of Optimized Electrotech’s cutting-edge solution in advancing India’s defense capabilities.
The ADITI 1.0 Challenge, launched by the Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) under the Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence, is part of the Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI) initiative. The program promotes innovations in critical and strategic defense technologies, particularly to enhance India’s space situational awareness. Optimized Electrotech’s innovative solution was recognized for its scalability, relevance, and alignment with future defense applications.
Speaking on the recognition Mr. Sandeep Shah, Co-Founder, Managing Director, Optimized Electrotech said, “”It is an honor to be recognized by the Ministry of Defence at DefConnect 4.0. This award is a testament to our team’s dedication to delivering transformative solutions for national security. It marks a significant milestone in our journey towards advancing India’s space situational awareness capabilities.”
The company aims to utilize the grant to further develop solutions aligned with India’s defense modernization goals and contribute towards the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India).
DefConnect 4.0 brought together the defense innovation ecosystem, showcasing the contributions of startups and innovators towards building India’s technological capabilities. Optimized Electrotech’s participation in DefConnect 4.0 reaffirms its commitment to developing cutting-edge technologies that address national security challenges while supporting the nation’s self-reliance mission.