NSIRF – DEFENCE & STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGIES GRAND CHALLENGE 2025

In pursuit of strengthening India’s technological sovereignty and accelerating indigenous capabilities in critical defence domains, NeXorbi Scientific & Industrial Research Federation (NSIRF) issues a national call for breakthrough innovations under the Defence & Strategic Technologies #GrandChallenge2025.

This initiative seeks to identify, support, and accelerate high-impact technologies essential for India’s long-term strategic preparedness and operational superiority.

PRIORITY MISSION AREAS

NSIRF invites proposals in the following mission-critical domains:

• Autonomous UAV Swarms & Advanced Unmanned Systems

• Counter-UAV / Anti-Drone Defence Technologies

• AI Systems for Real-Time Intelligence & Battlefield Decisions

• High-Temperature Materials for Extreme Aerospace Conditions

• Compact Propulsion Systems for Strategic Applications

• Directed Energy Technology Concepts (Non-ITAR)

• Stealth Materials, Signature Reduction & Low-Observable Coatings

These areas represent immediate national requirements to strengthen India’s technological and defence resilience.

ELIGIBILITY – NATION-FIRST PARTICIPATION

Applications are invited from:

Indian Startups

MSMEs

Research Labs

Universities & Technical Institutions

Innovators & Deep-Tech Teams

Only Indian-owned entities are eligible.

OFFICIAL NSIRF CERTIFICATE

All shortlisted and participating teams will be issued an Official NSIRF Innovation Certificate, formally recognizing their contribution to India’s national R&D mission.

Top performers will additionally receive an NSIRF National Excellence Certificate endorsed by the organization’s senior committee.

SUPPORT & ADVANTAGES

Selected proposals will receive:

• Access to NSIRF’s Defence Innovation & Testing Infrastructure

• Technical guidance from senior domain experts

• Prototype development assistance through eligible CSR & research funding

• Priority consideration for NSIRF DeepTech Incubation

• International exposure opportunities for outstanding teams

SUBMISSION PROCESS

Applicants shall submit their proposal summary, technical brief, and proof of concept (if available) to: info@nsirf.org

Evaluations will undergo multi-layered technical scrutiny and expert review.

www.nsirf.org

NSIRF MISSION STATEMENT

NSIRF remains committed to strengthening India’s strategic autonomy, advancing indigenous defence research, and enabling next-generation technologies for national security.

🔵 “For the Nation. For Security. For Technological Supremacy.”