About the event

The iCreate Drone Challenge is an initiative conceived to unleash the innovative potential of India’s brightest minds in Drone technology. With a vision to identify, nurture, and accelerate groundbreaking drone technologies, the challenge seeks to push the boundaries of performance, efficiency, and affordability, while also fostering component indigenisation.

This challenge is vast in scope, encompassing innovations across the spectrum — from micro, small, medium, and large drone types to both electric and non-electric fuel systems.

Two Tracks. Endless Possibilities.

✅ Track 1: Aerial Excellence – Speed | Endurance | Payload

✅ Track 2: Component Indigenisation – Propulsion & Power Systems | Energy Systems | Avionics & Autonomy | Sensors & Payloads | Materials & Structures | Thrust Vectoring

Participants will get all-round support and opportunities through iCreate's ecosystem:

Opportunity to pitch for a funding pool of Rs 2 crore from iCreate.
Free access to a fully residential prototype acceleration programme at iCreate with access to:
State-of-the-art lab access and technical mentorship
Access to software credits for design and simulation
Rapid prototyping facilities
Expert guidance in prototyping, business modelling, and IP strategy
Mentorship and industry connections
Access to national and international experts
Component sourcing support
Opportunity for paid pilots with industry and government bodies
And for the best innovations, the opportunity for incubation with iCreate, India's leading Deep Tech startup incubator
Connections to a vast network of angel investors, VCs, and corporate partners.
National recognition, awards, and certificates of excellence.