The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur has partnered with the Centre of Excellence for Capacity Building, Training, and Design of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles at IIT Kanpur (Drone CoE Kanpur)—an initiative by the Government of Uttar Pradesh—and the Drone Federation of India (DFI) to launch the UAV/UAS/Drone Acceleration and Networking (UDAAN) Program.

This program aims to revolutionize the landscape for aspiring and promising drone startups in India by equipping them with the resources and expertise necessary for rapid business growth.

Annually, the UDAAN program will select 20 startups, split into two cohorts, for an intensive acceleration journey. These startups will be incubated at SIIC, IIT Kanpur, where they will have access to state-of-the-art R&D facilities, technical mentorship, financing opportunities, and invaluable industry connections.