Lok Sabha question: Space startups—authorisations, technology transfers and funding support
In a Lok Sabha reply, the Department of Space stated that IN-SPACe has granted 113 authorisations to 52 non-government entities and that NSIL has signed 118 technology transfer agreements for 83 ISRO-developed technologies.
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What happened (Lok Sabha reply facts)
The Department of Space described how the Indian space ecosystem supports private participation, focusing on space startups through IN-SPACe authorisations, NSIL technology transfer, and startup funding/adoption support. The reply also answered a query on Andhra Pradesh by stating the Government’s position on additional incubation and testing facilities.
IN-SPACe authorisations for non-government entities and space startups
IN-SPACe authorisations are presented as the regulatory entry path that allows non-government entities to carry out space activities within India’s liberalised space ecosystem.
Reported authorisation and registration numbers
The Department of Space stated the following counts:
