TDF Outreach – South India Virtual Knowledge Session

The upcoming Virtual Knowledge Session on TDF Outreach – South India, organized by the Technology Development Fund (TDF) in collaboration with Finovista, will spotlight the growing role of regional innovation in accelerating self-reliance in defence technologies. The session is aimed at startups, MSMEs, academic institutions, and key ecosystem stakeholders from Southern India to raise awareness and encourage participation in the TDF Scheme.

In today’s evolving defence innovation landscape, regional hubs have emerged as powerful engines of indigenous R&D. The TDF Scheme is a flagship initiative of DRDO, Ministry of Defence, that bridges the gap between deep-tech innovation and real-world defence applications by providing funding, mentorship, and technical support.

This session will serve as a platform to explore opportunities under the TDF Scheme for the Southern region, while encouraging stronger linkages between innovators, industry, academia, and government stakeholders. It will also highlight how collaborative initiatives are building a robust defence innovation ecosystem in India.

The TDF Outreach session is an important step in enabling technology providers and solution developers in the region to align with national goals of strategic independence in defence.

This is a valuable opportunity to connect with defence leaders, understand the scope of the TDF scheme, and explore how your innovations can contribute to India’s defence preparedness.