Post by Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

From Indian Institute of Technology, Madras to the global stage in France, AgniKul Cosmos is showcasing India’s growing leadership in space technology and innovation. Selected to represent India at Bharat Innovates 2026, an initiative of the MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, being held in Nice, France, Agnikul is among a select group of deep-tech startups presenting breakthrough technologies to global investors, industry leaders, and research partners. Founded at IIT Madras by Srinath Ravichandran, Co-founder & CEO, and Moin SPM, Co-founder & COO, under the guidance of Prof. Satya Chakravarthy of the Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Madras, Agnikul is pioneering affordable, customizable access to space through its small-satellite launch vehicles. Founded in 2017 and incubated at IIT Madras, the company achieved a historic milestone in 2024 with the launch of Agnibaan, powered by the world’s first single-piece 3D-printed semi-cryogenic rocket engine, Agnilet, from India’s first private launchpad. As Agnikul heads to Bharat Innovates 2026, it exemplifies how IIT Madras-founded deep-tech ventures are making space more accessible, affordable, and innovative for the world. #BharatInnovates2026 #IITMadras #AgnikulCosmos #SpaceTech