Post by Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

From IIT Madras to the global stage in France, GalaxEye is redefining Earth observation with next-generation satellite imaging technologies. Selected to represent India at Bharat Innovates 2026, an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, held in Nice, France, GalaxEye is among a select group of deep-tech startups showcasing breakthrough innovations to global investors, industry leaders, and technology partners. Founded by Denil Chawda, Co-Founder, Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras; Kishan Thakkar, Co-Founder, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, IIT Madras, Pranit Mehta, Co-Founder, Dual Degree, Engineering Design, IIT Madras, Rakshit Bhatt, Co-Founder, Dual Degree, Engineering Design, IIT Madras, and Suyash Singh, Co-Founder & CEO, Electrical Engineering, IIT Madras, GalaxEye is building advanced Earth observation solutions that combine Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and optical imaging to provide reliable, all-weather, day-and-night insights. The startup is developing Drishti, India’s first multi-sensor imaging satellite constellation, and Astra, an AI-powered geospatial analytics platform for actionable intelligence across defence, security, and commercial applications. As GalaxEye heads to Bharat Innovates 2026, it exemplifies how IIT Madras-founded startups are advancing India’s space-tech capabilities and taking indigenous innovation to the world. Bharat Innovates 2026 Indian Institute of Technology, Madras MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA GalaxEye #BharatInnovates2026 #IITMadras #GalaxEye #SpaceTech #EarthObservation #DeepTech #StartupIndia #Innovation