Tue Jul 08 19:56:19 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The AIC T-Hub spacetech accelerator programme, Orbit, has launched its second cohort, comprising 17 startups. The program aims to provide resources, mentorship, and strategic connections to these startups, which are working on challenges in satellite technology, reusable rockets, propulsion systems, intelligent manufacturing, space biology, space-based communication, and data analytics. Key experts, including former DRDO chairman G. Satheesh Reddy, are supporting the program. T-Hub aims to raise over ₹3 crore in funding and support the development of new IP assets.

**News Article:**

**Hyderabad, India – July 9, 2025** – T-Hub, a leading innovation ecosystem enabler, has announced the launch of the second cohort of its AIC T-Hub spacetech accelerator programme, Orbit. Seventeen promising startups have been selected to participate in the program, which aims to propel innovation in the rapidly growing spacetech sector.

The selected startups are addressing critical challenges across various space domains, including satellite technology, reusable rockets, propulsion systems, intelligent manufacturing, space biology, space-based communication, and data analytics. The program will provide these startups with access to resources, mentorship, and strategic connections to help them scale their businesses.

Notable experts are lending their support to the second cohort, including former DRDO chairman and Scientific Adviser to Defence Minister G. Satheesh Reddy, director at G.P. Birla Archaeological, Astronomical & Scientific Research Institute K.Mruthyunjaya Reddy, former scientist and associate director of SDSC ISRO Seshagiri Rao, former scientist at NASA AMES & NASA Goddard Mila Mitra, and Deputy General Manager at CNES-France Space,Gautier Champion.

“At T-Hub, we are focused on backing founders who take on tough, meaningful challenges. Spacetech is one of those areas where India has both the talent and the opportunity to lead,” said T-Hub CEO Kavikrut. “Hyderabad and Telangana are among the regions leading this charge.”

AIC T-Hub CEO Rajesh Kumar Adla stated the goal of the programme is to raise more than ₹3 crore in funding and support the development of 10-plus new IP assets.

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