iDEX
About
- The iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) framework was launched in 2018 by the Ministry of Defence to make the country self-reliant and self-sufficient in matters of Defence.
- The objective of the framework is to foster innovation, entrepreneurship and technology development in the Defence and Aerospace sector by collaborating with startups, innovators, MSMEs, incubators, and academia.
- iDEX offers grants and support for R&D with significant potential for future adoption in Indian defence and aerospace.
Implementation
- iDEX is being implemented by the Defence Innovation Organization (DIO), a special purpose vehicle under the aegis of the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence.
- DIO has been formed as a ‘not for profit’ company as per the Companies Act 2013 by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), both Defence Public Sector Undertakings.
- DIO acts as a bridge between the requirements of the Armed Forces and the solution providers.