From College Lab to DRDO Contract: A Founder's Story
How a 23-year-old aerospace engineer built a defence startup in 18 months using ZenVed's incubator network — from first prototype to a signed government letter of intent.
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Field Notes from
Deep-Tech
India
Deep-dives into AI, defence tech, semiconductors, and Indian manufacturing — written by practitioners and builders, not theorists.
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AI
How Generative AI is Changing Engineering Education
An in-depth look at how tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are reshaping how India's engineers learn, build, and solve problems.
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DRONES
India's Drone Revolution: What the PLI Scheme Really Means
Breaking down the government's Production Linked Incentive for drones and what it means for engineers and entrepreneurs.
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SEMICONDUCTORS
Why Every ECE Engineer Should Learn Chip Design in 2025
India is investing billions in semiconductor manufacturing. Here's why VLSI skills are the most in-demand they've ever been.
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DEFENCE
The Make in India Defence Push: Opportunity for Engineers
Defence manufacturing is opening up to private players. Here's how engineers can position themselves to be part of it.
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AI
5 Business Models in Deep-Tech Education That Actually Work
A breakdown of how India's best technical education platforms structure their revenue — and what startups can learn.
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SEMICONDUCTORS
Inside India's First Private Chip Fab: What It Took to Build
A behind-the-scenes look at the engineering, capital, and policy hurdles of standing up semiconductor manufacturing in India.