Sector Briefing · India
Defence & Security
India’s Defence and Security deep-tech sector is a substantial and patent-intensive frontier, with a strong concentration of foreign intellectual property filings underscoring its strategic importance. Teams are heavily focused on cybersecurity and biometric authentication, building solutions for network intrusion detection, access control, and personal safety wearables. The technical core rests on machine learning, deep learning, and edge computing, with anomaly detection and IoT systems enabling real-time threat response.
India has 845 defence & security startups mapped; 13,170 patent applications analysed, of which 2,162 are granted; 1,013 foreign filers are active in the sector.
- Startups:
- 845
- Patents:
- 13,170
- Granted:
- 2,162
- Foreign share:
- 14%
- Inventors:
- 43,986
- In opposition window:
- 597
Why this page exists — and how to read it
A one-page brief of this sector: its filing trend, the problems being worked on, the technologies in play, who files most, foreign interest, and a sample of the startups we've mapped to it. Each panel is a door — most drill into a fuller view.
- Investors
- Read the trend and foreign share first — momentum plus outside interest — then scan the roster for patent-backed startups.
- Founders & operators
- The problems list is a whitespace map: crowded themes are validated demand, thin ones are open ground.
- Corporate & R&D
- Top filers and technologies show who to benchmark and where the sector is consolidating.
- Policy & TTO
- The domestic-vs-foreign filing split signals where Indian players lead — and where outside applicants dominate.
845
Startups
13,170
Patents
2,162
Granted
1,013
Foreign filers
43,986
Inventors
Who's filing
Indian companies lead — institutes & foreign kept separate
- BLUEST METTLE SOLUTIONSIN · 182
- BHARAT ELECTRONICSIN · 111
- CHAIRMAN DEFENCE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION DRDOIN · 91
- HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICSIN · 91
- ZEN TECHNOLOGIESIN · 39
- MAZAGON DOCK SHIPBUILDERSIN · 33
Educational institutes (6) — ranked by grant rate (share of filings granted, sample-adjusted), not filing volume
- Chitkara Innovation Incubator Foundation11 of 11 granted
- INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR16 of 29 granted
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PATNA12 of 25 granted
- INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY HYDERABAD11 of 24 granted
- PANJAB UNIVERSITY5 of 5 granted
- COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH8 of 18 granted
Foreign applicants — 14% of filings
- QUALCOMMUS · 89
- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSINGUS · 51
- THALESFR · 50
- SICPA HOLDINGCH · 37
- GOOGLEUS · 33
- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICSKR · 28
Filing trend
Chart starts at 2022 — earlier years reflect granted-only survivorship, not full filing volume.
View data
| Year | Domestic | Foreign | Granted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1182 | 432 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1867 | 415 | 24 |
| 2024 | 2311 | 395 | 656 |
| 2025 | 3036 | 384 | 354 |
| 2026 | 1692 | 132 | 451 |
Capital in this sector
Web-sourced funding across the deep-tech startups we track — a snapshot, not a time series
39
Funded startups
~$134.9M
Total raised
~$1M
Median raise
2 / 1
Series A / B+
Notable funded startups
- Tonbo ImagingSeries D+ · ~$55M
- Big Bang Boom SolutionsOther · ~$35.1M
- SanlayanSeries A · ~$22.4M
- Sisir RadarSeries A · ~$10.4M
- Altair Infrasec · ~$2.4M
- NanoSniffOther · ~$2.3M
- DynaspedeSeed · ~$1.3M
- Ammunic SystemsSeed · ~$1.1M
15 raised at seed / pre-Series A. Company details, funding, stage, investors and brand names here are AI-matched to public web sources — not human-verified. Coverage is incomplete and some records may be matched to the wrong company. Treat as a directional starting point, verify before relying on any figure, and note the platform takes no responsibility for errors.
Problems being solved
Patents mapped · click to see the filers
Technologies in play
Patents mapped
| Label | Patents |
|---|---|
| machine learning | 1,38411% |
| deep learning | 6805% |
| anomaly detection | 6235% |
| iot | 5314% |
| artificial intelligence | 4323% |
| edge computing | 3573% |
| facial recognition | 3423% |
| microcontroller | 3393% |
| blockchain | 3303% |
| computer vision | 3202% |
| gps tracking | 3122% |
| wireless communication | 2942% |
| gps | 2892% |
| cloud computing | 2332% |
| feature extraction | 2262% |
| convolutional neural networks | 2242% |
| sensor fusion | 2232% |
| image processing | 2202% |
| real-time monitoring | 1982% |
| biometric authentication | 1961% |
| encryption | 1881% |
| federated learning | 1841% |
| object detection | 1801% |
| raspberry pi | 1781% |
| autonomous navigation | 1721% |
| thermal imaging | 1561% |
| natural language processing | 1541% |
| reinforcement learning | 1501% |
| face recognition | 1471% |
| ultrasonic sensor | 1421% |
Problems and technologies are grouped from each patent's text by AI, so treat the buckets as a map of what the sector works on — not an exact count. Open a bucket to see the filings behind it.
Where startups are mapped
| State | Startups mapped |
|---|---|
| Karnataka | 121 |
| Telangana | 107 |
| Maharashtra | 102 |
| Delhi | 90 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 69 |
| Tamil Nadu | 50 |
| Haryana | 47 |
| Gujarat | 35 |
| Kerala | 22 |
| West Bengal | 20 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 17 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 16 |
Startups · 15 of 845
Classified into Defence & Securityby their primary technology focus (shown under each name). IP chips count a company's total matched patents, designs and trademarks — across all sectors.
AAYANSH GERMINATE PRIVATE LIMITED
IT Services
Aayansh Germinate Founded in July 2017 with a mission to provide an innovative solution to the various business requirement which includes but not limit software and web development, business consulting and IT training. Along with this, we are more specialized to provide customiz
Pune
SEPIO PRODUCTS PRIVATE LIMITED
Internet of Things
Sepio is a technology platform focused on digital supply chain transformation and security. We do this by creating unique digital identities at the SKU level, which can be aggregated up to any level (e.g., carton, pallet). Â Our mission is to make the world better one product
Palghar
RAPHE MPHIBR PRIVATE LIMITED
Design
Yet to be updated
Gautam Buddha Nagar
AITURING TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
Aeronautics Aerospace & Defence
AI Turing Technologies is a startup deep-tech defence startup developing next-generation indigenous combat systems by fusing AI, robotics, electro-optics, and advanced munitions. Our R&D is focused on Remote Controlled Weapon Stations (RCWS), AI-driven Counter-UAS systems, electr
Pune
SILOP SMART AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
SILOP was established with a vision to proliferate Internet of Things enabled Smart Technologies into the Indian market with end to end capability in providing customized cloud application, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. The company has successfully executed multi
South West Delhi
TINKERBEE INNOVATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED
Technology Hardware
One of the inventions is a low cost digital nameplate that broadcasts location address of houses and offices for easy discovery and guidance of the last mile. A lot of services like e-commerce and smart cities critically require last mile navigation and address verification. Th
Bengaluru Urban
AAIZEL INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
AI
Aaizel International Technologies Pvt Ltd is a technology company that leverages advanced AI technologies to help businesses and organisations solve complex problems and achieve their objectives. Our business nature is centered around the pursuit of innovation, development, and
Ahmedabad
MATDUN LABS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Computer Vision
Matdun is a pioneer in providing AI-Powered and computer vision enabled home security solutions for intelligent and safe living.Our Proprietary solutions using AI and Computer vision technologies help create superior,smarter and secure residential and commercial spaces
Ranga Reddy
Synersoft Technologies Private Limited
Technology Hardware
Synersoft, the maker of path breaking and disruptive technology for SMEs, now branded as BLACKbox, is incubated and invested portfolio company of CIIE - IIM-Ahmedabad (Center for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship at Indian Institute of Management - Ahmedabad). Synersof
Ahmedabad
COM OLHO IT PRIVATE LIMITED
AI
Com Olho is a SaaS based, AI-assisted Bug Bounty Platform to uncover vulnerabilities through a community of cyber security researchers each of which follow a stringent KYC process, allowing organisations to strengthen their online systems and applications, ensuring security compl
Gurugram
PANOPLIA DIGITAL PROTECTION PRIVATE LIMITED
Security Solutions
Reports show that one in four people will become victims of malicious and fake ads on social media in 2021. The frauds no doubt cost monetary loss to users. But will they be able to trust social media ads anymore?A new report estimates the loss suffered by customers due to social
Hyderabad
SEPIO SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED
Enterprise Software
To carry on the business of designing, developing, exporting, importing, purchasing, hosting, selling, distributing, marketing, consultancy and training in all kinds of software, hardware, systems, programs, products, applications, technologies, networking and services for all pu
Mumbai Suburban
UNNAYAN DEFENCE TECHNOLOGIES LLP
Aeronautics Aerospace & Defence
UNNAYAN DEFENCE TECHNOLOGIES LLP is committed to produce cutting edge products that are cost effective. The company also planning to generate revenue in Licensing revenue model, where it intends to license its intellectual property.
Ranga Reddy
INFINITY ARSENAL PRIVATE LIMITED
Aeronautics Aerospace & Defence
Infinity Arsenal Pvt. Ltd. captivates Technology Development for equipment and products in the Defence, Aerospace, and Electronic Warfare domain
Chennai
GLV SAFE-N-SECURE PRIVATE LIMITED
Security Solutions
GLV SecURhomE" does not interfere in your traditional locking methods. It joins hands with your traditional locks and gives an additional power to your doors. "GLV SecURhomE" locking system has a holding capacity of more than 500kg per lock. Installing a set of "GLV SecURhomE" in
Coimbatore
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