Blacknife is a deep-tech defence venture focused on developing autonomous unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for high-risk military and border operations. Its flagship platforms are engineered for rugged terrains, remote combat support, surveillance, and force protection, combining AI-driven control systems with robust mechanical design for mission-critical deployment.
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Raised ₹32 lakhs in non-dilutive grants (NIDHI – IIT Kanpur, SIIFC Seed Loan, CITI Foundation), reflecting early institutional validation and support for indigenous defence technology development.
4 patents in draft across autonomous defence system architecture, AI-enabled targeting and control systems, mission-critical power platforms, and integrated weapon mounting technologies.
Product field-tested and operationally validated by the Indian Army, demonstrating deployment-readiness in extreme border conditions.
The team comprises PhDs and experienced engineers incubated at IIT Kanpur FIRST/SIIC, with expertise in mechanical engineering, autonomous systems, AI integration, and lithium-ion power platforms. Leadership includes globally trained entrepreneurship exposure (University of Texas, Austin) and strong deep-tech product development experience across defence and energy domains.
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