Creating sustainable, cost-efficient propulsion technologies for global space applications.
Dream Aerospace develops indigenous, green satellite propulsion systems to enhance maneuvering, station-keeping, and end-of-life deorbiting for modern space missions. Focusing on safety, performance, and sustainability, the company builds next-generation thrusters that support India's growing space ecosystem and strengthen self-reliance in advanced space technologies.
The company secured significant early-stage funding, including a 10 lakh INR grant from the Tamil Nadu Government via the Tanseed Award, a 10 lakh INR equity investment through the Meity-organized National Startup Challenge (Chunauti 5.0 Selection), and a 10 lakh INR grant from Nidhi-Prayas for prototype development. Additionally, they received 12.5 lakh INR from Startup India League (SIL) for product validation and raised 3 crore INR from Inflection Point Ventures (IPV).
Dream Aerospace holds patents covering advanced green propellant formulations and preparation methods, as well as a novel robotic-arm-based docking and refueling technology for on-orbit servicing. The company also maintains multiple design patents related to next-generation thruster architectures, supporting the development of fully indigenous, high-performance propulsion solutions.
Dreamaerospace has achieved several notable recognitions: * Selected for India-ASEAN Scale Hub 2025, representing India in Bali, Indonesia. * Onboarded by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACE) under its Promoting Innovation & Entrepreneurship (PIE) program. * Engaged with key defence leaders, including Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath, showcasing dual-use space technology. * Finalist in the SAIA 2022 Accelerator (UAE) and recognized as a Top 6 Student Startup in Together 4.0 (Canada). * Received the Best Student Startup Award at IMC 2023. * Secured 1st position and a cash prize of INR 1.25 lakhs at Eureka 2023 (IIT Bombay). * Received 1st special recognition and an INR 1 lakh cash prize at the TiE Global Summit (TGS) 2024.
Dream Aerospace is powered by a 10+ member engineering team with strong roots in IIT Kanpur and leading aerospace labs. The founders bring deep propulsion and systems expertise, supported by mentors who include former ISRO scientists and IIT professors. Together, they combine research excellence and industry experience to build India's next-generation green propulsion technologies.
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