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100			_aAhmed, Shayesta Nishat _958010
245			_a Empowering defence start-ups: An analysis of India’s iDEX initiative
260			_aIndian Journal of Public Administration
300			_a71(3), Sep, 2025: p.601-619
520			_aIndia’s pursuit of self-reliance in defence manufacturing has led to the emergence of a dynamic defence start-up ecosystem, bolstered by government initiatives like Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX). This study examines the effectiveness of India’s defence start-ups in reducing import dependency and fostering indigenous innovation. It investigates the challenges faced by start-ups in scaling technologies, securing procurement contracts and navigating regulatory frameworks. The research further evaluates the role of government policies, funding mechanisms and R&D investments in strengthening India’s defence innovation landscape. Special attention is given to collaborative initiatives like INDUS-X and iDEX Prime, assessing their potential in fostering international partnerships. Additionally, the study identifies barriers to commercialisation and the integration of MSMEs and start-ups into India’s broader defence production ecosystem. By analysing current trends and policy interventions, this research aims to provide actionable recommendations for strengthening India’s defence innovation ecosystem, ensuring long-term competitiveness and advancing the country’s strategic autonomy in military technology.- Reproduced https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/00195561251367636
650			_aDefence start-ups, Defence innovation, IDEX, Self reliance, Indonesian, Start-ups. _958011
773			_aIndian Journal of Public Administration
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