ASTRAFORGE — Startup Profile on VenturLoop

About ASTRAFORGE

Why now? • India is rapidly moving towards indigenous defence manufacturing • Growing adoption of drones for surveillance and security • Demand for cost-effective autonomous systems is increasing Early Adopters • Defence & security agencies • Government departments • Critical infrastructure companies • Industrial surveillance users

Problem Statement

Increasing focus on indigenous defence manufacturing • Growing adoption of drones for surveillance and operationsUAV surveillance, security and industrial drone segmentAstraforge Vision • Develop next-generation indigenous defence & aerospace solutions • Support India’s self-reliance in critical technologies • Create innovative UAV platforms for security and surveillance • Build long-term partnerships with defence, industry and government ecosystem Mission: “Engineering the future of Indian defence technology.”Technology & Innovation • Advanced UAV systems with intelligent control capabilities • Integration of sensors, communication systems and analytics • Modular design for different mission requirements • Focus on indigenous technology development Goal: Build reliable, scalable and cost-effective defence technology solutions.Astraforge Product Roadmap • Phase 1: UAV platform design & research • Phase 2: Prototype development and field testing • Phase 3: Defence & security applications integration • Phase 4: Scalable manufacturing and deployment Focus Areas: ✓ Surveillance UAVs ✓ Autonomous aerial systems ✓ Security & industrial monitoring solutionsSupport required: • Defence industry mentorship • Manufacturing connections • Testing facilities • Investor network40% Product R&D 25% Prototype & Testing 20% Manufacturing setup 15% OperationsIndigenous UAV & defence technology development Mission-specific customization capability Faster adaptation compared to imported solutions Focus on Make in India and scalable manufacturingDefence-focused Customization

Solution & Value Proposition

Today Company formation, product design, R&D+12 Months Prototype development, testing, pilot customers+2 Years Manufacturing setup, defence partnerships+5 Years National-level aerospace & defence technology companyLong defence approval cycles → Build dual-use products and commercial applicationsHigh R&D cost → Partnerships, grants and phased developmentCompetition → Focus on indigenous designs, customization and mission-specific solutions