Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates Startup Conclave 2025 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar
The Startup Conclave 2025 in Gandhinagar set the stage for the next chapter of India’s startup journey. Inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the two day event brought together innovators, investors, and entrepreneurs around the theme innovate, elevate, accelerate.
For insideFPV, one of India’s fastest growing Make in India drone companies, it was the right moment to showcase how locally designed and manufactured drones are shaping India’s vision of self-reliance and global innovation leadership.
India’s startup story in numbers
The conclave highlighted just how far India has come:
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From 500 startups in 2014 to 1.92 lakh in 2025
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Over 120 unicorns with a combined valuation of 350 billion dollars
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Startups reaching 770 districts across India
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48% founded by women including 900 in the Northeast
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17.9 lakh jobs created through the startup ecosystem
These milestones show that startups are no longer limited to metro cities or select industries. They are solving real challenges in sectors like agriculture, healthcare, education, and digital services
Basically, areas where drones are becoming essential.
Why drones matter in this ecosystem
Drone technology has quickly moved from being a niche idea to a core part of India’s innovation landscape.
Today drones are being used for:
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Agriculture: monitoring crops, improving yield, reducing costs for farmers
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Defense and security: providing reliable surveillance and boosting preparedness
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Disaster management: helping with rescue operations in tough conditions
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Training and education: creating a new generation of skilled drone pilots
insideFPV has been at the forefront of building drones designed for India. Every drone is developed and manufactured locally, strengthening the country’s Make in India mission.
By creating high performance solutions, the company is proving that drones can improve lives, strengthen industries, and contribute to India’s goal of becoming a global leader in innovation.
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What Startup Conclave 2025 means for InsideFPV
Arth Chowdhary, Deyvant Bhardwaj and team attend the Startup Conclave 2025 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on September 23, 2025
For us, being present at this national stage was about more than showcasing drones. It was about positioning ourselves in the heart of India’s fastest growing startup ecosystem.
- The conclave opened doors to connect with investors and collaborators who share the vision of scaling drone technology.
- Government programs like the Startup India Seed Fund and the Fund of Funds highlight that the ecosystem is ready to support ambitious drone companies.
- Gujarat, where the conclave was held, has ranked first for startups four years in a row. insideFPV is building on this momentum by exploring partnerships across research, manufacturing, and training.
For a company focused on both defense and civilian applications, this recognition strengthens the path toward sustainable growth and larger impact.
Also read: insideFPV presents future-ready drones to the Indian army
Why Gujarat?
The choice of Gandhinagar was symbolic. Gujarat has:
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16,000 startups, among the top five states in India
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6,650 startups in Ahmedabad alone
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A consistent record of creating policies that attract entrepreneurs and investors
insideFPV’s presence at the conclave reflects our commitment to working within this thriving ecosystem and expanding our reach to global markets from a strong base in India.
The road ahead for drone innovation
India has moved from 91st place in the Global Innovation Index in 2015 to 38th today. The target now is to be among the top 10 countries in the world.
Drones will play a key role in this journey by bridging the gap between digital and physical ecosystems.
insideFPV is building for scale, with a clear focus on:
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Expanding applications in agriculture and defense
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Making drones more affordable and accessible
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Creating employment opportunities in design, manufacturing, and pilot training
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Building technology that supports both local needs and global standards
Startup Conclave 2025 showed that India’s startup ecosystem is entering a new phase of growth. For us, it was a chance to align with the national vision of innovation and self-reliance while demonstrating the potential of drones to transform multiple sectors.
The future of drones in India is bright, and InsideFPV is well positioned to contribute to this growth. We are building technology that not only meets market demand but also inspires confidence in the country’s journey from mind to market.
