GEN4S 2025
India’s First National Security Startup Summit Series
GEN4S is India’s first dedicated National Security Startup Summit Series, a mission-first innovation ecosystem curated by Global Eye Intelligence. This groundbreaking initiative is designed to unite India’s most innovative minds — students, scholars, startups, veterans, investors, and institutions — to co-create indigenous national security solutions across land, sea, and air.
As India enters a defining era approaching our centenary in 2047, the imperative is clear: our national security must evolve from mere defence to a vibrant ecosystem of design, data, disruption, doctrine, and direction. GEN4S bridges the gap between fragmented innovation across defence, academia, and industry by creating a battlefield of minds where defence needs meet disruptive ideas.
This four-part virtual summit series culminates on Independence Day 2025, transforming August 15th into not just a celebration of territorial independence, but a launch of intellectual and technological sovereignty. GEN4S represents the Operating System of India’s future defense capabilities.
AIR FORCE EDITION
Virtual Hangar where aerospace minds dock to innovate. Focus on UAV Swarms, ISR Systems, Radar Innovation, and Cognitive Electronic Warfare.
ARMY EDITION
Virtual Bunker where ground forces converge to build. Core themes include Soldier Tech, Terrain Intelligence, AI Operations, and Battlefield Mobility.
NAVY EDITION
Virtual Dockyard where maritime minds anchor next-gen naval power. Covering Undersea Warfare, Littoral Security, and Maritime Surveillance.
Core Ecosystem Partner
iHub
Core Ecosystem Partner
Who Can Participate
Students & Universities
Academic researchers and student innovators driving next-gen defense solutions
Startups & Innovators
Tech entrepreneurs building defense and security technologies
Veterans & Experts
Military professionals sharing operational insights and strategic knowledge
Incubators & Investors
Funding partners and ecosystem enablers supporting defense innovation
Academicians & Scholars
Research institutions and policy experts shaping strategic thinking
Consultants & Thinkers
Strategic advisors and thought leaders in national security
Priority Challenge Domains
Indian Air Force – 10 Priority Domains
Counter-Drone & Anti-Swarm Solutions
Radar, RF sensors, jammers, interceptor drones, loitering munitions for anti-swarm operations.
Aerospace Life Support Systems
Anti-G suit test rigs, personal oxygen units, smart ejection systems.
High-Altitude Operations Equipment
Cold-weather gear, oxygen generation, troop habitat tech for high-altitude bases.
Ground-Based Air Defence (GBAD) Enhancements
AI-aided targeting systems, sensor fusion, networked GBAD for integrated response.
Jet Engine Health Monitoring
Predictive maintenance, vibration analysis, sensors for propulsion reliability.
Next-Gen Avionics and EW
Miniature EW pods, RWRs, LWRs, countermeasure dispensers for 4.5/5th-gen aircraft.
Smart Airfield Infrastructure
Portable aerostats, secure air traffic control, AI-assisted base defense monitoring.
Swarm AI & Loyal Wingman UAVs
Collaborative drones for SEAD missions, decoys, electronic attack teaming.
Aerospace Additive Manufacturing
3D-printed structural components, turbine blades, polymer-metal hybrid assemblies.
Space Situational Awareness (SSA)
Radar-optical SSA integration, satellite tracking, anti-ASAT resilience simulators.
Indian Army – 10 Priority Domains
Unmanned Systems & Robotics
Ground robots for reconnaissance, logistics, and IED handling (UGVs, mule drones, swarm robotics).
Soldier Support Systems
Exoskeletons, wearable electronics, smart helmets, AR/VR combat training, health monitoring.
Tactical Communications
SDR enhancements, SATCOM appliqués, secure mesh networks for platoon-level communications.
Counter-UAV & Anti-Drone Tech
On-vehicle hard-kill systems, jammers, portable drone nets, laser-based neutralizers.
Battlefield Surveillance & Situational Awareness
Electro-optic sensors, battlefield radars, AI-based threat detection, data fusion platforms.
AI-Based Decision Support Systems
AI/ML platforms for logistics, terrain analysis, wargaming, command and control.
Firepower Augmentation & Smart Munitions
Precision-guided artillery, loitering munitions, next-generation infantry weapons.
Mobility & Survivability Platforms
Camouflage systems, AFV enhancements, mine protection kits, terrain-adaptive systems.
ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance)
UAVs for mountainous operations, signal triangulation tools, ISR data analytics platforms.
Logistics & Supply Chain Automation
Smart warehouses, cold chain for rations/medicines, fuel & ammunition tracking systems.
Indian Navy – 10 Priority Domains
Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs)
Autonomous or remotely operated subsurface drones for mine countermeasures and reconnaissance.
Naval Combat & Surveillance Drones (UAVs)
Ship-launched UAVs, fixed-wing/delta-wing drones for long-range ISR operations.
Submarine Detection & Tracking
Underwater acoustic sensors, AI sonar data processing, passive detection platforms.
Maritime Communications & Networking
SATCOM-on-the-move, tactical data links, naval SDRs for multi-vessel operations.
Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs)
High-power microwave and laser weapons for anti-drone/small boat defense systems.
Signature Reduction & Stealth Tech
Radar-absorbent materials, acoustic dampening, visual/IR suppression coatings for vessels.
Naval Training & Simulation
AR/VR-based simulators for underwater warfare, bridge operations, firefighting drills.
Smart Shipboard Systems
Condition-based monitoring, predictive maintenance, smart damage control systems.
Cybersecurity for Naval Assets
Shipboard network defense, cyber forensics, secure communications against adversarial infiltration.
Blue-Water Operational Tools
Sea state analysis AI, digital navigation aids, long-range ISR for Indian Ocean Region.
Join India’s Defense Innovation Revolution
Be part of India’s first defence innovation constellation. Submit your ideas, participate in challenges, and help shape the future of national security.