Space Meetings Veneto 2026: Nine Indian space startups sign multiple strategic collaborations in Italy

Nine Indian space technology companies, which are part of the delegation led by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe), signed multiple partnerships and collaborations at the Space Meetings Veneto 2026 held recently in Venice, Italy.

The Indian delegation also held strategic discussions with the Italian Space Industry Working Group to explore opportunities for deeper commercial and technological cooperation between the two countries.

IN-SPACe, the single-window agency for all space sector activities of private entities, said nine Indian space technology companies, including Astrogate Labs, Astrobase Space Technologies, VyomIC, Suhora, Kepler Aerospace Ltd, Hyspace Technologies, TakeMe2Space, Jarbits Pvt Ltd and Dhruva Space, joined the delegation and several partnership and collaboration announcements emerged during the visit.

Key partnerships

Among the key developments, Karnataka-based Astrobase Space Technologies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Impulso Space to support customer outreach and explore launch opportunities through integrated mission management and launch service networks.

Indian delegation along with representatives of nine space initiatives at the Space Meetings Veneto 2026 in Venice, Italy. | Photo Credit: Special editing

Kepler Aerospace has signed a framework agreement with Apogeo Space to expand its global Ground Station as a Service (GSaaS) infrastructure and strengthen satellite cooperation between India and Europe. The partnership will further explore joint opportunities in CubeSat systems, payload technologies, satellite infrastructure and mission operations.

VyomIC showcased its technologies during the event and announced a strategic collaboration focused on creating next-generation navigation and resilient infrastructure technologies.

India’s space capabilities

“India’s participation in Space Meetings Veneto reflects growing global confidence in the country’s space capabilities and private sector ecosystem. More importantly, this year’s agreements have evolved into meaningful strategic partnerships between Indian and international space companies. The agreements signed by Astrobase Space Technologies, Kepler Aerospace and VyomIC highlight the increasing competitiveness and global readiness of Indian space enterprises. IN-SPACe remains committed to enabling industry-led international collaborations as India strengthens its position in the global space economy,” he said. PK Jain, Director, Program Management and Authorization Directorate, IN-SPACe.

This visit follows the visit of the Italian Aerospace Delegation to India in 2025.

IN-SPACe said a bilateral meeting was also held that will result in strengthening strategic cooperation between the two countries in line with the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029 announced at the 2024 G20 Summit.