\n\tIdeabaaz, a startup discovery and entrepreneurship platform, has acquired a stake in KickSky Space Lab, the country\u2019s maiden venture capital (VC)-backed space-tech accelerator. The partnership will help identify, support and scale homegrown deep-tech and space-tech companies.<\/p>\n
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\n\tThe development took place during VivaTech 2026, Europe\u2019s largest startup and technology event, held in Paris, France.\u00a0
\n\tIdeabaaz has acquired a 25 per cent stake in KickSky. As part of the partnership, both organisations aim to deploy around $10-15 million in promising space-tech startups globally.<\/p>\n
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\n\tThe companies said that through the collaboration, founders from the Ideabaaz ecosystem will gain access to KickSky\u2019s specialised networks across space-tech and frontier technologies, including industry experts, research institutions, venture investors, corporates and international partners. KickSky Space Lab startups, in turn, will benefit from Ideabaaz\u2019s national reach, gaining broader visibility and access to investors.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\u201cIndia\u2019s deep-tech ecosystem is seeing rapid growth across space-tech, aerospace, artificial intelligence, robotics, advanced manufacturing, climate technologies and defence innovation. Yet many of the country\u2019s most promising ventures continue to struggle with access to specialised ecosystems, strategic partnerships, global customers and growth capital. This partnership is designed to address that gap directly,\u201d the companies said in a joint statement.<\/p>\n
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\n\tKickSky was co-founded by Riceberg Ventures, E2MC Ventures and Aniara Space to accelerate the country\u2019s emergence as a global leader in space-tech and frontier technologies.<\/p>\n
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\n\tOver two cohorts, the accelerator said it has built a strong track record of connecting early-stage founders with investors, industry partners, government stakeholders and international opportunities.<\/p>\n
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\n\tSpeaking on the announcement, Ankit Anand said, \u201cFor India to become a global deep-tech powerhouse, we need more than capital. We need ecosystems that help founders bridge the gap between scientific innovation and commercial success. Together with Ideabaaz, we can help founders build technologies in India and scale them internationally.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\n\tAdding to this, Mudit Kumar said, \u201cIndia has no shortage of talent or breakthrough ideas. What many founders need is access \u2014 the right ecosystem, the right visibility, and the right opportunities at the right time. This partnership ensures that exceptional deep-tech founders from every corner of India can access the networks and resources needed to compete globally.\u201d<\/p>\n
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