#CENJOWS_PIB_COVERAGE PIB coverage of the two-day workshop on "Demystifying Defence Procurement, iDEX, TPCR and Testing Procedures for MSMEs and Start-ups" organised by CENJOWS, in collaboration with the Indigenisation Directorate of HQ IDS. Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.… #DefenceInnovation #iDEX #MSMEs #Startups #MakeInIndia #CENJOWS #IndianArmedForces #DRDO #DefenceProcurement @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @IDSAIndia @ICWA_NewDelhi @OfficialCLAWSIN @USIofIndia @CAPS_INDIA @nmfindia @vifindia @orfonline

As the two-day workshop on "Demystifying Defence Procurement, iDEX, TPCR and Testing Procedures for MSMEs and Start-ups" draws to a close, CENJOWS and the Indigenisation Directorate of HQ IDS extend their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this event a success. A sincere thank you to our distinguished speakers, panel moderators, and subject matter experts from across the Tri-Services, MoD, DGQA, EME, DRDO, and the Venture Capital ecosystem, MSME leaders, tech founders, and start-up innovators. Together, we are bridging the gap between cutting-edge innovation and military deployment. #AatmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndiaDefence #StrategicAutonomy #SelfReliantIndia #DefenceInnovation #iDEX #StartupIndia #MSMEIndia #DeepTechIndia #DefTech #DefenceManufacturing #IndianDefenceIndustry #DefenceProcurement @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @IDSAIndia @ICWA_NewDelhi @OfficialCLAWSIN @USIofIndia @CAPS_INDIA @nmfindia @vifindia @orfonline @ficci_india @phdchamber @sicci_in @TNdefence @nccudaan @airnewsalerts @ANI @DDNewslive @prasarbharati @IndiaToday @ndtv @htTweets @TOIIndiaNews @FinancialTimes @DainikBhaskar @TheNavbharatliv @republic @AmarUjalaNews @EconomicTimes @ADUmedia

#CENJOWS_HQIDS_DEFENCE_PROCUREMENT_SEMINAR Maj Gen CS Mann, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADG (ADB), anchored a vital "Industry Queries" session, providing a direct, transparent Q&A platform for MSMEs and start-ups. The interaction addressed field roadblocks and clarified pathways for engaging with the Army Design Bureau, strengthening the military-industry partnership. #IndianArmy #ArmyDesignBureau #IndustryEngagement #DefenceProcurement #DefenceInnovation #StartupIndia #MSMEIndia #MakeInIndiaDefence #AatmanirbharBharat

The session commenced with opening remarks by Col Vivek Nautiyal (Retd.), setting a clear context for funding challenges and opportunities in the defence sector. Moderated by Maj Gen Ashwani Kumar Channan, PVSM,SM, PhD, the high-powered panel brought together diverse funding and industry perspectives featuring Ltcdr Toni Thomas(Retd) (Founder & CEO, TTL Defence Services Pvt Ltd), Cdr Navneet Kaushik (Retd) (Founder, Jamwant Ventures), Tanay Valia (Associate, 360 ONE Asset), and Mr. Sulesh Kumar (Vice President, Ideaspring Capital). #DefenceInnovation #iDEX #MSMEs #Startups #MakeInIndia #CENJOWS #IndianArmedForces #DRDO #DefenceProcurement

#CENJOWS_HQIDS_DEFENCE_PROCUREMENT_SEMINAR Session 5 turned the spotlight onto critical technical benchmarks, starting with a foundational briefing by Col Navratna Jaiman, Col FT, FT Dte, HQ IDS, on "TPCR Structure and Purpose." The session examined the role of Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmaps (TPCRs) in defining technical, performance, and operational requirements for future defence products. #CENJOWS #HQIDS #AatmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndiaDefence #TPCR #DefenceProcurement #CapabilityRoadmap #TechnologyAlignment #MilitaryRequirements #DefTech #IndianDefenceIndustry @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @IDSAIndia @ICWA_NewDelhi @OfficialCLAWSIN @USIofIndia @CAPS_INDIA @nmfindia @vifindia @orfonline @ficci_india @phdchamber @sicci_in @TNdefence @nccudaan @airnewsalerts @ANI @DDNewslive @prasarbharati @IndiaToday @ndtv @htTweets @TOIIndiaNews @FinancialTimes @DainikBhaskar @TheNavbharatliv @republic @AmarUjalaNews @EconomicTimes @ADUmedia

#CENJOWS_HQIDS_DEFENCE_PROCUREMENT_SEMINAR Streamlining the path from evaluation to contract requires identifying and eliminating procedural friction. Maj Gen SQ Ahmed (R) addressed the forum on "Common Compliance Gaps & Timeline Optimisation Strategies." He provided practical, actionable strategies for private industry partners to improve coordination, manage compliance effectively, and build robust internal processes for faster execution and higher procurement success rates. #CENJOWS #HQIDS #AatmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndiaDefence #DefenceProcurement #DefenceCompliance #TimelineOptimisation #MilitaryProcurement #ProcurementSuccess #IndianDefenceIndustry @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @IDSAIndia @ICWA_NewDelhi @OfficialCLAWSIN @USIofIndia @CAPS_INDIA @nmfindia @vifindia @orfonline @ficci_india @phdchamber @sicci_in @TNdefence @nccudaan @airnewsalerts @ANI @DDNewslive @prasarbharati @IndiaToday @ndtv @htTweets @TOIIndiaNews @FinancialTimes @DainikBhaskar @TheNavbharatliv @republic @AmarUjalaNews @EconomicTimes @ADUmedia

#CENJOWS_HQIDS_DEFENCE_PROCUREMENT_SEMINAR Transitioning into the highly technical domain of military compliance, Session 4 commenced with a vital briefing by Maj Gen Bimalendu Mohapatra, ADG (Armaments) DGQA, on the "Testing and Evaluation of Military Products." The presentation broke down the fundamental role of testing in ensuring operational reliability, safety, and strict compliance with battlefield standards. #CENJOWS #HQIDS #Defenceprocurement #iDEX #DefenceInnovation #AatmanirbharBharat #MSMEIndia #MakeInIndia @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @IDSAIndia @ICWA_NewDelhi @OfficialCLAWSIN @USIofIndia @CAPS_INDIA @nmfindia @vifindia @orfonline @ficci_india @phdchamber @sicci_in @TNdefence @nccudaan @airnewsalerts @ANI @DDNewslive @prasarbharati @IndiaToday @ndtv @htTweets @TOIIndiaNews @FinancialTimes @DainikBhaskar @TheNavbharatliv @republic @AmarUjalaNews @EconomicTimes @ADUmedia

#CENJOWS_HQIDS_DEFENCE_PROCUREMENT_SEMINAR Bridging the gap between a successful innovation and actual military deployment is a critical milestone for tech developers. Col Deependra Jasrotia, VSM, Col Fd Fmn, ADB, alongside Col Ashish Pradhan, Col Engr, ADB, led a vital technical briefing focusing on the "Prototype Development Cycle and the Transition from Prototype to Procurement." The presentation provided an end-to-end roadmap navigating the stages from initial ideation, design, testing, and validation to the final induction into formal defence acquisition pipelines, ensuring innovators understand how to scale their solutions for active service. #CENJOWS #HQIDS #Defenceprocurement #iDEX #DefenceInnovation #AatmanirbharBharat #MSMEIndia #MakeInIndia @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @IDSAIndia @ICWA_NewDelhi @OfficialCLAWSIN @USIofIndia @CAPS_INDIA @nmfindia @vifindia @orfonline @ficci_india @phdchamber @sicci_in @TNdefence @nccudaan @airnewsalerts @ANI @DDNewslive @prasarbharati @IndiaToday @ndtv @htTweets @TOIIndiaNews @FinancialTimes @DainikBhaskar @TheNavbharatliv @republic @AmarUjalaNews @EconomicTimes @ADUmedia

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#CENJOWS_HQIDS_DEFENCE_PROCUREMENT_SEMINAR Day 2 of the workshop commenced with a comprehensive, deep-dive session into the iDEX framework, led by Mr. Vivek Virmani, DDG, iDEX & COO, DIO, titled "iDEX: The Catalyst for Defence Start-up Eco System." The session provided crucial clarity on how iDEX acts as a driving force for innovation and private sector participation in national defence. The presentation explored specific innovation pathways through Defence India Start-up Challenges (DISC), Open Challenges, and the SPRINT initiative, while breaking down grant structures, milestone-based funding models, and project evaluation mechanisms to help MSMEs and start-ups build successful participation strategies. #CENJOWS #HQIDS #Defenceprocurement #iDEX #DefenceInnovation #AatmanirbharBharat #MSMEIndia #MakeInIndia @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @IDSAIndia @ICWA_NewDelhi @OfficialCLAWSIN @USIofIndia @CAPS_INDIA @nmfindia @vifindia @orfonline @ficci_india @phdchamber @sicci_in @TNdefence @nccudaan @airnewsalerts @ANI @DDNewslive @prasarbharati @IndiaToday @ndtv @htTweets @TOIIndiaNews @FinancialTimes @DainikBhaskar @TheNavbharatliv @republic @AmarUjalaNews @EconomicTimes @ADUmedia

#CENJOWSEvent_Media_Coverage Our media partner for the event Aviation Defence Universe (ADU Media) coverage on the address by Lalit Ambastha, on “Gaining Inputs from IPR and Protecting IPR,” at the workshop titled “Demystifying Defence Procurement, iDEX, TPCR and Testing Procedures for MSMEs and Start-ups,” organised by CENJOWS in collaboration with HQ IDS. Read more at: aviation-defence-universe.co… #DefenceInnovation #iDEX #MSMEs #Startups #MakeInIndia #CENJOWS #IndianArmedForces #DRDO #DefenceProcurement @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @IDSAIndia @ICWA_NewDelhi @OfficialCLAWSIN @USIofIndia @CAPS_INDIA @nmfindia @vifindia @orfonline @ficci_india @phdchamber @sicci_in @TNdefence @nccudaan @airnewsalerts @ANI @DDNewslive @prasarbharati @IndiaToday @ndtv @htTweets @TOIIndiaNews @FinancialTime @DainikBhaskar @TheNavbharatliv @republic @AmarUjalaNews @EconomicTimes @ADUmedia

#CENJOWSEvent_Media_Coverage Our media partner for the event Aviation Defence Universe (ADU Media) coverage on the address by Maj Gen A.K. Channan (Retd.) at the workshop titled “Demystifying Defence Procurement, iDEX, TPCR and Testing Procedures for MSMEs and Start-ups,” organised by CENJOWS in collaboration with HQ IDS. Read more at: aviation-defence-universe.co… #DefenceInnovation #iDEX #MSMEs #Startups #MakeInIndia #CENJOWS #IndianArmedForces #DRDO #DefenceProcurement @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @IDSAIndia @ICWA_NewDelhi @OfficialCLAWSIN @USIofIndia @CAPS_INDIA @nmfindia @vifindia @orfonline @ficci_india @phdchamber @sicci_in @TNdefence @nccudaan @airnewsalerts @ANI @DDNewslive @prasarbharati @IndiaToday @ndtv @htTweets @TOIIndiaNews @FinancialTimes @DainikBhaskar @TheNavbharatliv @republic @AmarUjalaNews @EconomicTimes @ADUmedia

#CENJOWS_HQIDS_DEFENCE_PROCUREMENT_SEMINAR CENJOWS, in collaboration with the Indigenisation Directorate of HQ IDS, is hosting a landmark two-day workshop on "Demystifying Defence Procurement, iDEX, TPCR and Testing Procedures for MSMEs and Start-ups". Day 2 will untangle the complexities of the iDEX ecosystem, map out rigid military testing and airworthiness certification benchmarks, explore technical readiness requirements (TPCR & TRL), and feature a premier panel discussion with venture capitalists to bridge the funding gap for deep-tech defence start-ups. Here is the schedule for day 2. #DefenceInnovation #iDEX #MSMEs #Startups #MakeInIndia #CENJOWS #IndianArmedForces #DRDO #DefenceProcurement @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @IDSAIndia @ICWA_NewDelhi @OfficialCLAWSIN @USIofIndia @CAPS_INDIA @nmfindia @vifindia @orfonline @ficci_india @phdchamber @sicci_in @TNdefence @nccudaan @airnewsalerts @ANI @DDNewslive @prasarbharati @IndiaToday @ndtv @htTweets @TOIIndiaNews @FinancialTimes @DainikBhaskar @TheNavbharatliv @republic @AmarUjalaNews @EconomicTimes @ADUmedia

#CENJOWSEvent_Media_Coverage Our media partner for the event Aviation Defence Universe (ADU Media) coverage on the two-day workshop on n "Demystifying Defence Procurement, iDEX, TPCR and Testing Procedures for MSMEs and Start-ups" organised in , in collaboration with the Indigenisation Directorate of HQ IDS. Read more at: aviation-defence-universe.co… #DefenceInnovation #iDEX #MSMEs #Startups #MakeInIndia #CENJOWS #IndianArmedForces #DRDO #DefenceProcurement @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @IDSAIndia @ICWA_NewDelhi @OfficialCLAWSIN @USIofIndia @CAPS_INDIA @nmfindia @vifindia @orfonline @ficci_india @phdchamber @sicci_in @TNdefence @nccudaan @airnewsalerts @ANI @DDNewslive @prasarbharati @IndiaToday @ndtv @htTweets @TOIIndiaNews @FinancialTimes @DainikBhaskar @TheNavbharatliv @republic @AmarUjalaNews @EconomicTimes @ADUmedia

#CENJOWS_HQIDS_DEFENCE_PROCUREMENT_SEMINAR Concluding Session 2, Mr. Lalit Ambastha, delivered a vital presentation on "Gaining Inputs from IPR and Protecting IPR" under the Mission Raksha Gyan Shakti initiative. The session focused on the strategic value of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for MSMEs and start-ups developing defence technologies. It provided a clear framework for converting grassroots innovation, R&D, and indigenous solutions into protected, high-value, and scalable assets within the national security ecosystem. #CENJOWS #HQIDS #AatmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndia #MakeInIndiaDefence #StrategicAutonomy #SelfReliantIndia #DefenceInnovation #iDEX #StartupIndia #MSMEIndia #DeepTechIndia #DefTech #DefenceManufacturing #IndianDefenceIndustry #DefenceProcurement #NationalSecurity #MilitaryModernisation #IndianArmedForces #FutureWarfare @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @IDSAIndia @ICWA_NewDelhi @OfficialCLAWSIN @USIofIndia @CAPS_INDIA @nmfindia @vifindia @orfonline @ficci_india @phdchamber @sicci_in @TNdefence @nccudaan @airnewsalerts @ANI @DDNewslive @prasarbharati @IndiaToday @ndtv @htTweets @TOIIndiaNews @FinancialTimes @DainikBhaskar @TheNavbharatliv @republic @AmarUjalaNews @EconomicTimes

#CENJOWS_HQIDS_DEFENCE_PROCUREMENT_SEMINAR In a highly practical segment of Session 2, Maj Gen Abhay Dayal, AVSM, VSM (Retd.), led an in-depth session detailing the SRIJAN Portal and the mechanisms of Import Substitution Mapping. The presentation outlined the portal’s role in promoting indigenisation and expanding industry participation in defence manufacturing. It provided strategic clarity on identifying foreign components with high potential for domestic development, while walking MSMEs and start-ups through registering, submitting Expressions of Interest (EoI), and collaborating with key defence stakeholders to achieve long-term import reduction. #CENJOWS #HQIDS #AatmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndia #MakeInIndiaDefence #StrategicAutonomy #SelfReliantIndia #DefenceInnovation #iDEX #StartupIndia #MSMEIndia #DeepTechIndia #DefTech #DefenceManufacturing #IndianDefenceIndustry #DefenceProcurement #NationalSecurity #MilitaryModernisation #IndianArmedForces #FutureWarfare @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @IDSAIndia @ICWA_NewDelhi @OfficialCLAWSIN @USIofIndia @CAPS_INDIA @nmfindia @vifindia @orfonline @ficci_india @phdchamber @sicci_in @TNdefence @nccudaan @airnewsalerts @ANI @DDNewslive @prasarbharati @IndiaToday @ndtv @htTweets @TOIIndiaNews @FinancialTimes @DainikBhaskar @TheNavbharatliv @republic @AmarUjalaNews @EconomicTimes

#CENJOWS_HQIDS_DEFENCE_PROCUREMENT_SEMINAR Streamlining industry data is a major priority for domestic defence integration. Capt (IN) Pankaj Yadav, Capt (Indigenisation), Indigenisation Directorate, led a dedicated segment introducing the Competency Mapping Portal. The briefing included a live demonstration of the platform conducted by Col Suryavanshi (Retd), KPMG, showcasing how the portal acts as a vital tool for assessing and mapping the technical capabilities of Indian MSMEs and start-ups with actual military operational requirements. #CENJOWS #HQIDS #AatmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndia #MakeInIndiaDefence #StrategicAutonomy #SelfReliantIndia #DefenceInnovation #iDEX #StartupIndia #MSMEIndia #DeepTechIndia #DefTech #DefenceManufacturing #IndianDefenceIndustry #DefenceProcurement #NationalSecurity #MilitaryModernisation #IndianArmedForces #FutureWarfare @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @IDSAIndia @ICWA_NewDelhi @OfficialCLAWSIN @USIofIndia @CAPS_INDIA @nmfindia @vifindia @orfonline @ficci_india @phdchamber @sicci_in @TNdefence @nccudaan @airnewsalerts @ANI @DDNewslive @prasarbharati @IndiaToday @ndtv @htTweets @TOIIndiaNews @FinancialTimes @DainikBhaskar @TheNavbharatliv @republic @AmarUjalaNews @EconomicTimes

#CENJOWS_HQIDS_DEFENCE_PROCUREMENT_SEMINAR Session 2, focused on "Indigenisation and Reforms," commenced with a detailed briefing by Cmde Sandeep Deshmukh, DoI (N), on "Atmanirbharta Schemes – Opportunities for Industry." The presentation provided an overview of Government of India schemes, core guiding documents, and the strategic implications of the Positive Indigenisation Lists. The session also highlighted the impact of the Swavlamban initiative in integrating private sector capabilities into the maritime and national defence supply chains. #CENJOWS #HQIDS #AatmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndia #MakeInIndiaDefence #StrategicAutonomy #SelfReliantIndia #DefenceInnovation #iDEX #StartupIndia #MSMEIndia #DeepTechIndia #DefTech #DefenceManufacturing #IndianDefenceIndustry #DefenceProcurement #NationalSecurity #MilitaryModernisation #IndianArmedForces @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @IDSAIndia @ICWA_NewDelhi @OfficialCLAWSIN @USIofIndia @CAPS_INDIA @nmfindia @vifindia @orfonline @ficci_india @phdchamber @sicci_in @TNdefence @nccudaan @airnewsalerts @ANI @DDNewslive @prasarbharati @IndiaToday @ndtv @htTweets @TOIIndiaNews @FinancialTimes @DainikBhaskar @TheNavbharatliv @republic @AmarUjalaNews @EconomicTimes

#CENJOWS_HQIDS_DEFENCE_PROCUREMENT_SEMINAR Bringing the technical session to a close, Maj Gen C S Mann, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADG (ADB), led an exclusive, highly interactive segment dedicated entirely to "Industry Queries and Issue Resolution." The open forum provided a direct platform for start-ups and MSMEs to raise operational roadblocks, receive immediate programmatic clarity, and discuss rapid resolution mechanisms within the evolving defence innovation ecosystem. #CENJOWS #HQIDS #AatmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndia #MakeInIndiaDefence #StrategicAutonomy #SelfReliantIndia #DefenceInnovation #iDEX #StartupIndia #MSMEIndia #DeepTechIndia #DefTech #DefenceManufacturing #IndianDefenceIndustry #DefenceProcurement #NationalSecurity #MilitaryModernisation #IndianArmedForces #FutureWarfare @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @IDSAIndia @ICWA_NewDelhi @OfficialCLAWSIN @USIofIndia @CAPS_INDIA @nmfindia @vifindia @orfonline @ficci_india @phdchamber @sicci_in @TNdefence @nccudaan @airnewsalerts @ANI @DDNewslive @prasarbharati @IndiaToday @ndtv @htTweets @TOIIndiaNews @FinancialTimes @DainikBhaskar @TheNavbharatliv @republic @AmarUjalaNews @EconomicTimes

#CENJOWS_HQIDS_DEFENCE_PROCUREMENT_SEMINAR Understanding the precise mechanics of a Request for Proposal (RFP) is critical for successful defence contracting. Col Debasish Sinha, Col RFP (Lgs Services), led a detailed technical briefing on the "Salient Aspects of RFP" to guide emerging industry partners through the process. The session focused on how an RFP defines operational requirements, procurement scopes, timelines, and acquisition objectives. It provided clear guidance on analyzing critical technical parameters, qualitative requirements, and eligibility benchmarks, while breaking down complex bidding formats, commercial clauses, warranty obligations, and evaluation methodologies essential for MSMEs and start-ups. #CENJOWS #HQIDS #AatmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndia #MakeInIndiaDefence #StrategicAutonomy #SelfReliantIndia #DefenceInnovation #iDEX #StartupIndia #MSMEIndia #DeepTechIndia #DefTech #DefenceManufacturing #IndianDefenceIndustry #DefenceProcurement #NationalSecurity #MilitaryModernisation #IndianArmedForces #FutureWarfare @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @IDSAIndia @ICWA_NewDelhi @OfficialCLAWSIN @USIofIndia @CAPS_INDIA @nmfindia @vifindia @orfonline @ficci_india @sicci_in @TNdefence @nccudaan @airnewsalerts @ANI @DDNewslive @prasarbharati @IndiaToday @ndtv @htTweets @TOIIndiaNews @FinancialTimes @DainikBhaskar @TheNavbharatliv @republic @AmarUjalaNews @EconomicTimes