Gujarat’s Leap into Spacetech: A Bold New Frontier, with Omspace Leading the Way

Over the past few years, India's private space industry has undergone a meteoric rise. But most thrilling is the recent emergence of state-level initiatives to spur this growth. Gujarat has finally marked its position in space with the creation of the Gujarat SpaceTech Policy — a revolutionary move that could make the state a world spacetech hub.

Launched by the Department of Science & Technology (Government of Gujarat) and IN-SPACe (ISRO), this policy is more than a list of incentives — it's a call to action for entrepreneurs, engineers, and dreamers to develop the next generation of space technologies from the heart of India itself.

Policy Highlights That Are Boosting the Industry

The Gujarat SpaceTech Policy offers a remarkable package of financial and infrastructural support:

• Support on launch cost up to ₹5 crore

• Subsidy of 25% on IN-SPACe technical facility fees

• Reimbursement of 30% on patent filing fees, up to ₹50 lakh

• Development support on ground segment equipment

• Alignment with Gujarat's IT/ITES policy

• Independent Space Manufacturing Park and Centre of Excellence for R&D and scale

This holistic ecosystem is not just about rocket launches — it's about launching careers, startups, and an entire space-based economy.

Welcome the Space Trailblazers of Gujarat

A number of startups are already surfing this space wave. SatLeo Labs, Azista BST Aerospace, PierSight, Advick AgVenture, and Space Technology and Aeronautical Rocketry are blazing new trails in all that is satellite imaging to rocketry education. But there is one that excels in vision and mission to open space to the masses: Omspace Rocket & Exploration Pvt. Ltd.

Omspace: Gujarat's Rocket to the Future

Headquartered in Ahmedabad, Omspace is committed to making space accessible, affordable, and sustainable. In an era where space missions have traditionally been the preserve of deep-pocketed nations and corporations, Omspace is turning the tables with its emphasis on small launch vehicles for nano and cube satellites.

These small satellites are the future of Earth observation, communication, weather monitoring, and beyond. But placing them in orbit at a reasonable cost has been a long-standing hurdle — one Omspace is surmounting through outside-the-box engineering, iterative development, and an unrelenting focus on affordability.

What is most admirable about Omspace is its indigenous flavor. Born in Gujarat, thought through by Indian engineers who have a passion to deliver, and powered by the same spirit of determination that ensured ISRO's success stories, Omspace is not only a company — it's a declaration. A declaration that space is no longer exclusive to the elite anymore. It's for everyone.

The Road Ahead

With state-backed support, cutting-edge startups, and a rising tide of talent and capital, Gujarat’s space sector is no longer a dream — it’s a launchpad for the future. As Omspace and its peers continue to push the boundaries, we’re witnessing the birth of a new spacetech ecosystem, rooted in Indian soil and reaching for the stars.

Gujarat is not only joining the space race — it's rewriting its rules.