IAI NEUSPHERE is back with Cohort 2 to collaborate with and accelerate Indian deeptech startups

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a global leader in aerospace and defense, through its NEUSPHERE acceleration program in India, focuses on collaborating with Indian deeptech startups to drive progress and technological excellence, and to provide a platform for startups to accelerate their growth and expand to a global scale.

NEUSPHERE is designed as a high-impact acceleration journey that brings together IAI’s global expertise with India’s rapidly maturing deep-tech ecosystem. The success of Cohort 1 highlights the value of this structured program in leveraging the collaborative synergies of Indian innovation and IAI’s technological leadership.

The Cohort 2 program invites applications from deeptech startups working across advanced technologies, including big data, signal and image processing, advanced navigation, artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomy, XR (extended reality) for maintenance and training, green energy, advanced production techniques, quantum technologies, edge computing, and human-machine interaction (HMI) and wearable technology.

Startups working in these technology areas need not necessarily be from the defense and aerospace sector. In the first cohort, NEUSPHERE brought together deeptech startups across UAV systems, AI-powered software testing, and robotic autonomy.

Apply now for Cohort 2

The Cohort 2 timeline follows a structured schedule. Applications are open until February 9, 2026, followed by a Pitch Day in March 2026, after which the final cohort will be selected. Cohort 2 is expected to commence in April 2026 and conclude with a Demo Day in August 2026.

The selected startups will benefit from global mentorship, strategic networking, cash awards, and the opportunity to secure a paid PoC worth up to $300,000, along with a host of other program benefits.

It is an excellent opportunity not to be missed. Indian deeptech startups have the opportunity to collaborate with a global leader, gain world-class mentorship, and unlock pathways to international scale.

To learn more and submit your application here