Last mentioned: Mar 14, 2026
TIDCO Investment
Tamil Nadu government approves ₹25 crore equity investment in AgniKul and Raptee.
SOrTeD Mission Prep
AgniKul prepares for its first sub-orbital technological demonstrator launch.
Agnilet Engine Test
Successfully test-fires the world's first single-piece 3D-printed rocket engine.
AgniKul Founded
AgniKul Cosmos established at IIT Madras to develop small satellite launch vehicles.
The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) has committed ₹25 crore each to spacetech pioneer AgniKul Cosmos and EV manufacturer Raptee Energy. This strategic investment, finalized by Industries Minister TRB Rajaa, underscores the state's ambition to become a global hub for advanced manufacturing and deeptech innovation.
The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) has committed Rs 25 crore each to Raptee Energy and AgniKul Cosmos, signaling a strategic push into high-growth sectors. Industries Minister TRB Rajaa formally handed over the approval letters, reinforcing the state's ambition to become a premier hub for electric mobility and aerospace innovation.
The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) has committed ₹25 crore each to space-tech pioneer AgniKul Cosmos and EV startup Raptee Energy. This strategic capital injection, delivered by Industries Minister TRB Rajaa, reinforces the state's ambition to lead India's aerospace and advanced mobility sectors.