NSRCEL Startups
AquaAirX
AquaAirX has earned international recognition with its founders, Gouthami T. S. and Jitendra Saini, being named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list in the Industry, Manufacturing & Energy category. The recognition highlights the startup’s pioneering work in advancing autonomous drone technologies for maritime applications.
An NSRCEL venture from Campus Founders, the student entrepreneurship programme, AquaAirX is redefining marine intelligence through cutting-edge amphibious drones capable of operating seamlessly across both air and underwater environments. By integrating autonomous navigation with advanced sensing technologies, the startup addresses critical challenges in maritime surveillance, infrastructure inspection, environmental monitoring, disaster management, and emergency response. Its solutions have the potential to significantly improve the speed, safety, and efficiency of operations in sectors where conventional monitoring methods are often expensive or difficult to deploy.
The Forbes recognition underscores the growing global relevance of deep-tech innovation emerging from India’s startup ecosystem. AquaAirX exemplifies how research-driven entrepreneurship, nurtured through NSRCEL’s incubation ecosystem, is developing technologies with the potential to create meaningful impact across industries while positioning India at the forefront of next-generation autonomous systems.
Fuselage Innovations
Fuselage Innovations, founded by Devan Chandrasekharan, has been featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list, recognising its contribution to advancing drone technologies and experiential learning. Incubated at NSRCEL through Velocity – Kotak Bizlabs, the venture is committed to equipping students, professionals, and innovators with practical skills in emerging technologies.
The startup focuses on making advanced technologies such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), the Internet of Things (IoT), avionics, robotics, and precision agriculture more accessible through immersive, hands-on learning experiences. By combining technical education with real-world applications, Fuselage Innovations is helping bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry requirements. Its programmes encourage innovation while preparing learners to contribute to rapidly evolving technology sectors.
Recognition by Forbes reflects not only the startup’s entrepreneurial success but also the increasing importance of technology-driven education in building India’s future workforce. Through its work, Fuselage Innovations demonstrates how startups can play a pivotal role in nurturing innovation ecosystems and developing talent capable of addressing complex technological challenges across industries.
VECROS
VECROS, co-founded by Besta Prem Sai and Rajeshree Deotalu, has been recognised in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list for its pioneering work in autonomous aerial systems. The startup is part of NSRCEL’s Incubation Program for Mobility Startups, which supports ventures developing next-generation mobility solutions.
The company is leveraging Spatial AI to redefine autonomous flight, enabling drones to perceive, understand, and navigate complex environments with minimal human intervention. Unlike conventional drones that depend heavily on GPS or manual operation, VECROS’ intelligent systems are designed to make autonomous decisions in real time, opening possibilities across industries such as infrastructure inspection, logistics, industrial operations, public safety, and defence. By integrating artificial intelligence with robotics, the startup is helping build safer and more reliable autonomous technologies.
Its inclusion in the Forbes list reflects the growing global recognition of Indian deep-tech startups creating cutting-edge solutions with international relevance. VECROS exemplifies the strength of innovation emerging from NSRCEL’s incubation ecosystem and highlights the transformative potential of AI-powered mobility technologies in addressing real-world challenges.
Careleavers Inner Circle (CLiC)
Careleavers Inner Circle (CLiC) Forum, founded by Girish Mehta and Anisha Sharma, has been featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list in recognition of its work supporting young people transitioning out of institutional care. The startup is part of Impact Orbit, an initiative by Capgemini in partnership with NSRCEL, dedicated to nurturing ventures addressing pressing social challenges.
For many young people leaving childcare institutions, the transition to independent adulthood can be overwhelming, with limited access to guidance, employment opportunities, emotional support, or community networks. CLiC seeks to bridge this gap by building a supportive ecosystem that empowers care leavers through mentorship, life skills, peer connections, education, and career opportunities. Its work focuses not only on addressing immediate needs but also on enabling long-term independence, dignity, and inclusion.
The Forbes recognition highlights the growing importance of social entrepreneurship in creating sustainable impact. By combining community-building with practical support systems, CLiC demonstrates how purpose-driven innovation can transform lives while addressing one of society’s less visible but deeply significant challenges.
InteliQuant AI
InteliQuant AI, founded by Priyanka Bairathi, has secured an undisclosed round of funding from Marwari Catalysts, marking an important milestone in the company’s growth journey. The startup is part of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women – Cohort 30 at NSRCEL, which supports women entrepreneurs in scaling high-potential ventures.
InteliQuant AI leverages artificial intelligence to strengthen governance, risk management, and compliance by enabling organisations to identify hidden risks, automate complex processes, and generate actionable insights for better decision-making. As businesses increasingly navigate evolving regulatory requirements and growing operational complexity, AI-powered governance solutions are becoming critical for ensuring resilience, transparency, and efficiency. Through intelligent automation and advanced analytics, the startup helps organisations make more informed decisions while reducing compliance risks.
The recent funding is expected to accelerate product development and market expansion, reinforcing investor confidence in the startup’s vision. InteliQuant AI’s progress highlights the increasing role of AI-driven enterprise solutions in shaping the future of business and reflects the strength of NSRCEL’s ecosystem in supporting innovative, technology-led ventures.
