Defence Industries Connect with MSME Opportunities
SIDA Defence EXPO 2025
The Premier Industries Expo in Coimbatore for Defence & Aerospace.
Organised by :
South Indian Defence Suppliers and Startup Association
Theme
Igniting Innovation
Dates
DEC 4-6
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM Daily
Venue
Coimbatore
Rathinam Grand Hall, Eachanari
Introduction & Mission Statement
The Coimbatore Exhibition Driving ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’
Welcome to the official SIDA Defence Expo 2025, the largest dedicated Coimbatore exhibition for the Defence and Aerospace sectors. Held in the heart of the Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor, this event is the essential platform for Indian industry to showcase its capabilities and drive the national vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat.’
This is not just an industries expo in Coimbatore; it is a high-level convergence point designed to foster crucial collaboration between MSME, Startups, major OEMs, and the Indian Armed Forces.
The MSME & Startup Advantage
Fueling MSME Opportunity & Startup Connect
SIDA Defence Expo 2025 is committed to unlocking immense MSME opportunity and facilitating vital startup connect within the defence ecosystem. If you are an innovator, manufacturer, or technology provider, this is where you secure your future:
- Direct Procurement: Engage with procurement teams from DRDO, DPSUs, and large private manufacturers seeking ancillary and supply chain partners.
- i-DEX Focus: Sessions and special pavilions dedicated to navigating the iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) scheme and securing funding.
- Mentorship & Collaboration: Exclusive B2B meeting slots for Startups to connect with established industry leaders, investors, and technical experts.
- Special Packages: Dedicated, subsidized stall options tailored to support MSME growth and market entry.
SIDA DEFENCE EXPO 2025
Organized by: South Indian Defence Suppliers and Start-ups Association (SIDA)
Theme
Igniting Innovation
Dates
DEC 4-6
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM Daily
Venue
Coimbatore
Rathinam Grand Hall, Eachanari
✨ Expo Highlights
200+
Exhibitors
DPSUs, DRDO, Startups, MSMEs
30,000+
Visitors
Professional visitors from all around Tamil Nadu
B2B
Matchmaking
Scheduled meetings with OEMs & DPSUs
Live
Demo Zones
Drones, Robotics, Simulators & more
About SIDA
The **South Indian Defence Suppliers and Start-ups Association (SIDA)** is a Section 8 non-profit formed by Defence India Start-up Challenge (iDEX) winners from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
It serves as a unified platform for emerging defence innovators, aiming to **accelerate indigenous manufacturing** and foster technology collaboration under the **Atmanirbhar Bharat** initiative.
**Vision**: To build a strong and integrated Defence Industrial Ecosystem in South India—combining manufacturing, R&D, prototyping, and skilling under one coordinated zone.
Core Objectives
- ✓ Connect Defence Industries with **MSME Opportunities**.
- ✓ Facilitate **Vendor Empanelment** and Tech Scouting with DPSUs and OEMs.
- ✓ Promote **Indigenous Innovations** and product launches.
- ✓ Bridge grassroots innovation with large-scale manufacturing.
📅 Three-Day Agenda
Day 1: Dec 4
Inauguration & Defence Technology Showcase
- • Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address
- • Exhibition Tour & Live Demonstrations
- • Plenary Panel: Industrialisation & Make in India (DAP, IDDM, Offsets)
- • Innovation Pitch & Strategic MoUs
Day 2: Dec 5
Sectoral Insights & B2B Engagement
- • Session II: Future Defence Technologies (AI/ML, EW, Comms)
- • Session III: MSMEs in Defence Supply Chains (GEM, SRIJAN, TN Corridor)
- • **B2B Matchmaking Meetings** (1:1 with DPSUs, OEMs, DRDO)
Day 3: Dec 6
Innovation, Skilling & Closing Ceremony
- • Session IV: Startups & Incubation Ecosystem (iDEX, TDF)
- • Session V: Skilling for Defence Manufacturing
- • Innovation Awards & Final Tech Demos
- • Valedictory Ceremony & Outcome Report
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