BIHAR-SU-009
Subrat Shandilya compact jet engine project
Nalanda aerospace engineer Subrat Shandilya's project to build an indigenous compact jet engine prototype. The Industries Department approved it for seed funding under the Bihar Startup Policy 2022 on 31 August 2026.
DeepTechOperatingNalanda, Bihar
Good to know: Approved for funding; disbursement depends on document verification.
What's confirmed
4 sourced facts
- Approved for seed funding under the Bihar Startup Policy 2022 after a presentation in Patna on 31 August 2026.
- INR 10 lakh seed funding is to be released in two instalments.
- Further support of INR 25 lakh after a successful prototype test and up to INR 50 lakh later is provided for, up to INR 85 lakh in total.
- Documents must be submitted for verification within three months before funding proceeds.
Still to be confirmed
4 open questions
- Registered company name (the team's separate RC-aircraft effort is called 'Beyond Mach')
- Disbursement of the first instalment
- Prototype build or test
- The planned factory near Rajgir
Funding rounds (1)
Newest first. The status column separates closed rounds from planned raises, TV offers and sanctioned support.
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bihar Startup Policy seed fund Government seed loan | ₹10 lakh | Department of Industries, Bihar | Sanctioned not disbursed | Navbharat Times |
Sources (2)
Who reported it, when, and what they cover
| Publisher | Published | Covers | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
Navbharat Times Established news |
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Live Hindustan Established news |
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