Odisha Startup Boosts Indian Navy with Indigenous Underwater Robotics

 Odisha Startup Boosts Indian Navy with Indigenous Underwater Robotics 

 

A Homegrown Breakthrough for Maritime Security 

The Indian Navy has signed a landmark ₹66 crore contract with Odisha-based Coratia Technologies to induct Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (UWROVs) into naval operations—ushering in a new era of indigenous innovation and defense self-reliance. Coratia, incubated at NIT Rourkela, has become a shining example of India’s deep-tech manufacturing capabilities, delivering systems that not only match but set benchmarks in underwater robotics. 

Technology That Transforms Ocean Operations 

Coratia’s underwater robots—Jalasimha, Jaladuta, and the Navya Autonomous Surface Vehicle—bring a host of advanced features: sonar-based seabed mapping, real-time AI-driven data analytics, and robust performance in deep-sea environments. Jalasimha, the Navy’s flagship product from this startup, has cleared extensive testing and certification, passing Technology Readiness Level-9—the international gold standard for field-ready innovations. 

The company’s frugal, mission-oriented design philosophy enables Coratia’s robots to deliver world-class functionalities at a fraction of typical global costs. These systems are already powering critical marine tasks for public and private clients—ranging from inspecting dam and bridge infrastructure, monitoring marine ecosystems, and supporting offshore energy assets to carrying out disaster response, pipeline inspections, and subsea cable maintenance. 

Boosting “Make in India” and Blue Economy 

This contract is not just a commercial milestone, it symbolizes India’s growing technical prowess and strengthens the Navy’s operational agility. By embracing indigenous solutions and integrating startups into defense procurement through initiatives like iDEX, the Navy is fueling the next wave of “Make in India”—reducing import dependency, bypassing trade barriers, and nurturing a domestic innovation ecosystem. Coratia’s recent funding round will further boost research, IP creation, and global market outreach. 

Conclusion: Charting a New Course in Underwater Robotics 

The partnership between Coratia Technologies and the Indian Navy highlights how Indian startups can play a pivotal role in national security and maritime technology. As underwater robotics markets expand and new threats emerge in the world’s oceans, India’s push for indigenous solutions will not only safeguard its interests but establish the country as a global hub for cutting-edge maritime innovation. 

India’s journey from technology consumer to technology provider is being charted, one innovation at a time—and Coratia Technologies is now at the helm of this underwater revolution. 

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