PDAS 2026

B2B & B2G: The Engine of Strategic Commerce

"Where National Vision Becomes Industrial Reality"

While the Expo floor showcases the 'what,' the PDAS B2B & B2G Marketplace defines the 'how.' We have engineered a high-velocity, structured environment designed to bypass traditional bureaucracy and create a "fast-track" for Defence contracts, technology transfers, and strategic collaborations. This is the nervous system of the summit, where policy meets the factory floor.

B2G: The Sovereign Interface

(Direct Access to the Architects of National Security)

The Business-to-Government (B2G) wing is a dedicated sanctuary for alignment between the state's strategic needs and the industry’s manufacturing capabilities. It serves as a transparent conduit for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Armed Forces to communicate directly with the builders of the nation.

The "Pathfinder" Briefings: Exclusive, closed-room sessions where senior leadership from the Army, Navy, and Air Force outline their Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap (TPCR). For the first time, industries gain a 10-year outlook on the military’s requirements, allowing for precise R&D investment.
The Indigenization Clinic: Meet one-on-one with DRDO and Department of Defence Production (DDP) officials to navigate the New Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP). Get clarity on "Make-I" and "Make-II" categories and understand how to qualify for government-funded prototyping.
User-Industry Interactivity: A specialized forum where Armed Forces representatives present "Problem Statements" regarding spares, component aggregates, and substitution engineering. This allows industries to offer direct solutions for the immediate needs of the frontline.

B2B: The Global Matchmaker

(Precision Networking Powered by Intelligence)

At PDAS, we replace "random networking" with AI-Driven Matchmaking. Our proprietary platform analyzes your company’s capabilities and aligns them with the procurement needs of global giants.

1. Tier-1 to MSME Bridging

We act as the bridge between Global OEMs and the Peninsula’s MSME powerhouse.

OFFSET FULFILLMENT: A dedicated corridor for foreign OEMs to identify reliable Indian partners to meet their offset obligations.
SUB-SYSTEM INTEGRATION: Small and medium enterprises specializing in precision machining, sensors, and advanced materials get private "Pitch Minutes" with Tier-1 systems integrators.

2. The "Investor Pit"

The Defence sector is capital-intensive and requires visionary backing.

VENTURE CAPITAL FOR DEEP-TECH: We bring together Defence-focused VCs, Private Equity firms, and Angel Investors to meet the brightest startups from the Peninsula’s incubation hubs.
SCALING CAPITAL: Focused on "dual-use" technologies, this arena helps startups secure the funding needed to bridge the 'valley of death' between a prototype and a mass-produced military asset.

Strategic Focus: The Global Supply Chain

(From Local Spares to Global Exports)

The B2B/B2G wing is laser-focused on moving Indian industry up the value chain.

SUBSTITUTION ENGINEERING: A dedicated desk for industries to explore the Positive Indigenisation Lists, identifying foreign-made components that can be re-engineered and manufactured locally.
CERTIFICATION & STANDARDIZATION: Direct interaction with CEMILAC and DGAQA ensures that every partnership formed at PDAS is built on a foundation of international quality standards, making the products "Export-Ready" from Day 1.
CONSISTENT PRODUCT SUPPORT: Discussions focus on building a "Life-cycle Support" model, ensuring that Indian manufacturers can provide dependable spares and aggregates to both the Indian Armed Forces and international buyers.