Building on the momentum of its first edition, DIC 2.0 expanded in scale and impact. With a stronger ecosystem in place, the challenge witnessed participation from a broader range of startups and deeper engagement from defence establishments. Startups presented high-impact, mission-driven solutions to defence challenges, strengthening the pipeline of indigenous technologies. DIC 2.0 reaffirmed KIIF’s role as a national bridge between innovation-driven enterprises and India’s defence forces, accelerating the path from prototype to deployment.