Thiruvananthapuram : With an educational background in photonics and aerospace engineering and professional experience in multiple countries, Yedhu Krishnan returned post the Coronavirus pandemic with a plan to build aerospace systems India has long relied on imports for. The vision led the 39-year-old Kannur native to launch his startup ‘Specrule’ in 2022 to develop advanced laser and optical measurement systems for aerospace applications.

“I considered Thiruvananthapuram because it’s home to the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST). I get access to labs and student-interns here,” said Yedhu, adding the state’s network of institutes and human resources are useful for a startup, though he could have attracted more seed money in other states.

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