Devan Chandrasekharan

Event Description

Devan Chandrasekharan is an Indian aerospace engineer, innovator, and entrepreneur best known as the Founder and Managing Director of Fuselage Innovations, a prominent Kochi-based agritech and drone technology startup. He co-founded the venture alongside his sister, Devika Chandrasekharan, in response to severe agricultural disruptions caused by the Kerala floods. Under his leadership, the company developed advanced, DGCA-certified agricultural drones like the FIA QD10 and Nireeksh, which integrate AI and IoT to provide precision spraying and crop health analysis. This technology has successfully empowered over 10,000 farmers across India, leading to a 70% reduction in traditional farming costs and a 30% increase in crop yields.

Summary

His ground-breaking contributions to precision agriculture have earned him significant global and national acclaim. Devan was featured in the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (2026) list and the Forbes India 30 Under 30 (2025) class under the Industry, Manufacturing & Energy category. He has also been honored with the National Startup Award by the Government of India and recognized as an Expo City Dubai Foundation Global Innovator.

Award Details

Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (2026)