The objective of iDEX4Fauji program is to harness the knowledge and insights of in-service soldiers and co-create those solutions sustainably with iDEX supported startups. The program would create a mechanism to facilitate the service personnel in providing their feedback ideas which could enable them to upgrade the existing equipment, or improve them with innovations. This would also help in deriving more value and life from the existing hardware available in the field formations. In this process, they would also learn structured innovation and entrepreneurship skills, which can be used for expanding India s defence manufacturing base over the years.