OUR STORY
Engineering India's Propulsion
And Energy Independence
A team driven by passion and united by purpose — pioneering indigenous, high-performance micro gas turbines and clean energy technologies to power a self-reliant, sustainable India, ready to lead on the global stage.
LEADERSHIP
FOUNDING TEAM
Gurushankara K C
Founder & CEO
Visionary founder driven by the mission to build world-class propulsion and energy technology in India.
Abhinav Alva
Co-Founder & CTO
Engineering leader shaping next-generation aero engines, micro gas turbines, and high-speed rotating systems, turning complex technology into real-world breakthroughs.
Chetan Kumar
Co-Founder & COO
A turbomachinery specialist focused on mechanical design, DFSS methodologies, and aerospace quality systems aligned with AS9100D.
SCIENTIFIC ADVISORS
Dr. A. V. Ravikrishna
COMBUSTION MENTOR
Professor, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Renowned combustion scientist and IISc faculty member providing expert guidance on combustion systems and advanced fuel technologies for DheyaTech's engine platforms.
Dr. V. Arun Kumar
TECHNICAL MENTOR
Rtd. Propulsion Director, CSIR - National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore
Distinguished propulsion expert and former NAL Propulsion Director, mentoring DheyaTech on gas turbine development, systems integration, and certification pathways.
OUR TEAM
The People Behind
The Technology
At the heart of our innovation is a passionate team of engineers driven by curiosity and purpose. With hands-on expertise in turbomachinery, combustion, and control systems, we turn complex ideas into breakthrough solutions. Through collaboration and creativity across aerothermal simulation, Rotordynamics, and precision manufacturing, we’re building the next generation of clean propulsion and energy technologies for a better tomorrow.
OUR COLLABORATIONS
OUR PARTNERS & INVESTORS
iHub DivyaSampark
INVESTOR & INNOVATION PARTNER
Providing catalytic pre‑seed capital and ecosystem support to translate our deep‑tech propulsion and hydrogen innovations from lab to market.
Unimech Aerospace
STRATEGIC MANUFACTURING PARTNER
Strategic investor and precision manufacturing partner enabling aerospace‑grade hardware, from complex turbomachinery components to scalable production of our propulsion and energy platforms.
OUR MILESTONES
2018
Dheya formally established by Gurushankara with a vision to develop indigenous technology for propulsion and energy applications
2020
Team expansion to 15+ members alongside the co-founding team
2022
Foundation work for developing micro gas turbines
2023
- Pre-Seed Funding raised with iHUB Divyasampark
- Winners of Elevate Karnataka
2024
- Strategic collaboration with Unimech Aerospace for precision manufacturing
- Seed funding raised
2025
- DET 200 and DET 500 completed qualification testing
- Anode Blower deployed at customer location
2026
- Hydrogen flex fuel combustor concept for turbogenerator created
- Shortlisted as top 130 deep tech startups under Bharat Innovates
OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS
COMPANIES WE SERVE
Trusted by leading organisations across aerospace, and clean energy sectors.
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