New Delhi, June 9: AquaAirX, a pioneering deep-tech startup building autonomous aerial and underwater robotic systems, today announced that its co-founders, Jitendra Saini and Gouthami T S, have been named to the prestigious Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 List 2026 in the Industry, Manufacturing & Energy category. The recognition places the duo among Asia-Pacific’s most promising young innovators and entrepreneurs driving technological advancement across industries. (Forbes)
Founded by aerospace engineers Jitendra Saini and Gouthami T S, AquaAirX is developing next-generation amphibious autonomous systems capable of operating both in air and underwater environments. The company’s technology is designed to support critical applications including maritime surveillance, infrastructure inspection, environmental monitoring, coastal security, and emergency response. (Forbes)
The Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 list recognizes 300 young entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators from across the Asia-Pacific region who are shaping the future through breakthrough ideas and impactful businesses. This year’s selection process evaluated nearly 4,000 nominations across multiple sectors and geographies. (Forbes)
Commenting on the recognition, Jitendra Saini, Co-founder of AquaAirX, said:
“Being recognized by Forbes Asia is an incredible honor and a reflection of the hard work, resilience, and vision of the entire AquaAirX team. We started with a belief that autonomous systems would play a transformative role in solving complex maritime and infrastructure challenges. This recognition reinforces our commitment to building globally competitive technologies from India and contributing to the country’s growing deep-tech ecosystem.”
Gouthami T S, Co-founder of AquaAirX, added:
“The future of robotics lies in intelligent systems that can seamlessly operate across challenging environments. At AquaAirX, we are focused on pushing the boundaries of autonomy, sensing, and robotics to create solutions that deliver real-world impact. Being featured on the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 list is both a proud milestone and a motivation to continue innovating for the future.”
The recognition comes at a significant time for AquaAirX as the company continues to expand its technology capabilities and strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving autonomous systems sector. Earlier this year, the company secured a seed funding round led by Rainmatter by Zerodha, with participation from leading investors, to accelerate research, product development, and deployment readiness. (Entrepreneur)
As nations and industries increasingly invest in autonomous technologies for maritime intelligence, infrastructure resilience, and strategic operations, AquaAirX aims to position India at the forefront of next-generation robotics innovation through indigenous engineering and advanced autonomous platforms.