New Delhi / Davos | January 22, 2026: SiriNor, a deep‑tech aerospace and defence startup operating between India and Norway, unveiled its 2026 roadmap at the Inaugural Global CleanTech Forum, held on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum’s 56th Annual Meeting in Davos.
The company, developing the world’s first emission‑free electric jet engine, announced plans for a qualifying UAV retrofit test flight in India by mid‑to‑late 2026. SiriNor was shortlisted among a select group of global innovators at the Forum, which convenes founders, investors, policymakers, and climate leaders to accelerate clean‑energy solutions.
Clean Aviation Vision
- Aviation is projected to contribute up to 20% of global emissions by 2050.
- SiriNor is addressing this challenge with a 100% electric, zero‑emissions jet engine that is power‑agnostic, operable on battery technology today, and designed to be compatible with hydrogen fuel cells.
- The company’s tip‑driven propulsion architecture, recently patented in the USA, reduces operating temperatures, simplifies manufacturing, and lowers costs by at least 30%.
Abhijeet Inamdar, Founder & India CEO, SiriNor, said: “Davos is the perfect forum to highlight a massive gap. Aviation drives the global economy, but it urgently needs a reboot that eliminates emissions from traditional combustion jet engines. SiriNor is pioneering a scalable, zero‑emission propulsion system to help decarbonise aviation.”
Global Partnerships & Progress
- Backed by investors including Shell E4, Shriram, and Innovation Norway.
- Signed 11 LOIs and MoUs with regional and international stakeholders.
- Advancing to TRL 7 testing of its 40cm x 50cm prototype.
- Plans to commercialise UAV engines by mid‑2026, scaling toward regional aircraft platforms by 2030.
About SiriNor
SiriNor is a deep‑tech aerospace startup developing the world’s first scalable electric jet engine for zero‑emission flight. Operating between Norway and India, SiriNor has pioneered a tip‑driven propulsion system using distributed edge‑mounted motors instead of a central hub, enabling lower operating temperatures, simplified manufacturing, and reduced costs. The engine is power‑agnostic, compatible with both battery packs and hydrogen fuel cells, positioning SiriNor as a pragmatic, innovation‑driven player in the race to decarbonise aviation.
Website: www.sirinor.com
About Leadership
- Ivar Aune, CEO & Chairman (Norway): Over 20 years of leadership in venture capital, energy technology, and engineering. Former Investment Director at Equinor Ventures, with expertise in hydrogen, fusion energy, and scaling deep‑tech ventures.
- Abhijeet Inamdar, Founder & India CEO: Two decades of global experience in energy, aviation, and deep‑tech. Former Investment Manager at Equinor, recognized in Hart Energy Journal’s “40 Under 40 Investors in North America” (2019) and Passion Vista’s “Most Admired Global Indians” (2022).
