Dr. Neelanjan Manna is redefining cybersecurity with a distinctive Indian perspective. Dr. Manna is the Chief Innovation Officer at Swastikk AI Tech, who is leading deep-tech with a focus on AI-powered quantum computing and blockchain ecosystems, tailored for national and enterprise applications.
His expertise ranges from developing indigenous cryptographic algorithms to developing battlefield AI engines and detecting deepfakes for national security. Swastikk AI leads with a clear mission – to build a technology that solves real problems while maintaining transparency and accessibility. Under his guidance, the firm has launched initiatives like Project XEUS, an AI tool for battlefield prediction systems, and Sat Morphed Video Detector, a forensic tool to combat deepfakes.
With his commitment to democratising advanced tech, Dr. Manna leads his way in grassroots innovation through workshops and hackathons in Tier 2 and 3 cities, making cybersecurity education accessible. Combining his bold vision of ethical engineering and AI, Dr. Manna is steering India’s digital future.
Recognised as one of the Most Inspiring AI Leaders in India 2025, Dr. Neelanjan Manna emphasised how they are making low-power chipsets that are more accessible to startups and medium enterprises.
“Swastikk builds custom low-power chipsets for industries like agriculture and defence by embedding blockchain verification layers for secure IoT communications. Their philosophy is clear: make technology usable first, then scale it.”
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