What Accord Software & Systems does

Accord Software & Systems is a Bangalore-headquartered, founder-controlled private company founded in December 1991 by five technologists from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's DARIN avionics program. Operating across defence, space, semiconductors, positioning/navigation/timing, and GNSS test instruments, the company provides end-to-end GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) solutions spanning proprietary semiconductor IP cores (MGNSS IP), receiver SoCs (AST-500 'Kaveri' series), RF downconverters, multi-constellation modules (Navika positioning and timing series), rugged and space-qualified receivers, GNSS simulators (SIMAC-6), and time/frequency synchronization systems (NGS-N90, NGS-T20). The company is the first worldwide to develop NavIC (IRNSS) receivers and the first Indian company to achieve FAA TSO certification for GPS-SBAS receivers, with products deployed across Indian defence (Indian Navy, DRDO, RCI), space (ISRO for 20+ years), civil aviation (FAA-certified receivers in US/UK/Australia/Italy/Germany/Israel), and Indian state telematics (AIS-140 vehicle tracking in Kerala and Jharkhand).

The company's technology stack covers all major GNSS constellations (GPS, NavIC/IRNSS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, SBAS/GAGAN) across L1, L2, L5, and S bands, with proprietary anti-jamming (16-tone interference mitigation) and anti-spoofing capabilities, sub-5ns PPS timing accuracy, and radiation-tolerant COTS designs for space applications. Accord operates as a fabless semiconductor vendor through its 2023 GlobalFoundries partnership for AST-500 chip production and licenses its MGNSS IP to automotive, smartphone, and IoT SoC manufacturers. The company maintains ISO 9001:2015, AS9100:2016, and CMMI Level-5 process certifications alongside Design Organization Approval from India's Ministry of Defence and FAA TSO airworthiness certifications.

Accord monetizes through three revenue streams: (1) hardware product sales of GNSS receivers, modules, chipsets, simulators, and timing products to defence, space, automotive, telecom, and industrial customers; (2) GNSS IP licensing to semiconductor and SoC manufacturers with customization services for AGPS, dead reckoning, INS integration, and ASIC conversion; and (3) customized project and product development services including on-site personnel deployment for clients worldwide. Go-to-market is primarily enterprise field sales with direct customer engagement, augmented by heavy participation in industry exhibitions (Aero India, DefExpo, Electronica, DSEI London, IAC Paris), government procurement tenders (Buy Indian-IDDM category), and a US joint venture (Accord Technology, Phoenix, Arizona) handling FAA certification and North American avionics distribution. The company is privately held by its five co-founders with no institutional or venture capital investment disclosed.

Name

Accord Software & Systems

Legal name

Accord Software & Systems Private Limited

Website

https://accord-soft.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Accord Software & Systems is a Bangalore-based fabless semiconductor and GNSS technology company founded in 1991, serving Indian defence, space (ISRO/DRDO), civil aviation (FAA-certified), and commercial markets with end-to-end positioning, navigation, and timing solutions from IP cores to chips and modules.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

GNSS / Satellite Navigation Hardware

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

GNSS/GPS Navigation & Augmentation Systems (IMABAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Satellite, GNSS & Positioning RF ICs (HDAHAMAJ), Mobile & Wireless Connectivity SoCs (Modem/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/GNSS) (HDAHABAA), Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) for Space Systems (IMABACAG), Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Electronics for Weapons (IMABAGAH), Avionics Software, Certification & Safety-Critical Systems (DO-178/DO-254) (IMABAFAK)

Keywords

• GNSS receivers
• GNSS semiconductors
• Satellite navigation
• Positioning navigation timing
• GNSS simulators

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Customized Project and Product Development Services: Accord undertakes customized projects and product development for clients worldwide, with deliverables including both hardware and software components. Provides technically qualified and skilled personnel for on-site projects worldwide.
2. GNSS Hardware Products (Receivers, Modules, Chipsets, Simulators): Sale of GNSS receiver products including modules (Navika series), chipsets (AST-500, AST GNSS-RF), space-qualified receivers, timing modules, rugged receivers, GNSS simulators, and network time servers. Revenue from product sales to defence, space, automotive, telecom, and industrial customers.
3. GNSS IP Licensing: Accord licenses its proprietary GNSS IP (MGNSS IP) for integration into Application SoCs for Automotive, Smartphones, Precision and IoT applications. Provides customization services for AGPS, DR, INS integration and ASIC conversion.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Accord Software & Systems designs, develops and manufactures indigenous GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) products for defence, space, aerospace, telecom and industrial customers. Its offering covers the full GNSS stack — semiconductor IP cores, multi-constellation receiver SoCs and RF downconverter chips, GNSS positioning and timing modules, rugged and space-qualified GNSS receivers, GNSS simulators, and network time servers — supporting GPS, NavIC/IRNSS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS and GAGAN/SBAS constellations across L1/L2/L5/S bands, complemented by customised engineering services and FAA TSO-certified avionics receivers sold globally.

Product overview

Accord Software & Systems is a fabless semiconductor and GNSS technology company offering end-to-end solutions from intellectual property (IP) to chips and advanced modules. The product portfolio spans: (1) Semiconductor products including AST-500 multi-GNSS baseband SOC and AST GNSS-RF RF downconverter, plus MGNSS IP core for integration; (2) GNSS Modules including Navika positioning series (Navika-800, -1100, -1500, -1600) and Navika timing series (Navika-800T, -1400T, -1600T); (3) GNSS Receivers including space-rated ACC-GPS-NANO variants, rugged RGNR, NAVLAN-IG3, IG3, MGNSS Rx for avionics; (4) Communication Systems including SMATS satellite messaging and ADSB receiver; (5) Time & Frequency products including NGS-N90 network time server and NGS-T20 two-way satellite time transfer; (6) GNSS Simulator SIMAC-6. The company supports all major global navigation satellite systems including GPS, NavIC, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, and GAGAN.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MGNSS IP Silicon-proven, AHB-compliant, multi-constellation and multi-frequency GNSS baseband IP core for integration in GNSS and Application SoCs targeting Automotive, Smartphones, Precision and IoT applications. 64 parallel tracking channels, supports all signals in L1/L2/L5 and S bands with patented low-power/low-area correlator architecture and multi-tone plus pulsed interference mitigation.
• AST-500 'Kaveri' Multi-GNSS Receiver SoC Multi-GNSS baseband Receiver SoC handling GPS, GLONASS, NavIC, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS and GAGAN signals across L1/L2/L5 and S bands. Dual-band reception eliminates ionosphere errors; secure boot and data encryption; concurrent processing of any two GNSS frequency bands; configurable interfaces (CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, GPIOs); 16-tone anti-jamming plus anti-spoofing. Fabbed at GlobalFoundries.
• AST GNSS-RF Multi-Frequency RF Downconverter High-performance, wide-bandwidth, programmable RF downconverter chip for multi-frequency multi-constellation GNSS receivers supporting NavIC, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS and GAGAN in L1/L2/L5 and S bands. Near-zero complex IF down-conversion with on-chip LNA, programmable gain blocks, and 2/5-bit ADC.
• Navika-800 GNSS Positioning Module Multi-constellation GNSS positioning module combining all GNSS L1 band signals with 52 acquisition channels. Supports GPS, GLONASS and IRNSS/NavIC constellations with multipath mitigation. For commercial positioning and timing applications.
• Navika-1100 Multiband GNSS Receiver Module Multiband GNSS receiver combining GPS L1 and NavIC L5 signals with 36 tracking and 52 acquisition channels for navigation and timing applications.
• Navika-1500 Multi-Constellation GNSS Module Multi-constellation receiver combining all GNSS L1 band signals with 52 acquisition channels and supports embedded patch antenna and active antenna configurations.
• Navika-1600 Multi-GNSS Module with Anti-Jamming Multi-GNSS positioning module combining L1 and L5 signals with 64 tracking and 52 acquisition channels; supports up to 16 interfering tone mitigation for environments with high-power transmitters.
• Navika-800T GNSS Timing Module High-performance 12.2mm x 16mm GNSS timing module supporting GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and SBAS constellations with 1-2 second hot-start TTFF.
• Navika-1400T GNSS Timing Module Compact 19mm x 19mm high-performance GNSS timing module supporting multiple constellations across L1 and L5 frequency bands with PPS timing accuracy less than 5 ns.
• Navika-1600T High-Precision GNSS Timing Module Compact 17mm x 22mm GNSS timing module delivering sub-2.5 ns PPS precision, sub-1.5 m position accuracy, with anti-jamming, anti-spoofing and TRAIM technology.
• RGNR Rugged GNSS Receiver Rugged GNSS receiver designed for aerospace and defence applications, supporting GPS, GLONASS and GAGAN with MIL-810G, MIL-461F, MIL-275B and MIL-464A qualification.
• NAVLAN-IG3 Multi-Constellation GNSS Receiver Multi-constellation GNSS receiver supporting IRNSS L5, GPS L1, GLONASS L1 and GAGAN L1 with 100Mbps LAN interface plus RS232/RS422/USB 2.0 connectivity.
• IG3 Receiver Module Compact multi-constellation GNSS module receiving signals from GPS, GLONASS and IRNSS (NavIC) satellites with 40 channels (16 GPS, 14 GLONASS, 7 IRNSS, 3 SBAS).
• ACC-GPS-NANO GPS-SBAS Receiver for Space Miniature high-performance GPS-SBAS receiver for satellite applications with 16 acquisition and tracking channels, consuming less than 500 mW.
• ACC-GPS-NANO-NR Dual Redundant GPS-SBAS Receiver Dual redundant GPS-SBAS receiver with 32-channel engine designed for unmatched performance in space applications, packaged in a metallic enclosure.
• ACC-GPS-NANO-DR Dual Redundant Receiver (Common Antenna) Dual redundant GPS-SBAS receiver with two independent 32-channel receivers sharing common antenna interface and power divider for satellite applications.
• ACC-GPS-NavIC-NANO Receiver for Nano-Satellites Miniature GPS-NavIC receiver designed for nano-satellites with 25 acquisition and 25 tracking channels; supports 10 km/s velocity profile with radiation-tolerant COTS design.
• ACC-G3IR-LV GNSS Receiver for Launch Vehicles Miniature high-performance GPS-GLONASS-NAVIC-SBAS receiver designed for launch vehicle applications with 40 channels.
• MGNSS Rx Avionics Receiver GPS-GLONASS-NavIC-SBAS receiver for avionics applications with 77 channels (24 GPS, 28 GLONASS, 22 NavIC, 3 SBAS), supporting L1/L2 for GPS, GLONASS and L5/S bands for NavIC.
• SMATS - Satellite Messaging and Tracking System Two-way messaging and tracking system connecting to a central hub through geostationary satellite (GSAT6) via Bluetooth interface with Android application for automated tracking and messaging.
• NGS-N90 Network Time Server Next-generation GNSS-based network time server supporting NTP v3/v4 and PTP v2 with timing accuracy less than 20 ns RMS; 55-channel receiver supporting GPS, GLONASS, IRNSS and GAGAN; anti-spoofing included.
• NGS-T20 Two-Way Satellite Time and Frequency Transfer Modem GNSS-independent time synchronization modem capable of synchronizing slave station clock to less than 5 ns (achievable accuracy less than 2 ns). Operates via C-band or Ku-band satellite link independent of GNSS L-band signals, ensuring operation even when GNSS is jammed. Used for defence radar synchronization and national timing labs.
• SIMAC-6 Multi-Constellation GNSS Simulator Multi-constellation multi-frequency GNSS simulator with 120+ channel configurability, supporting GPS, GLONASS, IRNSS, Galileo, BeiDou, SBAS and DGNSS augmentation. Capable of simulating ionosphere, troposphere, multipath and clock errors, with hardware-in-the-loop (HILS) support at up to 10 ms update rate.
• Customised Project and Product Engineering Services Accord undertakes customised projects and product development for clients worldwide with deliverables across hardware and software, and provides technically qualified and skilled personnel for on-site projects globally. Includes on-site engineering services for defence, space and avionics customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• GNSS receiver TTFF (Time-to-First-Fix) among the best in the world, benchmarked at par with top global GNSS receivers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GlobalFoundriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 April 2023Accord announced volume production of its new line of GNSS receiver ICs (AST-500 'Kaveri' series) manufactured with GlobalFoundries (GF). GF is a leading semiconductor manufacturer offering differentiated process technologies enabling high-performance GNSS products across multiple domains. This partnership enables Accord's fabless semiconductor model for GNSS chipsets.
• MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2019MeitY supported Accord's development of the first Make in India NavIC receiver chipset. The NavIC chipset was unveiled at SemiconIndia FutureDesign conference on October 17, 2022. MeitY also provided opportunity for Accord to participate and showcase products at Semicon India 2023.
• Kerala Motor Vehicles Department (KMVD)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 October 2019Kerala Motor Vehicles Department assigned CDAC Thiruvananthapuram to implement AIS-140 based Vehicle Tracking and Management System for public transport vehicles in Kerala. Accord's Navitrack 257 was empaneled as the tracking device for this project.
• Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) / AAIminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019GEMINI device - a portable GAGAN-enabled GPS data recorder providing real-time cyclone, high waves, tsunami and potential fishing zone forecasts to fishermen. Developed by Accord, deployed through INCOIS/AAI collaboration. Inaugurated by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Hon'ble Minister of Earth Science.
• Airports Authority of India (AAI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2018AAI collaborated with Accord on GAGAN Messaging Service (GMS) initiative. Accord developed NAVSHARE portable Bluetooth-enabled GAGAN receiver to receive and decode GMS messages. AAI provided hardware and software updates for the GAGAN satellite-based augmentation system covering the Asia Pacific region.
• Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2018INCOIS collaborated with AAI and Accord on GAGAN-based message services (GAMES project). INCOIS developed Android application in nine regional languages to decode GAGAN messages. Accord manufactured prototype dongles and Bluetooth receivers for fishermen safety and disaster warning systems.
• C-DAC ThiruvananthapuramminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 August 2018CDAC Thiruvananthapuram empaneled Accord's Navitrack 257 (AIS 140 Tracking Device) for implementing Vehicle Tracking System and management system in Kerala state. Accord supplies hardware while CDAC handles system integration for the Kerala Motor Vehicles Department project.
• Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 July 2013Accord has been supplying GPS receivers to ISRO for 20 years. Developed IRNSS Reference Receiver that successfully tracked IRNSS-1A satellite signal before full constellation deployment. First Indian company to develop and supply NavIC (IRNSS) receiver for space segment. Ongoing collaboration on NavIC receiver development.
• Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Accord developed GNSS receiver technologies adopted for various Indian Defence programmes in close coordination with DRDO laboratories. Collaboration spanning 20+ years. Accord received DRDO Technology Absorption Award 2013 for indigenous GNSS receiver development. Worked on direct tri-services programmes.
• Accord Technology (US Joint Venture with AvValues)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Joint venture between Accord Software (India) and AvValues (Phoenix, Arizona) formed to develop and certify FAA TSO-approved GNSS receivers for the US and global aviation markets. Accord in Bangalore handles receiver development; Accord Technology in Phoenix serves as design authority and handles production, certification, customer service, and business development. Final assembly at Anchorage, Alaska.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hemisphere GNSS: North American GNSS receiver and board-level positioning specialist targeting defence, survey, marine, and OEM markets. Overlaps directly with Accord's multi-constellation receiver products and rugged defence positioning.
• u-blox: Swiss fabless semiconductor vendor of GNSS positioning chips and modules for automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. Closest global analogue to Accord's Navika positioning/timing modules and AST-500 SoC.
• Septentrio: Belgium-based high-precision GNSS receiver maker serving survey, marine, defence, and aerospace with multi-frequency, anti-jamming technology. Comparable to Accord's RGNR rugged receiver and MGNSS Rx avionics line.
• NovAtel (Hexagon): Hexagon-owned Canadian maker of high-precision GNSS receivers and corrections for defence, agriculture, and autonomous systems. Directly comparable capability set to Accord's space/defence GNSS receivers and SIMAC-6 simulator.

Broad incumbents

• Qualcomm: US SoC leader whose Snapdragon and standalone GNSS IP ship into billions of smartphones and IoT devices. Overlap is in IP-licensing for GNSS baseband where Accord's MGNSS IP targets the same OEMs.
• STMicroelectronics: European semiconductor major with automotive and IoT-grade GNSS SoCs and modules (Teseo family). Competes with Accord's AST-500/MGNSS IP at high-volume automotive and industrial sockets.
• Garmin: Global avionics and consumer GNSS giant supplying FAA-certified panel-mount GPS/SBAS receivers and certified transponders. Directly comparable in certified aviation GNSS where Accord's FAA TSO-145C receivers compete.
• Trimble: Large US positioning technology incumbent covering surveying, construction, agriculture, and aviation GNSS. Much broader portfolio than Accord but competes in FAA-certified aviation GNSS and OEM modules.
• Topcon Positioning: Japan/US GNSS and positioning solutions provider for surveying, construction, precision agriculture, and aerospace. Competes with Accord in multi-frequency GNSS receivers and simulators for OEM integration.

Regional players

• Alpha Design Technologies: Indian defence electronics company with strong DRDO/Indian MoD ties, producing RF, EW, avionics, and electronic warfare subsystems. Comparable Indian counterpart to Accord in IDDM defence electronics and Indian Army/Navy procurement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Accord_GNSS

Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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