Can a Theme Park Spark India’s Tech Revolution? Meet the Kerala Innovator Who Thinks So

From amusement to advancement, one man’s vision is transforming how India learns technology.

For decades, amusement parks in India have served a single purpose — leisure. But what if a park could also be a place to learn, innovate, and shape the future? That’s the bold idea Kerala-based entrepreneur Rahul P Bala Chandran is bringing to life with Robo Park — India’s first experiential robotics learning hub.

A startup maverick and serial entrepreneur, Rahul is also the force behind Inker Robotics, a tech company that has evolved from training young minds in futuristic tech to now building one of the country’s most unique innovation ecosystems.

Robo Park – Where Fun Meets Futuristic Tech

Robo Park is not your average tech center or museum. Think of it as an amusement park for innovation, where kids, adults, hobbyists, engineers, and even farmers can explore and experience cutting-edge technologies — and more importantly, build them.

“We want everyone — from a five-year-old child to a 99-year-old — to interact with robotics, AI, IoT, AR/VR, 3D printing, autonomous vehicles, drone taxis, and more,” says Rahul. “It’s not just to experience tech, but also to create it.”

The 22,000 sq ft Maker Square at the park will provide hands-on access to all the tools, materials, and mentorship needed to prototype, build, and experiment. Whether it’s using Lego kits to create robots or testing an autonomous vehicle on a dedicated track, Robo Park is engineered to be India’s playground for technology.

More Than Just Play — An Academic and Startup Ecosystem

Robo Park isn't only about entertainment. It’s built around four key verticals:

1. RoboLand – The interactive amusement park and tech experience center.

2. Academic Park – A space for structured learning in partnership with industry experts and universities.

3. Product & Solutions – A vertical where real-world tech applications are developed in collaboration with academia and industry.

4. Startup Incubator – Perhaps the most exciting for India’s startup ecosystem — an annual incubation of 10 cutting-edge tech startups, providing them access to space, prototyping infrastructure, mentorship, and investment networks.

“We’re building an ecosystem. Startups will have access to everything — maker spaces, tech tools, investors, mentors, and a community,” explains Rahul.

Ready for Robo-Tech: Is India Prepared?

Skeptics might wonder if Indian audiences are ready for such an immersive tech park. But Rahul is confident.

“The tech is already around us — AI, robotics, drones — people just don’t know how to access or apply it. There’s a huge awareness gap. That’s what Robo Park is solving.”

His past tech expos have already proven the point — a 2023 robotics expo in Thrissur drew over 1 lakh visitors. The public’s excitement and feedback convinced Rahul that a bigger, permanent infrastructure like Robo Park was the next logical step.

From Failures to Future: Rahul’s Grit-Fueled Journey

But this success story didn’t come overnight. Rahul’s entrepreneurial journey began at 22 — and by 25, he was ₹55 lakh in debt.

“That failure was heartbreaking. In Kerala, once you fail, people don’t just doubt you — they judge you. They call your family, question your worth. It was the darkest phase.”

Yet, he didn't give up. From a failed mobile car wash venture to his eventual breakthrough with Robotics, Rahul rebuilt his vision from scratch. Now, he's not just creating a company — he’s creating a movement.

Kerala’s Unsung Startup Hero

What’s remarkable is how this entire venture is rooted in Kerala, a state not traditionally associated with tech startups. But Rahul insists the southern state is a fertile ground for innovation.

“Kerala was awarded as one of Asia’s top startup ecosystems. The Kerala Startup Mission, industrial departments, and even ministers like Shri Rajeev are actively involved. When we proposed Robo Park, the government chased us, not the other way around.”

That level of government support is rare, and it’s helping ventures like Robo Park flourish far from India's usual startup hubs.

What’s Next? A December 2025 Launch

Robo Park is all set for a soft launch by December 2025. And for Rahul, it’s just the beginning.

“This is not just about Kerala. We want to replicate Robo Parks across India. Every Indian deserves access to futuristic tech — not just in textbooks or metros — but in their own towns and cities.”

In a country where technology is often seen as distant, complex, and unreachable, Robo Park promises to bring it all to life — tangibly, joyfully, and inclusively.