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Fri, 19 Jun 2026 3 Min Read

Fulfilling PM Modi's Dream of Atmanirbhar Bharat: India's AI Writing Startup Kreativespace Incubated at IIT Kharagpur

Kreativespace, an Indian AI-powered writing platform founded by Vinet Kakadea, has been incubated at IIT Kharagpur and recognized by SVNIT University, Ministry of Education under Bodhan AI Conclave also through the NVIDIA Inception Program, AWS Startup Program, and DPIIT under Startup India.The platform unifies 8 AI-powered writing tools, along with AI Humanizer and Message AI feature being the latest addition into a single ecosystem, so you can generate and refine content all in one place.The company reports more than 50,000+ signed-up users, 75,000+ anonymous users, and roughly 100,000 monthly website visitors, positioning itself as the only Indian company operating at scale in the global AI writing market.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 4 Min Read

BMU Hosts Propel Pitchfest26 and EIS 4.0; Disburses Rs. 1.6 Crore to 10 Startups

GURUGRAM, India, Feb. 19, 2026 -- BML Munjal University (BMU), a Hero Group initiative, disbursed Rs. 1.6 crore to 10 emerging startups at Propel Pitchfest26, held on campus alongside the fourth edition of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Summit (EIS 4.0). The funding was extended to startups incubated at the Atal Community Innovation Centre at BML Munjal University (ACIC–BMU Foundation), with support from SISF and MeitY Startup Hub. The funded startups included Torus Robotics Private Limited (Rs. 40 lakh), GREPBIO DATALAB Private Limited (Rs. 30 lakh), Gadget Guruz Technologies Private Limited (Rs. 25.67 lakh), Spacemancraft Private Limited (Rs. 20 lakh), KAGAKU Technology Private Limited (Rs. 12 lakh), Univeons EdTech Private Limited (Rs. 8.5 lakh), PHOSIC India Private Limited (Rs. 8 lakh), Zynox Private Limited (Rs. 5.5 lakh), Helektron Innovations Private Limited (Rs. 6 lakh), and Thermoforge (Rs. 4.5 lakh).

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 3 Min Read

India Deep Tech Alliance Issues Inaugural Report Showing AI Funding Jumps 58% in 2025, Fast-Tracks $1B USD Investment to AI Startup Funding

Report maps India AI and deep tech investment surge and next wave of ecosystem funding priorities.Total IDTA Capital Commitments Now More Than $2.5 Billion USD to DateNEW DELHI, Feb. 17, 2026 -- The India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA) today announced the release of AI and Deep Tech Investments Landscape: 2026 Edition, a new research report analyzing investment activity, sector trends, and ecosystem enablers across India's AI and deep tech landscape. Further, IDTA announced a dedicated $1B USD in funding to Indian AI startups to be deployed over the next three years, within the broader $2.5B USD capital commitment that IDTA members have allocated towards deep tech investment in India.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 4 Min Read

Neutrinos Launches Venture Studio and 'Reimagining Risk' Global Startup Challenge at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025

A corporate venture studio to co-create AI-native BFSI innovations; inaugural challenge invites entrepreneurs to reimagine risk assessment and management.NEW YORK and SINGAPORE, Nov. 26, 2025 -- Neutrinos, a leader in AI-native intelligent automation for insurers and financial services, announced the launch of the Neutrinos Venture Studio at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025. The studio was introduced in the presence of Shri Abhishek Singh, IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Dr. Madan Padaki, President, TiE Bangalore and Member, Karnataka Start-up Vision Group.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 2 Min Read

CB Insights recognizes Wonderlend Hubs as one of the most promising fintech startups of 2025

Highlights Wonderlend's rapid innovation in Incentive Compensation Management and Lending PaaS for the BFSI industry MUMBAI, India, Oct. 29, 2025 -- Wonderlend Hubs ("Wonderlend"), a leading provider of Incentive Compensation Management and Lending PaaS for the BFSI industry, has been recognized by CB Insights as one of the Top 100 Most Promising Fintech Startups of 2025. This honor highlights Wonderlend's rapid innovation in channel-tech and lending-tech through its Platform as a Service products — IncentiHub and IncrediHub.

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 2 Min Read

CARD91 Recognized Among India's Top 20 Startups of 2025 by LinkedIn

BENGALURU, India, Oct. 28, 2025 -- CARD91, a leading innovator in payment infrastructure, has been featured among LinkedIn's Top 20 Startups of 2025 — a recognition celebrating India's fastest-growing young companies driving innovation, resilience, and impact across industries. The annual LinkedIn Top Startups list highlights organizations redefining growth and opportunity through innovation, culture, and talent. CARD91's inclusion reflects its continued commitment to building scalable, secure, and future-ready payment solutions that empower businesses and financial institutions across India.

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 4 Min Read

DXC Advances AI Innovation in Automotive and Manufacturing through Startup Collaboration

Startups Acumino, CAMB.AI, and GreenMatterAI, bring AI innovation to market Collaborations stem from DXC's partnership with STARTUP AUTOBAHN ASHBURN, Va., Sept. 3, 2025 -- DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced cutting-edge collaborations with Acumino, CAMB.AI, and GreenMatterAI, to develop AI solutions for the automotive and manufacturing industries. The initiatives are part of DXC's long-standing partnership with STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play, a global innovation platform that facilitates collaboration between promising early-stage innovators and large enterprises in the field of mobility.

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 4 Min Read

Infineon strengthens startup ecosystem in India

Infineon India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) This further strengthens Infineon's long-standing commitment to foster the country's startup ecosystem Recent startup success stories contribute to energy-efficient e-mobility and smart e-health solutionsBANGALORE, India, Aug. 20, 2025 -- India is rapidly emerging as a hub for semiconductor innovation. As a global leader in power semiconductors and the Internet of Things (IoT), Infineon has been collaborating with Indian start-ups for years, recognizing the importance of this in accelerating innovation. With a focus on supporting advancement and entrepreneurship in the country the company has formed partnerships with various organizations, including NITI Aayog, Startup India, and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY), to promote the "Make in India" initiative and foster startup growth.

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 8 Min Read

North Texas Innovation Alliance And Partners Announce Second Annual SCEWC Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge

2025 Pitching Challenge Encourages International Innovation and Economic Development DALLAS, Aug. 19, 2025 -- North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA), a 501(c)3 regional consortium of over 50 municipalities, agencies, corporations, and academic institutions across North Texas working to create the most connected, smart, and resilient region in the country, has announced the Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge is returning for the second year at the 2025 Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) in Barcelona alongside Texas cities Frisco and McKinney, Plug and Play, and Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners, a 5G-enabled innovation hub where startups and global industry leaders deploy and prove out developing technologies in a real-world testing environment. The 2025 North Texas delegation will also include AMSYS Innovative Solutions, Utsun Law Group, and Toyota Mobility Foundation.

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 2 Min Read

Wyser launches AgentikX, India's first-ever Agentic AI Investment Initiative for Enterprise B2B Startups through its maiden fund

BANGALORE, India, Aug. 5, 2025 -- Wyser announces AgentikX, India's first Agentic AI investment initiative designed to identify, develop and invest in startups disrupting the enterprise landscape. Bold and innovative founders solving customer validated problems can apply effective August 5, 2025, with top 10 startups selected for specialized 5-day AgentikX Primer, intended to accelerate Go To Market strategy. AgentikX Primer focuses on Enterprise Agentic AI startups validating and deepening their understanding of industry white spaces, through direct interaction with CXOs/AI Heads across India and globally.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 4 Min Read

Amity Innovation Incubator's Investor Pitch Day Showcases India's Next Generation of Disruptive Startups

NOIDA, India, July 24, 2025 -- The Amity Innovation Incubator, a pioneering concept among Indian universities aimed at nurturing entrepreneurial endeavours, proudly hosted its Investor Pitch Day, bringing together a powerful constellation of emerging startups and top-tier investors for an exciting day of live pitches, strategic networking, and growth-focused dialogue.

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 6 Min Read

Chandigarh University in Collaboration with India's leading Job Portal 'Apna' & Investment Firm 'Venture Catalysts' Launch 'Campus Tank' - India's First University-Led Startup Launchpad for Young Innovators

'Campus Tank' to Nurture and Empower Next Generation of Entrepreneurs for a Viksit Bharat by 2047, says MP & CU Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu CHANDIGARH, India , July 15, 2025 -- Chandigarh University, India's leading private university, in collaboration with job platform Apna and investment firm Venture Catalysts (VCats) have launched 'Campus Tank', India's first university-led Startup launch-pad for young innovators below the age of 30 to pitch their ideas and get funding of $1 Million to launch their startups along with expert venture guidance, strategic ecosystem alliances and immersive startup incubation. 'APNA' which is India's largest early talent platform, trusted by over 6 Crore users and AICTE while Venture Catalyst is India's leading early-stage investment firm.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 4 Min Read

Goa Market Access Expo Highlights State's Rise as a Startup Testbed

PANJIM, India, June 26, 2025 -- With the energy of over 100 selected startups, the Goa Market Access Expo 2025 marked a defining moment in the state's journey to position itself as India's Creative and Innovation Capital. Organised by the Startup and IT Promotion Cell (SITPC) under the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (DITEC), Government of Goa, the event connected startups with government officials from various departments and Industry.

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 3 Min Read

Entrepreneurial India: 88,000 Voices Reveal Dreams, Fears and the Business Mindset of Bharat

India is brimming with small business ambition — but most people are stuck at the starting line. A major survey by Boss Wallah, the #1 platform for entrepreneurs from Bharat, reveals what’s holdin

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 5 Min Read

Hyderabad-Based Life Circle Receives the DBS Foundation Impact Beyond Award for Advancing Eldercare in India

Life Circle Health Services, a Hyderabad-based social enterprise, has been named one of four global winners of the DBS Foundation Impact Beyond Award 2024. Launched last year, the award aims to superc

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 3 Min Read

Dettol Fresh Encourages Indians to Stay ‘Always Ready’ with 12-Hour Freshness~*

Dettol, one of India’s most trusted hygiene brands, has elevated its personal care promise with the introduction of a 12-hour freshness~* across its much-loved Cologne Fresh~ and Lime Fresh* soap va

Tue, 27 May 2025 3 Min Read

Frinks AI, a manufacturing AI startup by IIT Hyderabad alumni, raises $5.4m led by Prime Ventures

BANGALORE, India, May 27, 2025 -- Frinks AI, a deep-tech startup founded by IIT Hyderabad alumni, has raised $5.4 million in a Pre-Series A round led by Prime Venture Partners, bringing its total funding to $6.25 million. The company is building next-generation Vision AI systems that help manufacturers automate and elevate quality control on their production lines. The round also saw participation from existing investor Chiratae Ventures, along with Navam Capital and Ashok Atluri, Founder of Zen Technologies. Frinks AI is additionally backed by prominent industry leaders including Mr. S Ramadorai (former MD & CEO, TCS), Dr. V Sumantran (former Executive Director, Tata Motors), Dr. Tarun Ramadorai (Prof Imperial College of London), and Dr. Gopichand Katragadda (former Group CTO, Tata Sons), who continue to support the company as strategic investors and advisors.

Tue, 27 May 2025 3 Min Read

PLN Startup Day 2025: PLN's Support for Indonesia's Greentech Startups

JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 27, 2025 -- PT PLN (Persero) strengthens its commitment to accelerating the energy transition through strategic collaboration with green technology (greentech) startups in Indonesia. This initiative was realized through the PLN Startup Day 2025, themed Powering Partnership: Uniting Forces for Sustainable Energy, held at PLN's Headquarters in Jakarta on Wednesday (May 21). The Indonesian Director General of Digital Infrastructure at the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, Wayan Toni Supriyanto, expressed his appreciation for PLN's initiative, which aligns with the government's vision to build an inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem.

Tue, 20 May 2025 3 Min Read

EnKash Launches India's 1st Payment Gateway, Built for SMBs and Startups

Empowering modern merchants with a faster, flexible, and future-ready payment infrastructure MUMBAI, India, May 20, 2025 -- EnKash, India's leading spend management and payments platform, has officially launched the EnKash Payment Gateway - a first-of-its-kind payment solution engineered for India's 63 million+ small to medium-sized & startup merchants. At a time when digital commerce is surging, EnKash is putting the country's most underserved merchants at the front of the fintech revolution.

Wed, 14 May 2025 4 Min Read

Joget Partners with Cradle to Empower Startups for Innovation and Ecosystem Growth Across Malaysia and Beyond

Strategic partnership combines Joget's AI-powered application and integration fabric platform with Cradle's startup ecosystem and capacity-building programs to accelerate innovation, empower entrepreneurs, and drive scalable growth. COLUMBIA, Md., May 14, 2025 -- Joget Inc., a global leader in open-source, AI-powered application development, has announced a strategic partnership with Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd, Malaysia's early-stage startup agency under the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI).

Fri, 09 May 2025 4 Min Read

Zomato concludes the second edition of Plastic-Free Future Packathon, graced by Shri Sanjiv, Joint Secretary, Startup India DPIIT

NEW DELHI, May 9, 2025 -- Zomato, India's food ordering and delivery platform, in collaboration with Startup India, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India, concluded the second edition of the Zomato Plastic-Free Future Packathon, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event brought together key stakeholders such as Shri Sanjiv, Joint Secretary, Startup India, DPIIT, 35+ startups, ~50 restaurant partners and investors to discover and celebrate sustainable packaging solutions by startups, for the delivery and dine-in industry.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 3 Min Read

ZapUp Launches Powerful WhatsApp Marketing Automation Platform, Joins Microsoft for Startups

NEW DELHI, April 16, 2025 -- ZapUp, a pioneering SaaS platform, a product of Perky.ai transforming how brands engage with customers on WhatsApp, has announced the launch of its next-gen marketing automation suite tailored for SMBs. The platform, now accepted into the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, is positioned to revolutionize WhatsApp as a mainstream, cost-efficient marketing channel across industries.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 3 Min Read

SHRM TECH 2.0: Where Innovation Meets the Future of Work

The 11th edition of SHRM TECH brings together an impressive lineup of 120+ global speakers, 100+ exhibitors, and 70+ curated sessions including exclusive roundtable discussions, making it the definiti

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 5 Min Read

NIAT Celebrates Generative AI Excellence: Encourages Young Talent to Solve Global Challenges via Hackathon

The NxtWave Institute of Advanced Technologies (NIAT) proudly announced the winners of its highly anticipated Generative AI Hackathon.

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 2 Min Read

TVP Research Finds Pre-Seed Bitcoin Startup Investment Activity Grows 767% Since 2021

AUSTIN, Texas, April 3, 2025 -- Trammell Venture Partners ("TVP"), an Austin-based venture capital firm, today announced the third annual results of its proprietary research on the growth of the Bitcoin-native startup and venture capital landscape. TVP research shows the Bitcoin startup sector continued its breakout category growth trend of forming and investing in new companies, despite the decline in total dollars invested due to the broader venture investment pullback. With a 50% year-over-year increase in transaction count, and a remarkable 767% increase in funding rounds since 2021, the Pre-Seed stage built on its prior years of growth in 2024.

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 4 Min Read

New Report by TeachBetter.ai Finds 87% of Educators See AI as the Future of Classrooms -- Launches Education-Focussed AI Platform at Startup Mahakumbh

NEW DELHI, April 3, 2025 -- In a year where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dominating global headlines, a new India-specific research report highlights how the country's educators are responding: with curiosity, urgency, and a clear demand for practical AI tools. The report, titled 'The Future of Education with AI: 2025', was released today by education-focused AI startup, alongside the official launch of its flagship platform for Teachers & Students: TeachBetter.ai

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 3 Min Read

Kouzina Food Tech Makes Strategic Investment in Shark Tank Fame MOPP Foods

In a landmark development for India’s burgeoning F&B cloud kitchen sector, Kouzina Food Tech, a leading Bengaluru-based food platform, has made a strategic investment in MOPP Foods, a fast-growing D

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 3 Min Read

Mirae Asset and Sharekhan Unveil a Vision for India

Mirae Asset announced today that it has held a Group Vision Declaration Ceremony in India on 7th March, reaffirming its commitment to expanding its role in the Indian financial services industry. The

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 5 Min Read

The Estée Lauder Companies Partners with India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry to Advance Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Beauty

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) announced today that through the company’s subsidiary in India (collectively, ELC), the company has established a pioneering partnership with Startup Indi

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 2 Min Read

Ballantine’s Soda Unveils ‘Stay True’ Campaign, Celebrating Corporate Tribe in India

Ballantine's, from the House of Pernod Ricard India, unveiled its latest 'Stay True' campaign celebrating the corporate tribe powering India's economic growth. From established multinational corporati

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 2 Min Read

Innovators, Investors, and Industry Leaders Converge at ‘I-Connect @ ISB’

The 5th edition of I-Connect @ ISB, which was recently hosted by I-Venture @ ISB and powered by CitiusTech, concluded on a high note, cementing its position as one of India’s most influential platfo

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 3 Min Read

NIAT Students Shine at Mumbai Tech Week, Earning Recognition from Industry Leaders and IT Minister

NIAT (NxtWave Institute of Advanced Technologies), a leading institution focused on practical, industry-relevant technology education, is proud to announce the success of its students at Mumbai Tech W

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 3 Min Read

Weam.ai Wins Best AI for Digital Marketing Award at Entrepreneur AI Awards 2025

Weam.ai, an innovative collaborative AI platform, has been recognized as the "Best AI in Digital Marketing" at the prestigious Entrepreneur AI Awards 2025.

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 3 Min Read

Startup Policy Forum (SPF) Joins Hands with IIT Madras to Foster Startup Policy Research, Innovation and Data-Driven Advocacy

In a pioneering move set to redefine the intersection of industry, academia and policy research, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 5 Min Read

Empower Web3 Startups- WConnect Launches Soon

HONG KONG, Feb. 15, 2025 -- CoinW, a global leader in cryptocurrency trading, proudly announces the launch of its flagship online forum series, WConnect - Connecting Legends. This initiative is designed to unite CoinW users with iconic Layer 1 blockchains and their transformative projects. By collaborating with leading ecosystems like Solana, and other prominent players, WConnect seeks to empower the next wave of Web3 unicorns. The series will offer a dynamic space where industry leaders, developers, and enthusiasts converge to exchange ideas, explore trends, and ignite innovation. WConnect stands as a beacon of opportunity, fostering a vibrant ecosystem where visionary startups can flourish.

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 5 Min Read

INFOMEDIA TO ACQUIRE 50% OF INTELLEGAM - AN ENTREPRENEURIAL AUTOMOTIVE AI STARTUP IN EUROPE

SYDNEY, Feb. 14, 2025 -- Infomedia Ltd (ASX: IFM) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 50% of European AI startup, Intellegam GmbH (Intellegam), for a purchase price of ~A$10[1] million. This is a strategic move that will accelerate our innovation agenda and unlock product-led growth across our global data ecosystem. This partnership combines Infomedia's deep automotive expertise and trusted global OEM relationships with Intellegam's cutting-edge generative AI technology, creating a powerhouse for innovation.

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 6 Min Read

L'Oréal intensifies startup focus and investment in beauty innovation across SAPMENA region

2025 Big Bang competition for Beauty Tech innovation adds new 'Science for Beauty' theme, expands to Australia and New Zealand MUMBAI, India, Feb. 12, 2025 -- L'Oréal has launched the 2025 Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program across the South Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa (SAPMENA) region, including India. Startups will compete for the opportunity to work with L'Oréal in a commercial pilot with one of the Group's 37 international brands, tap into potential exposure in 35 markets across the SAPMENA region, and embark on a year-long mentorship program with senior executives from L'Oréal and the program partners.

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 6 Min Read

Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Holds Media Event During TechGALA, One of Japan's Largest Startup Events

Participants also visited Nagoya University Startup Laboratory, learning firsthand about what some of the region's most promising startups are developing NAGOYA, Japan , Feb. 12, 2025 -- JETRO and Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium held a media event for overseas and English-language media on February 4, coinciding with the opening day of TechGALA, one of Japan's largest startup events from February 4-6, in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. TechGALA is the first global startup event organized by the Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium.

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 3 Min Read

Meridian Flight Systems Joins Altair Aerospace Startup Acceleration Program (ASAP)

Meridian to utilize Altair software and services to enhance development of Corra UAV and HERMES projects TROY, Mich., Feb. 6, 2025 -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, is thrilled to welcome Meridian Flight Systems to the Altair Aerospace Startup Acceleration Program (ASAP). Within ASAP, Meridian will utilize Altair's next-generation simulation, data analytics, and high-performance computing (HPC) software and technical support to enhance the development of the Corra unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and its Hybrid Electric Range-Extending Microturbine Energy System (HERMES).

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 8 Min Read

Bold Startup-Led Measures & Tax Relief: Startup Policy Forum Members Applaud Union Budget 2025 for Fueling India’s ‘Viksit Bharat’ Vision

Startup Policy Forum (SPF) members – leading startup founders and CEOs across sectors - have unanimously lauded the budget as a “game-changing catalyst” for the Indian economy and ecosystem, cal

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