Startups
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SLAS Europe 2026 Unveils Innovation AveNEW Startup Cohort
SLAS Europe 2026 has announced its Innovation AveNEW startup cohort, showcasing 12 early-stage companies in life science and technology. These ventures will gain access to industry leaders, investors, and compete for the SLAS Ignite Award.
Seva-First Challenge Delhi offers Rs 2 crore social impact prize
Delhi Higher Education Minister Ashish Sood launched the Seva-First Innovation Challenge 2026 at Delhi Technological University (DTU) with a Rs 2 crore prize pool, aiming to harness student ingenuity
India launches BRICS incubator network for startup integration
India has launched a new BRICS Incubator Network, a BRICS MSME Portal, and a BRICS Startup Innovation Fund to directly connect startups and small businesses across member nations.
India Showcases 37 Deep-Tech Startups at BRICS Bharat Innovates Exposition
At the BRICS Bharat Innovates Exposition, Periwinkle Technologies' platform assesses cervical cancer risk in under 60 seconds.
Delhi Government Seeks Input for 2026 Startup Policy
The Delhi government proposes to inject ₹407.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Boosts Startup Growth with New Policy
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has pledged ₹400 crore towards the Delhi Startup and Incubation Policy 2026, alongside offering collateral-free loans of up to ₹10 crore for women-led startups.
Global startup innovation initiatives fuel ecosystem growth
Warsaw's Science4Beauty just snagged €1.
L&T Technology Services Launches FARM Platform for Deep-Tech Startups
L&T Technology Services has launched LTTS FARM, a new platform specifically designed to help deep-tech companies with already validated technologies (TRL 4+) transition to commercial applications.
Adityanath spurs youth entrepreneurship for UP's 24,000+ startups
Uttar Pradesh, a state once primarily known for its agriculture, now boasts over 24,000 startups, including eight unicorns.
Why I Moved My Startup Proceeds to Vincere Portfolios (an Honest 12-Month Review)
After selling my tech startup, I faced a new challenge: what to do with the proceeds. Parking it in an index fund felt too passive, but actively trading felt too risky and time-consuming. I needed an investment vehicle b…
SK Innovation E&S advances youth climate solutions in Busan
In Busan, two Indonesian student teams, Aigra and Lifeguard, are touring a Korean startup hub.
Barilla's Good Food Makers Program: High Risks for Startups
As Barilla opens applications for its 2026 Good Food Makers program, participating startups risk their entire existence.
Singai Ramachandran Chairs Tamil Nadu Startup Mission
Just weeks after joining the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Singai G.
Top 5 Universities Producing Successful Startup Founders in 2026
For four consecutive years, UC Berkeley's undergraduate alumni have founded more venture-backed startups than any other university globally, according to Inc .
Panasonic targets 8% Indian AC market share by 2026
Panasonic aims to capture 8% of India's booming room AC market by 2026, a significant leap from its current undisclosed position.
Korean startups secure $15.69M in exports
In a single initiative, 20 Korean startups from outside the capital region secured $15.69 million in export achievements.
South Korea's Social Venture League Selects 100 Teams
Out of 1,788 applicants, only 100 aspiring entrepreneurs and startup companies advanced to the next stage of South Korea's 'Everyone's Startup: Social Innovation Social Venture League', according to A
Mumbai and Stockholm Lead Emerging Global Startup Hubs
Mumbai, a city not traditionally associated with tech dominance, has entered the Emerging Startup Ecosystem rankings at #1.
IDFC FIRST Bank and IIM Calcutta Launch Green Startup Incubator
A new national incubation program, IGNITE, is set to inject ₹2 crore in financial and operational support, including ₹1.
Modi Meets 20 Indian Space Startups, Fueling Sector Growth
The number of registered space startups in India has exploded from just 1 in 2014 to around 440 by August 2026, marking significant India private space sector growth.
DPIIT partners with PhonePe, Shell India to boost startups
Major Indian fintech player PhonePe now offers transaction credits and app store access to government-recognized startups.
New Jersey EDA Invests $5M to Fuel Startup Funding Boost
The New Jersey Innovation Hub is launching with a fresh $10 million investment fund, jointly backed by the state and a major health system.
India signs deals to boost startup growth and global trade access
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed over 50 Memoranda of Understanding with leading companies, an aggressive, multi-faceted push to integrate private sector
AI Funding Concentrated, Raises Concerns for Broader Ecosystem
Just one month after raising $400 million at a $2 billion valuation, robotics startup Generalist AI is already in talks for a new round that could push its value to $3 billion, according to Business I
Comparing Performance Across Multiple Locations With Elevate CFO
Multi-location financial reporting adds a location-level layer to that picture and makes site-to-site comparison useful for resource decisions. Elevate CFO combines key performance indicator (KPI) tracking, forecasting, customized reports, and CFO-level review that can help leadership compare how individual locations contribute to the wider business.
Kenya's Innovation Ecosystem Fueled by Debt
In July 2026, African startups raised $224 million.
Forbes' 2026 Best Startup Employers List
In 2025, AI companies alone attracted a staggering $211 billion in investment, the highest annual figure for the category, according to MarketScale .
Baltic defense startups innovate to counter Russian threat
In late July 2026, Riga’s government agencies, research institutions, and defense firms signed a series of memoranda of understanding with Ukrainian industry partners.
India Signs 5 Deals to Boost Startup Cloud Access and Skills
India's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) just signed five strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), including one with Vultr India.
India Proposes BRICS Incubator Network and Startup Fund
India has proposed a BRICS incubator network and startup fund, aiming to unify disparate startup ecosystems and drive cross-border investment and innovation by 2026.