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SK Innovation backs AI ventures for energy and social issues
SK Innovation, a major energy conglomerate, has launched a program to support social ventures, explicitly seeking AI-based energy solutions in 2026.
Samsung India launches 2026 startup innovation grant program
Samsung's R&D units in India are offering deep-tech startups up to $50,000 in grant funding for mobile innovation, notably without taking a single percentage of equity.
IIT Madras files 431 patents, fueling startup growth in FY26
In the 2025-26 financial year, IIT Madras filed 431 patents and incubated 112 startups.
King Charles Discusses Startup Challenges With Tech CEOs
King Charles recently convened CEOs from tech giants like Amazon, Apple, and Nvidia to discuss specific challenges faced by early-stage startups in the UK.
Cognizant Builds AI Network to Boost Enterprise Integration
Cognizant, a global IT services giant, has partnered with OpenAI to embed its AI coding assistant, Codex, into client projects.
India shapes AI innovation and growth strategy
India has earmarked ₹10,300 crore (approx.
UAE Tops Global Entrepreneurship Rankings
More than one in five adults in the UAE are engaged in starting new businesses.
South Korea Designates Initial Startup Cities
Despite Seoul-based companies winning 27 awards at CES 2026, including 3 Best of Innovation Awards, the South Korean government is now betting on regional cities.
EU Draft Merger Rules Could Shield Startup Innovation Benefits
The European Union is drafting new merger rules that could allow startups to claim special 'innovation benefits' in M&A deals.
Forbes America's Best Startup Employers criteria explained
A startup's 'best employer' status, according to Forbes, hinges 50% on employee satisfaction.
UNICEF Ghana welcomes 20 startups to its 2026 Start-up Lab cohort
Each of the 20 social impact startups joining UNICEF Ghana 's 2026 Start-up Lab cohort will receive an equity-free prototype grant of GHS 65,000.
Forbes Names Top Startup Employers in New 2026 Ranking
Retail marketplace Whatnot, a company focused on live shopping, has been named America's No.
India's green hydrogen startups showcase innovations, face price hurdles
A Haryana-based clean-tech startup, Greenvize, founded just this year (2024), has already launched a plug-and-play hydrogen cooking system.
India's green hydrogen startups get ₹100 Crore funding pool
Just months after its 2024 founding, Haryana-based Greenvize unveiled a plug-and-play hydrogen cooking system at a government-backed exhibition in New Delhi, signaling India's rapid ascent in green hy
Robotics startups drive innovation, reshaping industries
Bay Area robotics companies now occupy 7.
IBM Launches Startup Challenge to Drive AI in Sports
US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau credited an AI-powered swing analysis tool for his 2024 victory, just before leading an eight-figure acquisition of the very company behind it.
Qualcomm's Make in Africa program selects 10 startups
Over 1,200 startups from 45 African countries vied for just 10 spots in Qualcomm's 2026 Make In Africa mentorship program, underscoring both the continent's burgeoning tech ambition and the fierce com
Major investments fuel AI digital health startup innovation
In 2024, HealthTech investments in Latin America surged, marking a global acceleration in AI-driven healthcare funding for innovative startups.
DayOne Accelerator Program Offers Equity-Free Model for Healthtech Startups
The DayOne Accelerator Program is now accepting applications from healthtech startups for its three-month, equity-free program in Basel, Switzerland. It targets early-stage global companies in healthtech and techbio, focusing on pharmaceutical R&D.
DayOne Accelerator Program for Healthtech Startups Launches Applications
The DayOne Accelerator Program is now accepting applications for its three-month hybrid program in Basel, Switzerland, targeting early-stage healthtech and techbio ventures. This equity-free opportunity offers financial support and potential follow-on funding.
Alaska Startup Venture Capital Trends 2026: From Frontier to Proving Ground
Following a foundational $45 million year in 2025, investment activity in Alaska's startup scene surged 15% in H1 2026, signaling a pivotal shift as the state becomes a global laboratory for climate and sovereign tech.
Egypt Launches SPAC Initiative to Boost National Startup Funding
Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority has launched a new regulatory framework for Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), establishing a new funding avenue for local companies seeking to go public. This initiative provides an alternative path to the public markets for Egyptian startups and growth-stage companies.
India's Startup Ecosystem Boom Fueled by Deeptech and Policy Reforms
A convergence of policy reforms, deeptech investment, and geographic diversification is fueling a significant boom in India's startup ecosystem.
What Makes University Startup Programs Generate Billion-Dollar Impact?
In just four years, university-affiliated startups founded between 2014 and 2018 collectively secured an astonishing $1.
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.
8 AI Startups and Platforms Offering Free Office Space and Resources
A small AI firm in Palo Alto offers $50,000 in compute credits and dedicated engineering support to promising AI projects, no equity required.
Key Pillars for Building Startup Innovation Culture
India's ELEVATE program, a first-of-its-kind seed funding initiative, directly assists early-stage startups.
Top 11 Startup Strategies to Attract and Retain Tech Talent in 2026
UK self-driving car startup Wayve recently offered an $85 million employee tender offer.
Global Startup Hubs: Emerging Trends by 2026
In 2019, 14% of seed-stage companies had a US office .
Top Emerging Tech Hubs Driving Startup Innovation in 2026
In 2023, venture capital investment in Austin, Texas, grew by 45% to $7.