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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.
Top 3 AI Startups from Blackbaud's Social Good Pitch Competition
One nonprofit raised $4.
Emerging Global AI Startup Ecosystems
80% of all AI funding globally is concentrated in just three cities: Silicon Valley, Beijing, and Paris.
What Are Product-Led Growth Strategies for Software Startups?
As of 2024, 91% of B2B SaaS companies with over $50 million in annual recurring revenue have already implemented product-led growth strategies, according to Shno .
California's Loud Ad Ban Takes Effect July 1, 2026
Despite widespread reports of a July 1, 2024 start, California's law banning loud streaming ads may not actually take effect until July 1, 2026.
Apple Vision Pro Exec Paul Meade Joins OpenAI's Hardware Team
Paul Meade, the Apple executive who oversaw Vision Pro and reportedly led AI-powered smart glasses, is leaving the company next week to join OpenAI's hardware unit, according to Bloomberg .
Instagram Launches 'Your Algorithm' for Reels Customization
On December 10, 2025, Instagram quietly launched 'Your Algorithm,' a new feature allowing users to manually add or remove topics from their Reels recommendations, according to abcnews.
Corgi insurance tech startup accused of stealing Dataroom product
Just three weeks after raising a Series B round at a $1.
Vishal Sikka's Hang Ten Systems Raises $32M for AI
Former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka has launched Hang Ten Systems, an AI startup that just secured an eye-popping $32 million in seed funding and is already deploying its software automation with major cl
Flipkart Launches 1,000 Centers for Quick-Commerce Expansion
In less than two years, Flipkart's quick-commerce service, Minutes, has established 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers across more than 130 Indian cities.
NHTSA probes Tesla driver-assist system in fatal crash
A 76-year-old woman died in her Texas home on June 19 after a Tesla Model 3, allegedly using a driver-assist system, slammed into her residence, according to the BBC .
OpenAI launches Patch the Planet to secure open-source software
In its first week, OpenAI's 'Patch the Planet' initiative generated 64 pull requests across 19 open-source projects.
Google for Startups Accelerator Australia New Zealand launches AI program
Kiwi startup Atomic Tessellator scaled its material simulation from 44,000 atoms to 680,000 atoms with Google's direct support.
Aura's New E-Ink Photo Frame Review
For $499, Aura's new Ink photo frame offers a 13.
Elastic reportedly buys DeductiveAI for up to $85 million
Elastic is reportedly paying up to $85 million for DeductiveAI by 2026, a startup with just $1 million in annual recurring revenue, according to TechCrunch and Techzine Global .
India Telegram Ban Fuels 100% Surge in Proton VPN Downloads
On the day India restricted Telegram, VPN app downloads surged by nearly 50%, reaching over 208,000 installs—the highest single-day total this year, according to Siliconindia and Storyboard18 .
State Attorneys General Probe OpenAI Over Data and Minor Safety
Florida's Attorney General has joined a multi-state investigation into OpenAI and sued CEO Sam Altman.
Amazon CEO Jassy cites security risks in advanced Anthropic AI models
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy personally demonstrated to U.
Meta AI unit employees protest keystroke monitoring program
An employee hijacked a livestreamed, employee-only presentation with an expletive-laden outburst directed at a senior Meta AI executive, according to TechCrunch .
Andrew Yang launches Noble Mobile to cut consumer costs
Just months after its September launch, Andrew Yang's Noble Mobile has already grown to thousands of customers, generating millions in revenue by refunding unused data, according to IndexBox .
FBI trains 1,400+ in cyberattack simulation at replica town
In a 22,000-square-foot replica town in Huntsville, Alabama, FBI agents practice responding when cyberattacks halt critical infrastructure.
Theker raises €85M for non-specialized factory robots
A Spanish startup, THEKER, just secured €85 million in a Series A round, the largest ever for a European robotics company.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Has One Direct Report
While Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang manages 60 direct reports, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei directly supervises only one person: his chief of staff, Avital Balwit, according to Storyboard18 and Inc .