Startups
The latest news, profiles, and insights on emerging startups and innovative companies disrupting industries.
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.
Kenya's Innovation Ecosystem Fueled by Debt
In July 2026, African startups raised $224 million.
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.
SAP Startup Social connects 16 AI startups with Indian enterprises
In India, nearly a quarter of all business tasks are already supported by AI.
Hyderabad startups face capital and market access challenges
Hyderabad, home to over 10,000 startups, reports an ecosystem confidence score of just 6.
Odisha startups showcase innovations at Rashtrapati Bhavan
At the historic Rashtrapati Bhavan in 2026, a transformable bed-chair, a clean-cooking solution, and a mushroom-based leather alternative were among the innovative solutions showcased by three startup
South Korea funds startups developing advanced military tech
At South Korea's largest exhibition for drones and urban air mobility, Korean Air unveiled an AI Pilot system designed to autonomously fly future combat aircraft.
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
Business Start-up & Regulator Readiness With Pauline V. Muswere-Enagbonma
Launching a regulated care service in the United Kingdom requires more than a strong business plan; it demands a deep understanding of governance and regulatory expectations. For many social care entrepreneurs, navigatin…
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 .
IJustWealth Trading Bootcamp: What to Know Before Reserving a Seat
The IJustWealth Trading Bootcamp is a structured 4-week trading education program designed for those seeking a rules-based process and improved consistency. It emphasizes risk management and moving beyond theoretical knowledge to build practical trading habits.
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 .