innovation
OpenAI Expands into India with New Delhi Office as ET Startup Awards Make a Grand Return
OpenAI’s New Delhi office and the return of ET Startup Awards mark a new era of AI-driven growth and recognition for India’s startup ecosystem.
TechCrunch to Announce 2025 Startup Battlefield 200: Spotlight on the Next Wave of Innovation
TechCrunch is set to reveal the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 on Aug 27, spotlighting top early-stage startups at the 20th Disrupt in San Francisco.
Engineering Change: One Woman’s Journey to Revolutionize IP Services in India
From engineering to IP law, Gauri Waghmare’s mission empowers innovators, breaks barriers, and makes intellectual property accessible for all.
From Idea to Impact: Pradipta Bhaskar’s Mission to Transform eLearning
From poetic beginnings to a purpose-driven startup, Pradipta Bhaskar builds Prolancit to deliver flexible, high-impact eLearning solutions.
Breaking Barriers in Bioscience: How Saloni Godbole Tewari is Revolutionizing Animal Health with Occamy Biosciences
Revolutionizing Animal Health with Science and Sustainability: The Occamy Biosciences Story
Inside Kaigo Home Health Care: Siddarth Ajithkumar’s Mission to Redefine Elderly Care in India
How one founder’s personal crisis sparked a mission to deliver dignified, tech-enabled, at-home healthcare for India’s growing elderly population.
Accelerating Innovation: AIC-BIMTECH Hosts Google AI Day for Startups, Empowering Over 150 Ventures
AIC-BIMTECH recently hosted 'Google AI Day for Startups,' gathering over 150 ventures. The event, aligned with Google for Startups' India initiative, provided deep dives into Generative AI, Google AI tools, and growth strategies, with sessions by Google experts. It fostered crucial networking and learning, empowering startups to leverage AI for scaling and innovation.
IndiGo Ventures Achieves First Close of Maiden Fund at ₹450 Crore, Fuels Aerospace Innovation with Jeh Aerospace Investment
IndiGo Ventures, the airline's VC arm, announced the first close of its debut fund at ₹450 crore. It also made its first investment in Hyderabad-based Jeh Aerospace, a high-precision aerospace & defense manufacturer. This move aims to boost India's aviation ecosystem and advance Make-in-India, supporting early-stage startups in the sector.
Bengaluru and Berlin Forge Stronger Ties to Ignite Innovation and Startup Ecosystems
Bengaluru and Berlin have inked a pact to boost innovation and startup exchange. Karnataka's IT Minister Priyank Kharge announced the partnership, part of the Global Innovation Alliance, focusing on Fintech, AI, IT, and Life Sciences. Berlin will open its first Indian business office in Bengaluru, highlighting a commitment to inclusive and sustainable tech growth.
Bridging the Gap: DoT Secretary Neeraj Mittal Calls for More Telecom Unicorns in India
DoT Secretary Neeraj Mittal calls for more telecom unicorns in India, backed by the new ₹1 lakh crore RDI scheme. He highlights India's vast digital user base and government support through initiatives like TTDF and "Samarth" incubation. This push aims to foster innovation, reduce import reliance, and position India as a global telecom leader.
GoKwik Secures $13 Million to Propel AI-First Ecommerce and Global Ambitions
GoKwik, an AI-first e-commerce enabler, has secured $13 million in growth funding led by RTP Global, bringing total funding to $68 million. The capital will fuel international expansion and AI R&D for its commerce stack, which helps over 10,000 brands tackle cart abandonment and RTO. GoKwik's solutions aim to optimize the entire e-commerce journey for brands globally.
Powering Growth: How Increased R&D Spending Fuels the Small Business Engine
This news report details how increased R&D investment by small businesses is vital for economic prosperity in New Delhi and beyond. It highlights benefits like competitive advantage, attracting talent & investment, and broader economic growth, urging more focus on innovation for a thriving SME sector.