Tamil Nadu Fuels 144 Startups With Rs 7.21 Crore
Tamil Nadu has injected fresh momentum into its startup ecosystem by disbursing Rs 7.21 crore to 144 startups and incubation centres across the state. The move signals a clear commitment…
South Korea Backs 100 Defense Startups by 2030 Plan
South Korea has unveiled an ambitious plan to foster 100 defense-focused startups by 2030, signaling a decisive shift in how the country approaches military innovation. The government wants to cultivate…
AI Startups Inflate Valuations With New Fundraising Playbook
Artificial intelligence startups in 2026 no longer follow the traditional venture capital script. Founders now design fundraising strategies that deliberately push valuations higher, often before revenue or long-term sustainability catch…
Sam Altman Tells Founders: Execute, Don’t Pitch in 2026 Talk
When Sam Altman addressed a room full of startup founders this week, he did not celebrate big ideas or polished pitch decks. He challenged them to build. He urged them…
Livspace Fires 1,000 Staff as It Pushes Hard Into AI Future
In one of India’s most talked-about startup shakeups this year, Livspace has laid off about 1,000 employees, marking roughly 12 % of its workforce, as the company pushes deeper into…
PM Modi Champions AI Startup Growth at Deeptech Roundtable
Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a powerful roundtable with leaders of India’s most innovative AI and deeptech startups on February 20, 2026, at Seva Teerth in New Delhi. The session…
Modi Leads AI and Deeptech Startup Roundtable
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met leading founders, investors, and policymakers at Seva Teerth in New Delhi during the India AI Impact Summit. The roundtable focused on artificial intelligence and deeptech…
Imperia Launches AI Supply Chain Builder Platform
Imperia has introduced a new AI-powered software platform that enables businesses to build customized supply chain solutions without relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all systems. The launch marks a significant step forward…
IBM Ventures Backs Two Quantum Software Startups
IBM Ventures has invested in two emerging quantum software startups, SQK and QodeX Quantum, to accelerate practical quantum computing applications across industries. The move signals stronger momentum in enterprise quantum…
Hub71, ECA Launch Anjal Z Global EdTech Drive
Abu Dhabi strengthened its position as a rising global innovation hub with the launch of Anjal Z, a new accelerator focused on early childhood education. Hub71 joined forces with the…