South Korea Revamps TIPS Program to Power Startups
South Korea has taken a decisive step to strengthen its startup ecosystem by activating the 2026 TIPS (Tech Incubator Program for Startups) R&D program. The government designed this initiative to…
Leadership Turmoil at Thinking Machines Lab Shakes AI World
The artificial intelligence industry thrives on bold visions, fast execution, and strong leadership. Thinking Machines Lab once embodied all three. The company attracted elite researchers, major investors, and enormous media…
Indian Startups Take Agri Innovation to Gulfood 2026 Expo
Eight Indian startups will represent the country at Gulfood 2026 in Dubai, one of the world’s largest food and beverage exhibitions. These young companies plan to showcase innovative agri-products and…
EU Commits $14M to Support Vulnerable Families in Sokoto Now
The European Union has committed $14 million to support vulnerable families in Sokoto State, Nigeria, through a comprehensive social protection and inclusion programme. This initiative aims to reduce poverty, strengthen…
PayU Launches Startup Republic to Unite India’s Founders
PayU has launched a nationwide campaign called Startup Republic to mark ten years of the Startup India initiative. The campaign highlights 36 entrepreneurs from every Indian state and Union Territory…
Yann LeCun Launches AMI Labs and Sets A New Direction for AI
Yann LeCun, one of the most influential figures in artificial intelligence, has entered the startup arena with a bold new venture called AMI Labs. Known for his foundational work in…
Corporate Investors Push Startup Funding to Record Highs
Corporate investors reshaped the global startup funding landscape in early 2026. Large companies deployed unprecedented amounts of capital into young ventures, setting a new record for corporate participation in startup…
Telangana Unveils Aikam to Power Global AI Startup Growth
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Government of Telangana took a decisive step to strengthen India’s position in the global artificial intelligence economy. The state announced the launch…
Fermi.ai Launches to Redefine AI-Powered STEM Education
India’s edtech ecosystem enters a new phase with the launch of Fermi.ai, a startup that places artificial intelligence at the center of STEM education. Peeyush Ranjan, former CTO of Flipkart,…
Budget 2026: Jewellery Sector Seeks GST Relief
As India moves closer to the Union Budget 2026, the jewellery sector has stepped into the policy spotlight with a clear and unified demand: rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax…