STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
IIT Madras Plans To Launch AI Studio To Build AI Startups From Research
The Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI (WSAI) at IIT Madras is set to launch AI Studio, a venture-building platform aimed at turning research in artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science into scalable companies. The AI Studio will help researchers and founders take research concepts from the idea stage to viable businesses and […]
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Sep 15, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
Bajaj Finance Acquires 5% Stake In TrueFan AI For Undisclosed Sum
Bajaj Finance Ltd, part of Bajaj Finserv Ltd, has acquired a 5% stake in TrueFan AI, operated by Hogwarts E-learning Universe Pvt Ltd, an artificial intelligence-powered video generation platform. The investment is part of Finserv Intelligence, Bajaj Finserv’s group-wide strategic initiative focused on applied research and innovation. The initiative aims to develop and support high-tech, […]
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Sep 8, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
India-Japan Startup Ties: Deep Tech, Investment And Manufacturing Deals
India and Japan are looking to take their startup relationship beyond conventional investment and market-access partnerships, with deep technology, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors and strategic industries emerging as the next big areas of cooperation. The direction was outlined by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal at the India–Japan Startup Roundtable in Tokyo, where he […]
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Aug 27, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
DPIIT Strikes Five Strategic Pacts To Power India’s Startup Ecosystem
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Cashfree Payments, Darwin Dynamics, Vultr India, Cars24 and the Council for Startup India (CSI) to strengthen support for DPIIT-recognised startups across digital payments, technology infrastructure, mobility, deep-tech innovation, investment and global expansion. The partnerships are aimed at […]
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Aug 8, 2026
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Cars24, DPIIT To Mentor Startups, Drive AI And Mobility Innovation
Cars24, India’s largest AI-native automotive ecosystem, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem through mentorship, skilling, AI enablement and investment support. The partnership aims to nurture product startups, innovators and entrepreneurs by providing structured […]
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Aug 5, 2026
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Cars24 Labs Partners Startup Policy Forum To Drive AI Innovation In India
Cars24 Labs, the artificial intelligence innovation arm of autotech platform Cars24, has partnered with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) to promote responsible AI adoption, strengthen policy dialogue and accelerate India’s emergence as a global AI innovation hub. The collaboration brings together Cars24 Labs’ hands-on experience in building AI-powered products with SPF’s policy expertise and industry […]
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Jul 23, 2026
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From Code To Capital: Emergent’s VibeCon Opens Direct YC Pathway
Emergent, the fast-growing AI software creation platform, will host VibeCon India on April 16–17 in Bengaluru, bringing its flagship selection-led hackathon from San Francisco to India for the first time. High-stakes opportunity for builders The event presents a major opportunity for Indian builders: the winning team will receive a direct interview with a Y Combinator […]
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Apr 14, 2026
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Take Solutions ₹5-Cr Innovation Fund For AI And Digital Health Startups
Chennai-based Take Solutions Ltd has launched an Innovation Fund with an initial corpus of ₹5 crore to aid startups operating in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, deep technology, and health and wellness. Focus Areas The Innovation Fund will focus on early- and growth-stage companies that are leveraging data, AI, and scientific innovation to transform healthcare […]
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Apr 6, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
DPIIT Partners With Krafton To Boost Startup Innovation In Digital Tech
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Krafton India Pvt Ltd, a digital entertainment company, to support startups, innovators, and entrepreneurs across the country. Focus On Emerging And High-Growth Sectors The collaboration aims to foster the […]
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Mar 27, 2026
