National Space Day to put spotlight on startups, private sector contributions

National Space Day to put spotlight on startups, private sector contributions

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The increasing number of space startups and private sector contributions are expected to be the highlight for the National Space Day celebrations, said the Ministry of Science and Technology. National Space Day is celebrated on August 23rd to commemorate the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 … Read more

Indian startups raise $97.45 million this week

Indian startups raise $97.45 million this week

Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) Indian startups continued to attract steady investor interest this week, raising a total of $97.45 million across 26 deals. Despite global funding challenges, the Indian startup ecosystem maintained its momentum, with four growth-stage and 16 early-stage startups securing funds. Six other startups raised capital but chose … Read more

SKUAST-K kick-starts outreach programme for Agri. start-ups under JKCIP

SRINAGAR, JULY 18, KDC: The Incubation and Startup Cell of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), under the aegis of Jammu and Kashmir Competitive Innovation Programme (JKCIP), organized a one-day outreach programme titled ‘Igniting Young Minds: Bridging Innovation and Opportunity.’ The event aimed to inspire, educate, and engage budding agri-preneurs across … Read more

IIT Bombay startup’s new solar cell will be game-changer for India: Pralhad Joshi

IIT Bombay startup’s new solar cell will be game-changer for India: Pralhad Joshi

Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, July 15 (IAN) Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said IIT-Bombay-incubated startup – Advanced Renewable Tandem-Photovoltaics India (ART-PV India) has developed a 2-Terminal Monolithic Silicon/CdTe-Perovskite tandem solar cell with a conversion efficiency of 29.8 per cent, which is a game-changer for the country’s solar … Read more

Bihar govt launches ‘Idea Festival Portal’ to boost startups, entrepreneurship

Bihar govt launches ‘Idea Festival Portal’ to boost startups, entrepreneurship

Follow Us on Google News Patna, July 14 (IANS) Taking a step towards strengthening the start-up ecosystem in Bihar, State Industry Minister Nitish Mishra on Monday inaugurated the ‘Bihar Idea Festival Portal’ at Vikas Bhawan in Patna. The digital platform aims to directly connect the youth of the state, girl students, start-ups, self-help groups, and … Read more

Haryana emerges seventh largest in startups, 45 pc led by women

Haryana emerges seventh largest in startups, 45 pc led by women

Follow Us on Google News Chandigarh, June 17 (IANS) Haryana has made strides in the field of innovation and entrepreneurship, emerging as the seventh largest state in startups, recognised with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). With over 8,800 DPIIT-recognised startups, the state reflects a vibrant and growing startup ecosystem. A … Read more

Amitabh Kant steps down as G20 Sherpa, to now support free enterprise, startups

Amitabh Kant steps down as G20 Sherpa, to now support free enterprise, startups

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Amitabh Kant on Monday announced his decision to step down as the G20 Sherpa. His resignation comes after 45 years of “dedicated government service” in various roles as G20 Sherpa, CEO of NITI Aayog, Secretary of the Department for Industrial Policy and Promotion, among others. … Read more

Indian startups raise $184.75 million this week

Indian startups raise $184.75 million this week

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Indian startups continued to attract investor interest as 20 startups raised around $184.75 million in funding this week. The deals included five growth-stage and 14 early-stage startups, while one startup chose not to disclose its funding details. Seed funding dominated the funding types this week, … Read more

Indian startups, emerging entities attract over $150 billion funding in a decade: Piyush Goyal

Indian startups, emerging entities attract over $150 billion funding in a decade: Piyush Goyal

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) There has been a surge in private investments in the last 11 years, with Indian startups and emerging entities attracting significant private funding to the tune of over $150 billion in the past decade, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. More than … Read more