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The fund announced by NABVentures, a subsidiary of NABARD, has an initial corpus of Rs 750 crore with Rs 250 crore each from NABARD and the Ministry of Agriculture, and Rs 250 crore from other institutions.The fund is structured to support approximately 85 agri startups with investment sizes...

Bengaluru and Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge on Friday announced the 27th edition of one of the largest technology fairs, Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2024, scheduled from November 19 to 21.BTS aims to position the IT city at the forefront of global technological innovation and...

New Delhi: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) on Friday said its branch has launched a Rs 750 crore agriculture fund for startups and rural enterprises.The fund named 'Agri-Sure' has been announced by NABVENTURES, a subsidiary of NABARD, with an initial corpus of Rs...

In Kolkata, warship maker Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) plans to enter into profit-sharing agreements with startups it incubates at the commercialization stage during the product development stage.The Kolkata-based public sector undertaking, which is part of the Ministry of...

MoS was in Kolkata for the day and launched the second edition of GRSE or GAINS Accelerated Innovation Fostering Programme.This unique initiative was an open challenge launched by GRSE in 2023 to encourage startups and others to create innovative solutions in the fields of artificial...

Both Indian and global startups with innovative solutions relevant to the automobile manufacturing and mobility sector can apply for the ninth cohort of the Maruti Suzuki Accelerator, the company said in a statement.Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India, said, "By...

New Delhi, Indian PSUs open to adopting digital solutions are emerging as a promising customer base for Industry 5.0 startups that are on the cusp of significant opportunities, says Barath Shankar Subramanian, partner at leading equity firm Accel riskWith India emerging as a key manufacturing...

In its successful second edition, Krishi Mangal, a scaling accelerator backed by Cisco India CSR and powered by Social Alpha, has supported seven agritech startups that are solving challenges in agriculture and related livelihoods, helping small and marginal farmers to be climate resilient...

New Delhi, French tire major Michelin on Tuesday said it has tied up with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to launch an initiative to promote innovation and entrepreneurship.The AI ​​Startup Challenge, which will be conducted over three months...

Washington, Up to 42 percent of all startups in California are founded by immigrants who are the lifeblood of the Golden State, Governor Gavin Newsom told a group of eminent Indian Americans at a fundraising event.Newsom, a senior Democratic Party leader, made the comments in Massachusetts on...

New Delhi, Tech giant IBM on Monday announced the launch of its GenAI Innovation Center in Kochi, which will enable enterprises, startups and partners to explore and build generative AI technology.The company said in a release that the center will accelerate AI innovation, increase...

World Startup Summit | The 7th edition of Delhi NCR will be held on July 13, 2024 at Radisson, Udyog ViharAs the countdown begins for its seventh edition in Delhi NCR on July 13, Global Startup Summit is set to host a prestigious gathering of industry leaders, venture capitalists and...

In Srinagar, in a growing trend over the last decade, Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a proliferation of "political start-ups" in the Valley, but these organizations have failed to make a significant impact during the elections, politicians and analysts said on Sunday.The decades-long unrest...

New Delhi, [India], Vijay Shekhar Sharma, founder of fintech company Paytm, praises the current government for creating an enabling environment for Indian startups to launch, grow and succeed. Speaking at the JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation (JIIF) Innovation Conclave, Sharma...

New Delhi, Ahead of the Union Budget, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has recommended scrapping of angel tax on startups, but the Finance Ministry will take an integrated view, a senior official said. government.In September last year, the Income Tax...

To evangelize the early-stage cybersecurity startup ecosystem in India, the event will bring together notable security operators, CISOs and founders from across the world.The summit will provide a platform for startups to showcase their cybersecurity innovations and pitch to a select group of...

New Delhi, India, should not only participate but also lead the ongoing AI revolution and mobilize the powerful technology to bring the nation to the forefront of the global stage, the country's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said on Thursday."We are truly at a unique moment with the AI ​​revolution...

“We need to increase domestic sources of capital for startups,” Kant wrote in a post on X.According to him, currently 75 percent of the funds coming into Indian startups are from foreign funding.“There is a large pool of funds domestically and a part of it should be channeled towards...

In New Delhi, Japanese automobile company Suzuki Motor on Thursday launched its first investment fund in India, Next Bharat Ventures, a Rs 340 crore fund dedicated to nurturing impact entrepreneurs who create value in Tier II and below geographies.This Suzuki initiative aims to support social...

However, according to data compiled by TheKredible, the figures are still far less than $20 billion in the first half of 2022.The $7 billion funding included 182 development or late-stage deals worth $5.4 billion and 404 early-stage deals worth $1.54 billion. According to Entrackr's report...