Google has selected 20 AI-first startups for edition of its Google for Startups Accelerator programme 2026, marking it's 10th year in the country. The latest cohort was chosen from around 2,500 applications, reflecting growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) startups building solutions for healthcare, finance, climate,
Uttar Pradesh state cabinet has approved the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026, the Uttar Pradesh Data Centre Policy 2026 and the creation of a dedicated Startup Mission Directorate. The measures are aimed at attracting fresh investment, supporting startups in their early stages and building an AI-ready
India’s food delivery market has another challenger. Food-tech startup Easy Cater has announced the national rollout of its hyperlocal food delivery platform, positioning transparency and lower costs for restaurants at the centre of its business model. The company has chosen Vadodara as its first operating market
India’s startup investment ecosystem received a regulatory boost after the SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) rolled out the 'SEBI GARUDA framework'. It is a mechanism designed to shorten the time taken by Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to launch investment schemes and deploy capital. Venture
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly launched Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, signalling deeper cooperation between the two countries in innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. The progress highlights India’s growing startup ecosystem, which is taking centre stage globally. The event brought together
India’s fast-growing artificial intelligence (AI) startup ecosystem is increasingly looking towards Silicon Valley as founders seek closer access to global customers, venture capital, talent and product ecosystems. Investors and venture firms are now advising early-stage Indian AI startups to establish a presence in the United States
For the second consecutive year, a fully funded delegation of seven high-potential Indian startups is heading to Austria, marking another step forward in strengthening cross-border innovation ties with Europe. Read More | 10 Indian AI Startups Selected for Cohort II of IndiaAI’s Global Acceleration Programme The
Indian artificial intelligence startup Sarvam AI is in discussions to raise between $200 million and $250 million in a fresh funding round, close sources revealed. The round is expected to draw participation from global chipmaker Nvidia, venture capital firm Accel, and IT services major HCLTech. Read
Uttarakhand has been awarded the ‘Leader’ status in the Government of India’s States’ Startup Ecosystem Ranking (5th Edition). The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), a part of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, released the ranking as part of National Startup
StartupTN, the Tamil Nadu government’s startup promotion agency, has launched rural startup communities in eight villages. The policy has been launched across central Tamil Nadu under the Gramam Thorum Puthozhil (Village Brings Employment) scheme. The aim is to decentralise technology-driven entrepreneurship beyond urban and tier-II cities,