MENTORSHIP FOR STARTUPS
Nearly 90% students prioritise skills over degrees, reveals a survey
A survey of over 2,000 students found that 88% prioritise practical skills over degrees and academic grades for career success. The findings highlight growing demand for industry exposure, AI-based learning, internships and entrepreneurship opportunities in higher education.
L&T Finance Pitch Point 2.0: Where an AI startup’s big idea meets enterprise scale
Pitch Point, L&T Finance’s contest for AI startups, is back for a second edition. Last year’s winners, Arrowhead AI and SpoofSense, talk about what they got out of it and what they would tell this year’s new applicants.
Azim Premji Foundation launches Social Startups Programme to build grassroots NGOs
The initiative seeks to address a key gap in the social sector where many professionals have extensive experience working with communities but often lack the financial backing, mentorship and institutional support needed to start their own organisations, the Foundation said in a press release.
Government working to utilise procurement process for promoting startups: DPIIT Secretary
The Indian government aims to use procurement processes to promote startups within the nation effectively. Over 2.5 lakh startups exist in the country, with many in smaller towns. National Startup Awards 6.0 will award winning startups a cash prize of Rs 25 lakh across various categories. The initiative seeks to enhance support through mentorship, investor connections, and market access.
ET Business Growth Summit, Nagpur: Maharashtra minister Jaiswal calls for a rethink of industrial incentives to ease investor stress
ET Business Growth Summit in Nagpur highlighted land shortages, financing constraints, and rising energy costs as major challenges.
India at defining moment, unique opportunity to shape exponential tech like AI: IBM India & South Asia MD
Indian enterprises stand at the threshold of transformation through AI and automation, with IBM emphasizing the crucial blend of real-time data and trust in these evolving systems. The ongoing collaboration with MeitY Startup Hub seeks to propel deep tech innovation among startups in India, fostering local technological excellence and offering access to vital mentorship and resources.
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TaMo, Unilever's ex-veteran Siddharth Kapur launches InsynQ to help Indian businesses
Siddharth Kapur's new initiative, InsynQ by Quantum, serves as a growth advisory platform geared toward startups and family businesses. This venture concentrates on aiding companies in scaling up via strategic operations and market development. Employing a hands-on partnership model, InsynQ collaborates with leadership to ensure seamless execution, assisting firms in overcoming hurdles associated with growth transitions, and tapping into Quantum's rich data insights and research.
IVCA joins Headstart as co-host of Bharat Pitchathon 2026; launches national DeepTech founder intelligence initiative
IVCA has announced a collaboration with Headstart Network Foundation to enhance India's DeepTech entrepreneurship ecosystem. This partnership includes hosting Bharat Pitchathon 2026 and launching the IVCA Bharat DeepTech Startups: National Pulse initiative. The National Pulse aims to gather insights from founders across various regions, capturing their experiences and challenges.
How startups are making AI useful for India’s aspirant generation
Artificial intelligence is now being used in learning, competitive interview preparation, and training millions of Indians irrespective of their socioeconomic background. Entri is taking coaching, employability-specific programs, and mentorship to the fingertips of aspirant Indians. Read on!
IICT signs five MoUs to strengthen India’s AVGC-XR and creative-tech ecosystem
In a significant move, the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies has signed five MoUs with several organizations to strengthen industry partnerships. These agreements are tailored to encourage educational and technological improvements in creative sectors, specifically targeting skill enhancement and infrastructure in the audiovisual field. This initiative aspires to link budding talents with global career opportunities while fostering a thriving creative economy in India.
Flipkart Ventures backs AI startups Alive and Keploy
Both startups will receive capital support, strategic mentorship and access to Flipkart’s wider ecosystem to help them build and scale their businesses, the company said on Monday.
Women-led startup brings early pregnancy detection technology to dairy farmers
Startup Big Nano Ventures has created a pain-free kit for early pregnancy detection in various livestock species. This technology aids dairy farmers by providing timely information regarding animal health and management. The innovation has been recognized nationally, enhancing its credibility and support in the industry. Anand Agricultural University has significantly contributed to the startup's development through mentorship and resources.
Automated chip design, physical AI lead startup activity across APAC: AWS exec
On the sidelines of the StradVision media tour in Seoul, AWS's Tiffany Bloomquist said these trends were per the company's expectations for the year from the region.
Satin Finserv Limited launches 'Sankalp by Satin Finserv: The Climate Edition' to back India's next generation of climate innovators
Satin Finserv Limited has announced the launch of ' The Climate Edition', a national initiative aimed at discovering and supporting students and early-stage startups building solutions to some of the most pressing climate and environmental challenges.
"When knowledge is shared, innovation grows": MEA highlights India's BRICS Chairship focus on innovation, resilience
India's BRICS Chairship 2026 will prioritise innovation and knowledge sharing among member nations. Digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence will be key tools for strengthening capabilities. Initiatives like a startup fund and incubator network will support young entrepreneurs. A research repository aims to create a unified science library for member countries. The 18th BRICS Summit will convene leaders in New Delhi next September.
Karnataka signs MoU with INQ Innovation Global to strengthen collaboration with New South Wales
The state of Karnataka is joining forces with New South Wales in Australia to bolster their innovation ecosystems. This agreement will facilitate connections for startups with international markets and investors, particularly within the deeptech and biotechnology sectors. Additionally, it aims to bolster partnerships between universities and research institutions, with a significant focus on enhancing investor and venture capital accessibility for mutual growth.
TILT launches Rs 250 crore impact-first venture fund to back India’s 'Next Billion'
TILT is targeting India’s ‘Next Billion’- underserved, lower-income Indians who are gaining greater access to markets, technology and financial services. The fund is backed by the Livelihood Impact Fund, along with entrepreneurs and investors including Deep Kalra, founder of MakeMyTrip; Amit Gupta, founding partner at TPG NewQuest; Hari Menon, cofounder of BigBasket; Binny Bansal, cofounder of Flipkart; the Raj & Indra Nooyi Family Office; and Vidit Aatrey, cofounder and CEO of Meesho.
Harvard Business School, where MBA can cost over a crore, launches Rs 67,000 programme to teach how to do business
Harvard Business School has introduced an innovative AI-powered bootcamp featuring digital avatars modelled on its faculty to assist participants. Attendees can practise pitches and investor conversations with AI mentors, creating a unique environment for founders to refine their startup ideas. The initiative aims to broaden access to professional mentorship for a larger pool of aspiring entrepreneurs by combining AI-driven coaching with interactive sessions and peer networks.
DPIIT inks MoU with PhonePe, Shell India to support startups
Under its collaboration with DPIIT, PhonePe will provide DPIIT-recognised startups with a range of benefits, including transaction credits through its payment gateway, access to the Indus AppStore, dedicated onboarding and support services, and opportunities for enhanced brand visibility.
DPIIT signs 5 MoUs to expand digital, cloud and investment support for startups
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed five strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with industry leaders and ecosystem enablers to expand access to digital infrastructure, technology, mentorship, investment and global markets for startups, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a release.
IQue Ventures launches Rs 600 crore ‘Startup Park’, aims to create over 10,000 jobs
IQue Ventures has launched 'Startup Park', a Rs 600 crore initiative to support startups, with the first Bengaluru facility opening on September 15. Aiming to support more than 200 startups and create over 10,000 jobs, the project offers infrastructure, funding access, mentorship, and workspaces to help early-stage companies grow and scale.
WTFund launches third cohort with Rs 20 lakh grants for young founders
WTFund, India’s platform for entrepreneurs under 25, has opened applications for its third cohort, offering Rs 20 lakh non-dilutive grants, mentorship, and industry access. Founded by Nikhil Kamath, WTFund supports early-stage startups across sectors like health tech and AI, with applications open until May 31.
DPIIT inks pact with Yes Bank to support startups
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has partnered with Yes Bank to support early-stage startups through funding, mentorship, and infrastructure. The collaboration leverages the Startup India initiative and Yes Bank's expertise to offer tailored financial solutions and strategic partnerships, helping startups scale and attract investments.
Government inks pact with Paytm for mentorship, market access, funding opportunities for startups
According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the partnership aims to support fintech hardware startups through mentorship and innovation guidance, helping them develop and scale payment and financial technology solutions.
Piyush Goyal to launch MAARG portal for startup mentorship
The MAARG platform (Mentorship, Advisory, Assistance, Resilience, and Growth), will facilitate mentorship between startups and entrepreneurs across sectors, stages, and functions.
Startup applications launched for registration on MAARG Portal
Aiming to strengthen the startup ecosystem in the country, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has launched a call for startup applications for registration on the MAARG portal, the National Mentorship Platform by Startup India.
Piyush Goyal launches initiative to connect Indian startups with US investors
SETU was launched during an interaction focused on specific issues related to the startup ecosystem in India.
NSRCEL-IIMB inks MoU with TechNovuus-ARAI to nurture tech startups
The two signatories with their collective experience will also work towards influencing the tech-based startup ecosystems by providing mentorship in technology and business domains.
Five startups get Rs 10L each seed funding from IIIT-H
Apart from the grant and mentorship, the startups will also get access to the research labs and receive various customer development.
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