startup ecosystem
Google Unveils 20 Indian Startups for Its “AI First” Accelerator 2025 Cohort
Google selects 20 Indian startups for its AI First Accelerator 2025, showcasing India’s rapid rise as a global hub for applied AI innovation.
Surechain: Redefining Trust in B2B Marketplaces
Building the world’s most trusted B2B marketplace with AI, blockchain, and transparency to empower MSMEs and redefine trade with trust.
Maharashtra Unveils Ambitious Startup Policy to Create 130,000 Entrepreneurs by 2030
Maharashtra’s 2025 startup policy aims to fuel 50,000 startups and create 130,000 entrepreneurs with funding, hubs, and global opportunities.
Global Startup Funding Hits Seven-Year Low in August 2025
Startup funding drops to $17B in August 2025, marking a seven-year low as investors adopt a cautious approach across seed, early, and late-stage rounds.
Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs to Host Startup World Cup Pitch Competition Featuring Mark Penn on September 12
Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs to host Startup World Cup on Sept 12, 2025 with Mark Penn as keynote, offering startups global exposure and funding paths.
Brynn Putnam, Mirror Founder, Unveils Gaming Hardware Startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
From fitness innovation to gaming disruption, Brynn Putnam unveils a bold new hardware startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025.
OpenAI Expands into India with New Delhi Office as ET Startup Awards Make a Grand Return
OpenAI’s New Delhi office and the return of ET Startup Awards mark a new era of AI-driven growth and recognition for India’s startup ecosystem.
Indian Startup Premier League: Where Pitches Meet Cricket
ISPL blends startup pitches with cricket, fostering authentic connections between founders and investors beyond the boardroom.
Abdul Salim: Architecting India’s Next-Gen MarTech Growth Engine
Abdul Salim, founder of Nummero and Ginee, is building India’s next-gen MarTech ecosystem with AI, automation, and vision-driven innovation.
Accelerating Innovation: AIC-BIMTECH Hosts Google AI Day for Startups, Empowering Over 150 Ventures
AIC-BIMTECH recently hosted 'Google AI Day for Startups,' gathering over 150 ventures. The event, aligned with Google for Startups' India initiative, provided deep dives into Generative AI, Google AI tools, and growth strategies, with sessions by Google experts. It fostered crucial networking and learning, empowering startups to leverage AI for scaling and innovation.
Venture Capitalists Fuel AI Startups, Poised to Reshape India's IT Services Landscape
VCs are heavily backing Indian AI startups to disrupt the IT services industry. These AI-native firms aim to automate complex tasks, offering "price like services, earn like software" models. With strong AI talent & focus on niche applications, India is poised to redefine its traditional IT landscape, despite challenges in data access and enterprise adoption.
Bridging Strategy and Story: Arthavaad Redefines Financial Events
Arthavaad 1.0 by Crowwd brought together founders, investors, and students for an inspiring evening of honest conversations around finance, risk, and purpose. With powerful insights from industry leaders like Sunil Malik, the event redefined how financial communities connect and grow.