Startups
9 articles covering the latest in startups
Arise for You launches nationwide effort to nurture student entrepreneurs
HCLTech, Pearson, and MeitY Startup Hub have launched Arise for You, a pan-India program to cultivate student entrepreneurship with ESB certification, grants, and incubation. The initiative aims to engage over 150,000 students across 3,000 campuses, culminating in a national finale in March 2026 and creating a pipeline for AI-focused startups.
IIT Kanpur startups unveil kamikaze drone and cyber defense tools
At IIT Kanpur's C3iHub Startup Demo Day Connect 1.0, five incubated ventures debuted drones, blockchain forensics, and cyber-threat platforms. The showcases highlight India's push toward technological self-reliance and closer government-academia-private sector collaboration to strengthen national security and digital infrastructure. The launches signal a shift from R&D to market-ready solutions across surveillance, cybersecurity, and forensics.
Graas.ai Secures $9M+ to Revolutionize E-commerce with AI Agents
Graas.ai, a Singapore-based startup, has raised over $9 million to expand its AI Agent Foundry in India, aiming to empower e-commerce brands with autonomous decision-making capabilities. This funding reflects investor confidence in the company's vision for a transformative future in online retail.
Chai Discovery Scores $70M, Revolutionizing Drug Design with AI
Chai Discovery has raised $70 million in funding to transform drug discovery using AI technology. Their advanced platform, Chai-2, promises to significantly speed up the process of designing new therapeutics, potentially changing the landscape of medicine.
Xovian Aerospace Lands $2.5M to Launch AI-Powered Satellite Tech
Bengaluru's Xovian Aerospace has raised $2.5 million to develop AI-driven radio frequency satellites, aiming to revolutionize data intelligence from space and enhance various sectors.
Google's 'AI First' Accelerator Supercharges 20 Indian Startups
Google's 'AI First' accelerator supercharges 20 homegrown startups, propelling India's diverse AI ecosystem onto the global stage.
Metaforms Bags $9M to Shake Up Market Research with AI
Bengaluru's Metaforms just snagged $9 million in funding to supercharge market research with AI agents, making life easier for human teams.
Y Combinator's Bold Bet: Building $100 Billion Companies with Just 10 People
Y Combinator is aiming to fund the first "10 person, $100 billion" company, emphasizing AI's role in transforming business efficiency and scale. This shift highlights a new era of startups focused on automation and operational excellence.
Retab's $3.5M Boost: Tackling AI's Data Dilemma
Retab has raised $3.5 million to revolutionize how we handle unstructured data, paving the way for the next generation of AI applications.