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Europe Launches Dashboard to Close Deep Tech Funding Gap
VideosFeb 4

Europe Launches Dashboard to Close Deep Tech Funding Gap

A new EU-backed data platform is tackling the stark reality that women-led deep tech startups receive just 12% of venture funding. The initiative combines hard numbers with real solutions to change who gets funded in Europe's most critical technologies.

Euronews3 min read
India's Deep-Tech Summit Secures $254M in Global Funding
InnovationJun 19

India's Deep-Tech Summit Secures $254M in Global Funding

Indian startups landed $254.5 million in funding commitments and signed over 50 partnerships at the country's first international deep-tech showcase in France. The three-day summit connected 120 cutting-edge startups with investors from 29 countries, turning scientific breakthroughs into global deals.

YourStory India3 min read
IIT Madras Launches $66M Fund for Deep Tech Startups
InnovationFeb 6

IIT Madras Launches $66M Fund for Deep Tech Startups

India's premier engineering institute just launched a $66 million fund to back homegrown startups building cutting-edge technology in robotics, space, defense, and semiconductors. The move signals India's push to become a global deep tech powerhouse without relying on foreign imports.

YourStory India2 min read
IIT Madras Launches $71M Fund for Deep Tech Startups
InnovationFeb 7

IIT Madras Launches $71M Fund for Deep Tech Startups

India's top engineering school just launched a $71 million fund to help robotics, space, and defense startups survive their toughest early years. The fund aims to turn the dreaded "valley of death" into a "valley of hope" for innovators across the country.

The Hindu2 min read
India Backs 5 Deep Tech Startups with $1.2B RDI Fund
InnovationMay 16

India Backs 5 Deep Tech Startups with $1.2B RDI Fund

India just released its first checks from a groundbreaking $12 billion innovation fund designed to help tech startups turn prototypes into real products. Five companies working on satellites, medical robots, and life-saving therapies are leading the way.

YourStory India3 min read
Women Lead 43% of Brazil's Deep Tech Startups
Community HeroesMar 7

Women Lead 43% of Brazil's Deep Tech Startups

Female entrepreneurs are breaking through in Brazil's most advanced tech sectors, leading nearly half of all deep tech projects. Two women-led startups show how this shift is creating real-world impact in accessibility and climate solutions.

Google News - Brazil Innovation3 min read
India Invests $1.2B in Deep Tech and Manufacturing Startups
InnovationApr 26

India Invests $1.2B in Deep Tech and Manufacturing Startups

India just launched a $1.2 billion fund dedicated to deep tech and advanced manufacturing startups, marking a major shift toward innovation-driven growth. The initiative targets sectors that need patient capital and can transform India into a global innovation powerhouse.

Google: startup success funding3 min read
India Expands Startup Rules to Support Deep Tech Innovation
InnovationFeb 6

India Expands Startup Rules to Support Deep Tech Innovation

India just made it easier for deep tech startups to grow without losing government benefits. The new rules give these innovation-focused companies double the time and higher revenue limits before they age out of startup status.

YourStory India2 min read
Korea Firms Launch $720M Fund for Indian Tech Startups
InnovationApr 21

Korea Firms Launch $720M Fund for Indian Tech Startups

Two South Korean tech giants just committed $720 million to help India's next generation of startups grow into global champions. The fund will back companies building everything from AI platforms to space technology.

YourStory India2 min read
Africa's Deep Tech Gets New Launch Pad After 10 Years
Innovation15h ago

Africa's Deep Tech Gets New Launch Pad After 10 Years

Open Startup just unveiled The Science Road, a platform connecting African scientists and deep tech founders to funding, mentors, and markets after a decade of supporting 3,000 entrepreneurs. The new direction targets breakthrough innovations in health, climate, and AI that need specialized support to reach the world.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)3 min read
Israel Boosts Funding for Deep-Tech Startups by 33%
Innovation21h ago

Israel Boosts Funding for Deep-Tech Startups by 33%

Israel is increasing support for breakthrough technology companies by up to $530,000 per startup, helping scientists and engineers turn world-changing ideas into reality. The move comes as innovative companies face tougher fundraising conditions worldwide.

Google News - Israel Technology2 min read
Botswana Tech Fund Backs Overlooked African Entrepreneurs
SolutionsApr 27

Botswana Tech Fund Backs Overlooked African Entrepreneurs

A new $13.5 million fund is betting on tech founders in Southern Africa's forgotten markets, where less than 20% of venture capital flows despite serving tens of millions of people. Backed by a British billionaire, the fund aims to prove the next major African tech success could come from anywhere.

TechCabal3 min read
Nigeria Backs 500+ Tech Startups With $100K Funding
InnovationMar 20

Nigeria Backs 500+ Tech Startups With $100K Funding

Nigeria just launched a nationwide program to transform ideas into thriving businesses, offering up to $100,000 in funding and hands-on mentorship to over 500 tech entrepreneurs. The iDICE Startup Bridge creates a clear path from concept to capital for founders in all 36 states.

Google News - Nigeria Tech Startup3 min read
Gujarat Tech Park to Create 63,000 Jobs in AI and Deep Tech
SolutionsMay 17

Gujarat Tech Park to Create 63,000 Jobs in AI and Deep Tech

India's newest tech hub just opened in Ahmedabad with plans to create over 63,000 high-skilled jobs in the next five years. The Million Minds Tech Park aims to put Gujarat on the map alongside India's tech giants like Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

Google News - Jobs Created2 min read
Virginia Tech Launches $20K Fund for Data Science Research
InnovationMar 28

Virginia Tech Launches $20K Fund for Data Science Research

Virginia Tech is putting real money behind breakthrough data science projects with a new funding opportunity open to all faculty. Grants up to $20,000 will help researchers turn pilot ideas into major discoveries.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
Cape Town VC Fund Hits $30M for African Tech Startups
InnovationFeb 23

Cape Town VC Fund Hits $30M for African Tech Startups

A Cape Town venture capital firm just secured over $30 million to fuel Africa's most promising tech companies. HAVAÍC's latest fund has already backed eight startups and is helping prove that African innovation is worth betting on.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
Open Startup Launches Science Road for African Deep Tech
Innovation21h ago

Open Startup Launches Science Road for African Deep Tech

After empowering 3,000 founders across Africa for a decade, Open Startup just unveiled The Science Road—a new platform turning African scientific research into globally competitive ventures. The initiative includes a fresh investment arm to fund breakthrough innovations in health, climate, and AI.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
Dubai's du Launches $50M Fund for UAE Tech Startups
InnovationJun 3

Dubai's du Launches $50M Fund for UAE Tech Startups

Dubai telecom giant du just committed $50 million to fuel the UAE's next generation of tech innovators. The new venture fund will back startups building everything from AI to cybersecurity, giving founders both capital and access to du's massive customer network.

Google News - Uae Innovation2 min read
South Korea Backs 60 Tech Startups to Go Global
VideosMar 12

South Korea Backs 60 Tech Startups to Go Global

South Korea is launching 60 promising deep tech companies into North American, European, and Asian markets with targeted funding and local partnerships. The program already helped 26 companies generate $12.28 million in exports in its first year.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
Southern Africa's First Climate Tech Fund Backs 10 Startups
Planet WinsJun 16

Southern Africa's First Climate Tech Fund Backs 10 Startups

A new venture fund in Southern Africa just closed its first round of climate tech investments, backing 10 early-stage companies that have already created over 500 jobs. The fund proves climate solutions can deliver both environmental impact and financial returns.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read

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