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Two neighboring countries just launched a partnership that could turn academic research into real businesses across Southeast Asia. Malaysia's tech commercialization experts are teaming up with Brunei's university researchers to build startups that solve real problems.
India's IIT Madras just proved innovation happens at scale, incubating 112 deep-tech startups and filing more than one patent per day this year. The growing ecosystem now includes two unicorns, 567 total companies worth $8 billion, and the institute's first IPO success story.
South Korea just announced an ambitious plan to help its smaller cities become powerhouse tech hubs by 2030. The goal? Create over 20,000 new research jobs and launch 600+ deep-tech startups outside the capital.
Ten African tech startups from nine countries just won spots in Qualcomm's 2026 mentorship program, complete with $5,000 stipends and cutting-edge AI training. These innovators are building everything from solar-powered fish feeders to Braille keyboards, proving Africa's deep-tech ecosystem is booming.
A Dutch deep-tech company is pioneering a revolutionary approach to street lighting by replacing traditional lamps with luminous road markings. This innovation could transform how cities light their streets while slashing energy costs.
India is showcasing its innovation power on the global stage, bringing over 100 cutting-edge startups to France just before the G7 summit. It's a bold declaration that the world's largest democracy is ready to be a creator, not just a consumer.
Out of 4,000 applications, Google and Accel India chose five startups solving real problems with AI, rejecting thousands of superficial copycats. The winners are reimagining everything from scientific research to filmmaking with breakthrough technology.
South Korea just unveiled a bold new program to transform 50 promising startups into billion-dollar companies in just two years. The Unicorn Bridge Program offers up to $1.2 million in grants plus $150 million in loan guarantees to help deep-tech companies scale globally.
Five Indian startups are shifting the country from technology consumer to technology builder, developing cutting-edge solutions in space launches, semiconductors, defense drones, and AI. Their work is proving that India's deep-tech innovation is now a global force.
India's leading tech institute just held a groundbreaking symposium focused on building capable entrepreneurs, not just startups. The event tackled a critical gap: teaching scientists and researchers how to turn cutting-edge innovations into real-world solutions.