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India's IISc Launches 20 Deeptech Startups Yearly
InnovationFeb 12

India's IISc Launches 20 Deeptech Startups Yearly

A 117-year-old science institute in India is turning PhD students into entrepreneurs, launching 20 deeptech startups annually and matching Stanford's faculty entrepreneurship rate. The program has already helped create successful space technology companies and is building a model for turning academic research into real-world solutions.

YourStory India3 min read
India's 983 DeepTech Startups Compete for $12K Grants
InnovationJun 12

India's 983 DeepTech Startups Compete for $12K Grants

Karnataka just wrapped a national startup program that drew nearly 1,000 DeepTech founders and delivered funding decisions in record time. The state is now backing frontier tech entrepreneurs from every corner of India.

YourStory India3 min read
India's Karnataka Launches $18M Fund for Deeptech Startups
InnovationJan 28

India's Karnataka Launches $18M Fund for Deeptech Startups

Karnataka just opened applications for Elevate NxT, offering grants up to $12,000 per startup to fuel innovations in AI, quantum computing, and green energy. The program aims to transform cutting-edge research into real-world solutions that could change how we live and work.

YourStory India2 min read
Dutch Tech Group Splits to Boost AI and Deeptech Startups
Daily MixMay 4

Dutch Tech Group Splits to Boost AI and Deeptech Startups

The Netherlands is doubling down on its tech future with a bold restructure of Techleap, splitting the organization into two focused entities to accelerate AI and deeptech innovation. Despite having Europe's highest concentration of AI talent, Dutch startups have been falling behind, and this move aims to change that.

Google News - Netherlands Technology2 min read
India's Deeptech Startups Raise $1.65B in 2025
InnovationApr 21

India's Deeptech Startups Raise $1.65B in 2025

Indian innovators are solving some of the world's hardest problems in quantum computing, climate tech, and semiconductors. A surge in funding is finally helping these breakthrough ideas move from lab benches to real-world impact.

YourStory India2 min read
Africa Startup Program Offers $50K to Tech Innovators
InnovationJun 15

Africa Startup Program Offers $50K to Tech Innovators

Open Startup is investing up to $50,000 in African tech startups tackling climate, health, and AI challenges. Applications close July 31 for this pan-African accelerator program.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)2 min read
India's Tech Startups Are Building the Future for the World
InnovationJan 26

India's Tech Startups Are Building the Future for the World

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.

YourStory India3 min read
Egypt's Logivators 3.0 Backs 15 Logistics Startups
InnovationFeb 20

Egypt's Logivators 3.0 Backs 15 Logistics Startups

Egypt just launched the third round of Logivators, a program that turns logistics headaches into startup gold. The first two editions already helped 15 startups win contracts, funding, and even Shark Tank spots.

Google News - Egypt Innovation2 min read
Open Startup Backs 1,000 Ventures, Shifts to Science Economy
SolutionsJun 30

Open Startup Backs 1,000 Ventures, Shifts to Science Economy

After helping over 1,000 startups across 20 African countries, Open Startup is betting the continent's next breakthrough will come from laboratories and research centers. The organization just launched a new program connecting scientists with investors to turn discoveries into businesses.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)3 min read
BITS Pilani Accelerator Picks 22 Startups From 3,000 Entries
InnovationJul 17

BITS Pilani Accelerator Picks 22 Startups From 3,000 Entries

A student-run accelerator just selected 22 promising startups from over 3,000 applications, offering mentorship and investor access without taking any equity. The program shows how India's startup scene is shifting from apps to deep tech solving real-world problems.

YourStory India2 min read
Pune Students Win $300 Pre-Seed Funding at Startup Olympiad
InnovationMar 20

Pune Students Win $300 Pre-Seed Funding at Startup Olympiad

Ten student teams at Savitribai Phule Pune University just scored Rs 25,000 each to turn their startup dreams into reality. The university's first Startup Olympiad crowned winners across six categories, from defense tech to sustainable agriculture.

Indian Express3 min read
India's Deeptech Funding Jumps from 5% to 21% in Two Years
InnovationJun 21

India's Deeptech Funding Jumps from 5% to 21% in Two Years

India is making a dramatic shift from copying tech to creating it. After building 200,000 startups in less than a decade, the country is now channeling serious money into breakthrough science that could change the world.

YourStory India3 min read
220 Women Startup Leaders Meet in Tirupati
Acts of KindnessFeb 19

220 Women Startup Leaders Meet in Tirupati

Over 220 aspiring women entrepreneurs gathered at a women's university in India to learn how to turn their startup dreams into reality. Industry experts shared practical wisdom on innovation, funding, and building resilient businesses.

Google News - Startup Success2 min read
African-Startups.com Launches to Spotlight Innovation
SolutionsMay 12

African-Startups.com Launches to Spotlight Innovation

A new media platform dedicated to Africa's startup ecosystem just launched at a major European tech summit. African-Startups.com aims to give underreported African entrepreneurs the global visibility they deserve.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)2 min read
Vietnam and Germany Link Up to Build Startup Ecosystems
InnovationMar 25

Vietnam and Germany Link Up to Build Startup Ecosystems

Vietnam's National Innovation Centre and Berlin's top tech university just signed a deal to connect their startup worlds. The partnership will train entrepreneurs, share technology, and help Vietnamese startups go global.

Google News - Germany Innovation2 min read
Lagos Jumps to 70th in Global Startup Rankings
Global NewsMay 26

Lagos Jumps to 70th in Global Startup Rankings

Nigeria's tech capital Lagos has climbed into the top 70 global startup cities, growing 23% in just one year. The surge positions Africa as home to three of the world's fastest-growing startup regions.

Techpoint Africa3 min read
Portuguese Startups Coverflex and Unbabel Beat the Odds
SolutionsFeb 9

Portuguese Startups Coverflex and Unbabel Beat the Odds

Portuguese entrepreneurs are proving that world-class startups can emerge from anywhere. At a packed Lisbon event, founders shared how they built groundbreaking companies that now serve thousands of businesses globally.

Google News - Startup Success2 min read
Thai Startups Connect with Korean Investors in Seoul
InnovationJun 19

Thai Startups Connect with Korean Investors in Seoul

Ten Thai startups pitched to Korean investors at the first Seoul-Thailand Startup Innovation Space, creating new partnerships between Asia's rising tech hubs. The event at the Thai ambassador's residence exceeded expectations and could become a regular platform for cross-border collaboration.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)2 min read
Egypt Jumps to 35th in Global Startup Rankings
Solutions1h ago

Egypt Jumps to 35th in Global Startup Rankings

Egypt climbed five spots to 35th place in the Global Entrepreneurship Index, cementing its position as North Africa's leading startup hub. The nation's 632 startups are creating momentum toward ambitious goals of 500,000 jobs and $5 billion in venture capital.

Google News - Egypt Innovation2 min read
Thailand Breaks Top 50 in Global Startup Rankings
InnovationMay 20

Thailand Breaks Top 50 in Global Startup Rankings

Thailand climbed to 49th place globally in startup rankings for the first time in six years while becoming Southeast Asia's top medical technology hub. The nation posted one of the fastest growth rates among the world's top 50 countries at 62.6%.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)2 min read

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