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Need to foucs on infrastructure, investment, innovation, inclusivity to achieve sustainable growth: Finace Minister Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has underlined the need for focusing on four Is -- infrastructure, investment, innovation and inclusivity -- to achieve sustainable growth in the long-term. She said the global economy in the past few years has faced trials and tribulations, and countries have made efforts to protect the vulnerable section of the society at the cost of higher government borrowing. Sitharaman stressed that there is also a need to involve the private sector to step up inve...
Need to foucs on infrastructure, investment, innovation, inclusivity to achieve sustainable growth: Finace Minister
Need to foucs on infrastructure, investment, innovation, inclusivity to achieve sustainable growth: Finace Minister
Source: Accord Fintech
4/05/2023 1:03:28 PM
StartUps in India grow 300 times in last 9 years: Jitendra Singh Union Minister Jitendra Singh has said that StartUps in India grew 300 times in the last 9 years. There were just around 350 StartUps before 2014, but after rolled out of special StartUp scheme in 2016, there has been a quantum jump in StartUps to more than 90,000 with more than 100 Unicorns. The minister further added that simultaneously Prime Minister Modi opened up the Space sector for private participation leading to more than 100 StartUps in the Space sector within just about three ye...
StartUps in India grow 300 times in last 9 years: Jitendra Singh
StartUps in India grow 300 times in last 9 years: Jitendra Singh
Source: Accord Fintech
11/04/2023 1:47:22 PM
OPPO India signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh Innovation Society to foster innovation and entrepreneurship OPPO India, a leading smartphone brand, has signed an MoU with Andhra Pradesh Innovation Society (APIS), the State Nodal Agency for promoting the growth of the entrepreneurship ecosystem, to support deep tech startups in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The MoU was signed by Mr. Tasleem Arif, Vice President, India R&D Head, OPPO India, and Anil Kumar Tentu, Chief Executive Officer, Andhra Pradesh Innovation Society at the Global Investors Summit 2023, in the presence of Sri Gudivada Amar...
OPPO India signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh Innovation Society to foster innovation and entrepreneurship
OPPO India signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh Innovation Society to foster innovation and entrepreneurship
Source: PR Agency
7/03/2023 5:48:13 PM
AIC-RNTU enhancing the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem in Madhya Pradesh We are all aware of the importance of entrepreneurship in terms of providing products and jobs, but most importantly in terms of functioning as the source of economic growth in a specific state or country. With a vision to enhance the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem in Madhya Pradesh and rise as top leaders and contribute to the economy, AIC-RNTU Foundation, supported by NITI Aayog under Atal Innovation Mission was founded in the year 2018 under the leadership of CEO, Ronald Fernandez and Di...
AIC-RNTU enhancing the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem in Madhya Pradesh
AIC-RNTU enhancing the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem in Madhya Pradesh
Source: IANS
25/02/2023 1:49:17 PM
Federal Bank partners with TANSIM to propel the start-up ecosystem in Tamil Nadu. Mumbai : Federal Bank, one of India's leading banks, TANSIM, the Tamil Nadu Government's startup initiative, and MindEscapes Innovation Center, Nilgiris, are collaborating to back start-ups in Tamil Nadu. The partnership aims to provide Tamil Nadu startups with loans and grants from Federal Bank, identified by TANSIM and pitched through sessions curated and run by MindEscapes®  Knowledge Partners, across various centres in the state. This partnership offers startups a...
Federal Bank partners with TANSIM to propel the start-up ecosystem in Tamil Nadu.
Federal Bank partners with TANSIM to propel the start-up ecosystem in Tamil Nadu.
Source: PR Agency
24/02/2023 2:26:00 PM
Finastra and Integro Technologies to offer comprehensive digitalization and exposure risk offering for trade finance  Finastra’s Trade Innovation and Integro’s SmartLender Trade Limits solutions to be available globally through a single offering  Finastra, a global provider of financial services software applications and marketplaces, today announced a partnership with Integro Technologies a subsidiary of Aurionpro, the pioneer provider of high-end lending platforms, to offer Integro’s SmartLender Trade Limits solution alongside its own Trade Innovation solution...
Finastra and Integro Technologies to offer comprehensive digitalization and exposure risk offering for trade finance
Finastra and Integro Technologies to offer comprehensive digitalization and exposure risk offering for trade finance
Source: PR Agency
23/02/2023 2:59:46 PM
Wiley in India innovates with examination prep offerings; focuses on UPSC prep market Attuned to its commitment towards innovation, Wiley, a global leader in scientific research and career-connected education, today announced its expansion into the Union Public Services Commission’s exam (UPSC) preparation market in India. The objective is to become an integral part of an aspirant’s learning journey and connect millions of aspirants to their ultimate goal of serving the country. The UPSC Civil Services Examination is considered to be one of the toughest exams in...
Wiley in India innovates with examination prep offerings; focuses on UPSC prep market
Wiley in India innovates with examination prep offerings; focuses on UPSC prep market
Source: PR Agency
17/02/2023 2:05:33 PM
BioAsia 2023 to host `Innovation Zone` for startups to foster innovation, investments, and entrepreneurship in the Lifesciences ecosystem * The Innovation Zone will feature the Startup Stage and Incubator Pavilion over the course of the 3-day international summit * Over 400 national and international startups submitted their nominations to showcase their cutting-edge products and services BioAsia 2023, Asia's largest life-sciences and healthcare conference, rekindles its annual tradition of hosting a start-up showcase, which enables a platform for promising start-ups in the healthcare and life sciences ecosystems. The...
BioAsia 2023 to host `Innovation Zone` for startups to foster innovation, investments, and entrepreneurship in the Lifesciences ecosystem
BioAsia 2023 to host `Innovation Zone` for startups to foster innovation, investments, and entrepreneurship in the Lifesciences ecosystem
Source: PR Agency
16/02/2023 2:00:05 PM
CriticalRiver Partners with Accure.ai to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Adoption for Businesses * The multi-year innovation partnership will provide an accelerated AI/ML platform to automate processes *  Accelerates the use of AI to improve processes across key industries CriticalRiver, a global digital and technology consulting services company, announced today that it has entered into a partnership with Accure.ai, a data engineering and machine learning platform. Through this partnership, CriticalRiver aims to provide enterprises and corporate houses wit...
CriticalRiver Partners with Accure.ai to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Adoption for Businesses
CriticalRiver Partners with Accure.ai to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Adoption for Businesses
Source: PR Agency
15/02/2023 2:10:10 PM
Piyush Goyal calls for creation of network to strengthen global startup ecosystem Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal on Saturday called for creation of an international network of mentors, investors and entrepreneurs to strengthen the global startup ecosystem. The Minister said that this network must support and inspire startups, act as a team to facilitate exchange of ideas, best practices and funding mechanisms and promote collaborations in Research and Development. The Union Minister was addressing the inaugural session of the Inception Meeting...
Piyush Goyal calls for creation of network to strengthen global startup ecosystem
Piyush Goyal calls for creation of network to strengthen global startup ecosystem
Source: IANS
28/01/2023 5:33:15 PM
President Droupadi Murmu gives away Digital India Awards 2022 The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on Saturday presented the seventh edition of the Digital India Awards 2022 in which 22 innovative digital initiatives by government entities were felicitated. The Minister for Communications, Electronics & Information Technology and Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and other dignitaries were present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the Digital India Awards 2022 acknowledge, inspire and motivate not only government ...
President Droupadi Murmu gives away Digital India Awards 2022
President Droupadi Murmu gives away Digital India Awards 2022
Source: IANS
8/01/2023 9:40:33 AM
T-Hub, Atal Innovation Centre pick 17 startups to boost healthcare innovation Technology incubator T-Hub on Friday announced the launch of the third cohort of the Atal Innovation Centre (AIC) T-Hub Healthcare programme with 17 startups in the healthcare sector. The startups were shortlisted from more than 200 applications after an extensive screening process by T-Hub, AIC and external industry experts. The shortlisted startups shortlisted are: Xtraliving, HSOL, Sanjiva Homoeopathy, Qurix, Health Compass, Latros Health, Second Consult, Thera Healthtec, Immuny5, Ya...
T-Hub, Atal Innovation Centre pick 17 startups to boost healthcare innovation
T-Hub, Atal Innovation Centre pick 17 startups to boost healthcare innovation
Source: IANS
23/12/2022 3:05:56 PM
Servotech Inks Pact with National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) to Install Solar-Powered EV-Charging Carport NSE-listed Servotech Power Systems Limited has signed an agreement with India’s apex solar organisation, National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), to undertake the complete implementation of Solar-powered EV Charger-enabled carport as part of a pilot demonstration. By way of this pilot project, NSEFI has afforded Servotech a whitespace to showcase its Solar and EV charging capabilities blended together in one innovation. The carport is proposed to be installed at the Ministr...
Servotech Inks Pact with National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) to Install Solar-Powered EV-Charging Carport
Servotech Inks Pact with National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) to Install Solar-Powered EV-Charging Carport
Source: PR Agency
13/12/2022 5:31:27 PM
Madhavbaug to provide growth capital healthcare start-ups ALL INDIA, DEC: Focussing on innovation and technology led growth in the traditional healthcare sector, Madhavbaug, a specialist in treating and reversing cardiovascular metabolic disorder through its scientific evidence-based Ayurveda therapies will hold a conclave at the upcoming World Ayurveda Congress (WAC) to identify and support startups through capital infusion and mentorship programmes. For promising healthcare start-ups in the Ayurveda industry, Madhavbaug plans to provide growth ...
Madhavbaug to provide growth capital healthcare start-ups
Madhavbaug to provide growth capital healthcare start-ups
Source: PR Agency
8/12/2022 5:22:08 PM
New Philips soundbars with wireless subwoofer now in India TPV Technology, the licence partner of Philips, on Tuesday unveiled two new Dolby Atmos soundbars with wireless subwoofer in the country. The Philips TAB8947 and TAB7807 soundbars will be available for Rs 35,990 and Rs 28,990 respectively at all leading online and offline stores across the country, the company said in a statement. The soundbars offer better cinematic experience with crystal-clear audio and their wireless subwoofer provides better bass to the media. The TAB8947 soundb...
New Philips soundbars with wireless subwoofer now in India
New Philips soundbars with wireless subwoofer now in India
Source: IANS
6/12/2022 4:06:25 PM
Startups mentored by IIT-K, other showcased Startups mentored under the Social Innovation Lab by Citi, a collaborative initiative among Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, Citi and T-Hub, presented their disruptive AgriTech, HealthTech and FinTech solutions to over 100 industry stakeholders at a startup showcase held to accelerate their social sustainable development solutions to market. According to an official IIT-K release, more than 30 business discussions and over 20 investment discussions have been initiated as a resu...
Startups mentored by IIT-K, other showcased
Startups mentored by IIT-K, other showcased
Source: IANS
29/11/2022 3:15:05 PM
Indian-American named president of Tufts University Indian-American academician Sunil Kumar has been appointed the next president of Massachusetts-based Tufts University -- the first person of colour to occupy the position. Kumar, Provost and Senior Vice President for academic affairs at Johns Hopkins University, succeeds President Anthony P. Monaco on July 1, 2023. "Sunil Kumar brings to Tufts a lifelong commitment to excellence in higher education and an exceptionally strong record as a leader, teacher, and colleague," said P...
Indian-American named president of Tufts University
Indian-American named president of Tufts University
Source: IANS
18/11/2022 10:40:07 AM
IAF airships, drone tech quantum comms: IIT-D powers slew of inventions Be it the Indian Army, Air Force or in the field of drone technology, IIT-Delhi is working closely with DRDO and the government. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Director of IIT-Delhi, Ranjan Banerjee, talked about a few such initiatives. Here are the excerpts from the interview: Q: IIT-Delhi is helping the Indian Armed Forces and is a major partner of DRDO, what are the latest inventions and the areas where IIT-Delhi is helping the Indian Defence sector. A: IIT-Delhi has develop...
IAF airships, drone tech quantum comms: IIT-D powers slew of inventions
IAF airships, drone tech quantum comms: IIT-D powers slew of inventions
Source: IANS
13/11/2022 5:43:09 PM
COP27 focuses on how world will feed eight billion people The Adaptation and Agriculture thematic day at COP27 focused on how the world will feed eight billion people. Throughout the day, a series of sessions and initiatives shed light on pathways forward on adaptation and climate resilient agriculture. Four initiatives -- Food and Agriculture for Sustainable Transformation (FAST), Climate Responses for Sustaining Peace (CRSP), Decent Life for a Climate Resilient Africa and Initiative on Climate Action and Nutrition (I-CAN) -- will urgently addre...
COP27 focuses on how world will feed eight billion people
COP27 focuses on how world will feed eight billion people
Source: IANS
13/11/2022 11:01:58 AM
First Movers Coalition commits $12bn to commercialise zero-carbon tech The World Economic Forum and US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry announced on Tuesday at COP27 the expansion of a coalition of global companies, to commit $12 billion in 2030 purchase commitments for green technologies to decarbonize the cement and concrete industry and other hard-to-abate sectors. The latest expansion of the First Movers Coalition -- made up of 65 companies with a collective market value of approximately $8 trillion -- focuses on cleaning up one of the wo...
First Movers Coalition commits $12bn to commercialise zero-carbon tech
First Movers Coalition commits $12bn to commercialise zero-carbon tech
Source: IANS
8/11/2022 2:27:39 PM
IT firm Ascendion to double India headcount to 2,000 employees in 2023 Amid the layoff season, digital-first engineering technology and talent paltform Ascendion on Monday said it will double its headcount in India to 2,000 employees over the next 12 months. Globally, the New Jersey-headquartered company has a 6,000-strong remote/hybrid workforce across 20 offices in the US and India. The company delivers software engineering and talent transformation solutions that focus on user experience, cloud, digital platforms, data and insight, and practical applica...
IT firm Ascendion to double India headcount to 2,000 employees in 2023
IT firm Ascendion to double India headcount to 2,000 employees in 2023
Source: IANS
7/11/2022 4:15:12 PM
Cochin Shipyard, IIT-Madras to support maritime startups The Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) on Sunday announced that it will join hands with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to support startups in the maritime sector. The CSL, in a statement, said that this programme will help young talented entrepreneurs to develop products or services with financial support from the shipyard. This is part of the startup engagement programme 'USHUS' launched by the CSL to support the Centre's initiative in supporting maritime startups. ...
Cochin Shipyard, IIT-Madras to support maritime startups
Cochin Shipyard, IIT-Madras to support maritime startups
Source: IANS
7/11/2022 10:14:08 AM
With over 1300 job offers, placement at IIT-Delhi breaks all records Last placement season at IIT-Delhi in academic year 2021-22 broke all the previous records as over 1,300 job offers were given by over 600 companies. Final year students bagged over 1,000 job roles, while under-graduate students received more than 830 internship offers from over 200 companies. "This is the highest ever number of offers received by the students through the Institute's Office of Career Services (OCS) for both placement and internship," Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Di...
With over 1300 job offers, placement at IIT-Delhi breaks all records
With over 1300 job offers, placement at IIT-Delhi breaks all records
Source: IANS
5/11/2022 12:23:27 PM
FPOs can transform Indian agriculture: ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri Believing farmer producer organisations (FPOs) can transform agriculture, ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri on Friday said there are multiple opportunities in Indian agriculture today to achieve sustainable growth and productivity, given the grit and determination of Indian farmers and a proactive government. Speaking at the CII Agro Tech summit 2022 here, Puri, who is also a Chairman of the agro tech, said agriculture is the lifeline of the economy and roughly half of India's workforce is enga...
FPOs can transform Indian agriculture: ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri
FPOs can transform Indian agriculture: ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri
Source: IANS
5/11/2022 11:15:01 AM
CII Agro Tech a synergy between agriculture and industry: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has done a wonderful job with Agro Tech India by bringing in a synergy between agriculture and industry, and also by bringing all relevant stakeholders at one platform, Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, said on Friday at the inaugural session of CII Agro Tech India 2022 here. "Our ultimate aim should be to generate sustainable incomes for our farmers. This will reduce poverty and enhance prosperity for our 'annadatas'. We nee...
CII Agro Tech a synergy between agriculture and industry: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
CII Agro Tech a synergy between agriculture and industry: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Source: IANS
5/11/2022 10:48:31 AM
FICCI ARISE organising annual conference for school education on `Reboot-Re-imagine-Rebuild` on December 9-10 As we move towards self-reliance, it is imperative for schools to develop an ecosystem that instills resilience, encourages innovation, promotes sustainability and equips our students to be ready to face the disruptive future. While the pandemic has already accelerated transformational change at the institutional level, it is important for other stakeholders, including the government, industry and the society, to work towards making systemic changes and build a robust, resilient, student-c...
FICCI ARISE organising annual conference for school education on `Reboot-Re-imagine-Rebuild` on December 9-10
FICCI ARISE organising annual conference for school education on `Reboot-Re-imagine-Rebuild` on December 9-10
Source: IANS
5/11/2022 9:25:09 AM
New startup policy in Uttar Pradesh to focus on women The Uttar Pradesh government is set to come up with a revised startup policy to encourage women led and rural-centric ideas. This is being done to keep up with the changing needs of the fast-evolving startup ecosystem in the state. Scores of incentives are being added to the new version the larger aim is to attract more investment so that local economies may get a boost besides creating new jobs. The draft of the new policy has been given a final shape by the state's Department o...
New startup policy in Uttar Pradesh to focus on women
New startup policy in Uttar Pradesh to focus on women
Source: IANS
2/11/2022 2:28:38 PM
Karnataka gears up for Global Investors Meet;Narendra Modi to inaugurate event The Basavaraj Bommai-led Karnataka government is making all preparations to make 'Invest Karnataka 2022-Global Investors Meet' -- which is just 10 days away from now -- a successful one, officials said on Thursday. The event would be virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 2. "It would be attended by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Ministers Smiriti Irani, Bhagwanth Khuba and Nitin Gadkari," Karnataka's Minister for Large & Med...
Karnataka gears up for Global Investors Meet;Narendra Modi to inaugurate event
Karnataka gears up for Global Investors Meet;Narendra Modi to inaugurate event
Source: IANS
21/10/2022 12:15:12 PM
Select start-ups in IIT-Kanpur to get grand-in-aid  IIT Kanpur's technology business incubator Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) has partnered with the Central government's Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, to facilitate the MSME Design Innovative Scheme and leverage design expertise/design fraternity for the betterment of the country's manufacturing sector. In this partnership, select start-ups would be given grant-in-aid for developing prototypes. According to a release, the Design Innovat...
Select start-ups in IIT-Kanpur to get grand-in-aid
Select start-ups in IIT-Kanpur to get grand-in-aid
Source: IANS
18/10/2022 4:58:24 PM
Stellantis opens software hub in India to support digital strategy MILAN- Carmaker Stellantis said on Wednesday it had inaugurated a new software hub in Bengaluru, India, its second innovation centre in the country, focusing on cockpit and driver assistance technologies. Software is increasingly crucial in modern vehicles and a growing source of revenue, with carmakers expanding research investments and hiring more executives with specific experience to offer clients more features driven by connectivity, data and e-commerce. Stellantis aims to generate...
Stellantis opens software hub in India to support digital strategy
Stellantis opens software hub in India to support digital strategy
Source: Reuters
12/10/2022 7:51:55 PM
India to be a key hub to accelerate digital, IoT adoption globally: Siemens German industrial manufacturing major Siemens on Tuesday launched an open digital business platform in India to accelerate digital transformation and value creation for companies of all sizes globally, including more than 60 million small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country. India will play a key role in the global rollout of the 'Siemens Xcelerator' programme, said Peter Koerte, Chief Technology Officer and Strategy Officer, Siemens AG. The accelerator offers a compreh...
India to be a key hub to accelerate digital, IoT adoption globally: Siemens
India to be a key hub to accelerate digital, IoT adoption globally: Siemens
Source: IANS
13/09/2022 3:44:44 PM
Indian, US surgeons win global robotic surgery innovation award Robotic surgeons from the US, India and Spain were named the top three winners in the KS International Robotic Surgery Innovation competition, as robotic surgery slowly becomes mainstream. The winners were selected by an international jury form Oxford and Stanford Universities, and New-Delhi based AIIMS, from the fields of urology, gynaecology, general surgery, hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery, colorectal, head and neck, paediatric and joint replacement surgeries. The winning entry of ...
Indian, US surgeons win global robotic surgery innovation award
Indian, US surgeons win global robotic surgery innovation award
Source: IANS
13/09/2022 2:53:16 PM
RevSure.AI Raises $3.5 Million led by Innovation Endeavors to Transform B2B Sales Pipeline Readiness Across Marketing and Sales Teams RevSure’s First-of-its-Kind Solution Uses AI and Intelligence to Help Companies Boost Their Sales Pipelines 10x Over India :  RevSure, the AI-fueled Sales Pipeline Readiness company that provides unprecedented insight into sales pipeline health and how to prioritize marketing and sales investments, today announced it has raised a $3.5M in seed funding and launched out of stealth. Innovation Endeavors led the investment with key Angel investments from Katrin Ribant, Rick Scanlon,...
RevSure.AI Raises $3.5 Million led by Innovation Endeavors to Transform B2B Sales Pipeline Readiness Across Marketing and Sales Teams
RevSure.AI Raises $3.5 Million led by Innovation Endeavors to Transform B2B Sales Pipeline Readiness Across Marketing and Sales Teams
Source: PR Agency
25/08/2022 9:37:20 AM
Tata Value Homes to strengthen its footprint in West, announces launch of Sense 66 at Talegaon, Near Pune Mumbai : With an aim to elevate green living in Talegaon, Nr. Pune India, Tata Value Homes– A 100% subsidiary of Tata Housing Development Company Limited announced the launch of Sense 66. Set at the foothills of the pristine Sahayadari Mountains with an extraordinary way of living, Sense 66 will offer 66 row limited edition row houses designed as a stepped development to provide private views to each row house. The project will feature 2 & 3 Bed row houses named Magnifico & Ulti...
Tata Value Homes to strengthen its footprint in West, announces launch of Sense 66 at Talegaon, Near Pune
Tata Value Homes to strengthen its footprint in West, announces launch of Sense 66 at Talegaon, Near Pune
Source: PR Agency
15/07/2022 12:51:08 PM