Karnataka’s biotechnology ecosystem received a glimpse of the state’s future roadmap as the 64th meeting of the Vision Group on Biotechnology (VGBT) focused on strengthening biomanufacturing, artificial intelligence-driven innovation, startup financing and commercialisation support.
Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, and WiSig Networks, an IIT Hyderabad–incubated 5G/6G deep-tech company, today announced a collaboration to bring a new 3GPP Release 17 NB-IoT Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) chipset and module into Viasat’s L-band satellite IoT ecosystem.
In a major step towards strengthening space technology education and research, Chandigarh University, through its Kalpana Chawla Centre (KCC) has launched the KCC Space Technology & Research Program 2026 and the KCC Summer Internship Program 2026 at its campus on Monday.
For the past few weeks, several workers in the market have been wearing small cameras mounted on headbands while carrying out their daily tasks. The footage they record is reportedly being used to train AI systems and humanoid robots to understand how humans interact with objects and navigate real-world environments.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping global enterprise operations, the task composition of white-collar work, and the geography of high-value services. This report examines what that shift means for India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs), which have evolved from cost-driven back offices
Amid rising demand for AI and cybersecurity talent, N-able Inc has expanded its footprint in India with the launch of a new Global Capability Center (GCC) in Bengaluru. The US-based cybersecurity company has announced plans to increase its workforce in India by at least 50% by the end of 2026.
Indian enterprises are rapidly advancing in artificial intelligence adoption and a growing cohort has embedded Al into the core of operations. Functions such as customer service, software development, analytics, product engineering and innovation are already delivering measurable returns, according to industry leaders at The Economic Times AI Vantage Roundtable on AI Infrastructure and Data Architecture in Bengaluru.
As AI shifts traditional career paths and professionals increasingly look for guidance, mentoring is emerging as a critical lever of career growth. LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, has extended its partnership with Mentor Together, a non-profit organisation helping young people access career guidance. Backed by a INR ~1.5 crore ($160,000) grant from LinkedIn, the partnership will support 25,000 students across Karnataka, through structured mentoring programmes designed to enhance employability and AI-readiness.
More than 60 aspiring tourism entrepreneurs, guides, artisans, storytellers, homestay hosts and community tourism practitioners participated in the Community Tourism Startup Lab, a programme focused on creating local livelihoods through tourism and strengthening a Made-in-Local tourism economy in Coastal Karnataka. The programme was hosted by PlaceXplore, the Department of Tourism, Udupi, Dudmi – Local Livelihood Programme in Byndoor, the Zilla Panchayat National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), and OneTAC.
At the Bharat Innovates 2026 event held in Nice, France, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and IITM Global achieved a major milestone by exchanging seven commercial and two institutional Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs). According to the institute, these agreements have the potential to generate nearly $100 million in economic value, marking a significant step forward for India’s education, research and innovation ecosystem.
India needs a stronger focus on developing intellectual property (IP) and product design to bolster its position in the global semiconductor industry, according to a top executive of the US-based
India’s Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector is undergoing a massive transformation driven by Al. Discover how MSMEs are leveraging generative Al, computer vision, and government support like the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme to boost global competitiveness and achieve India’s $500 billion electronics ecosystem goal by 2030.
Young innovators from across India took centre stage at the grand finale of WitchHunt 2026, a women-first AI hackathon that saw participants develop 373 functional prototypes, aimed at solving real-world challenges across healthcare, education, climate action and smart cities segments.
With Bengaluru and Hyderabad emerging as the preferred destinations for new Global Capability Centre (GCC) investments, Haryana has unveiled its Global Capability Centres (GCC) Policy 2026 to revive Gurugram’s competitive edge and attract the next wave of multinational operations.
For decades, Bengaluru dominated conversations around India’s technology sector. But the picture is now changing rapidly. Speaking at the Hero Mindmine Summit 2026, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Monday (June 15), said a new generation of cities is now a destination for global capability centres (GCCs), data centres, and technology investments, and it is moving beyond the traditional centres.
Karnataka should explore dedicated biotechnology investment mechanisms while embedding artificial intelligence across the biotechnology value chain to unlock new opportunities in drug discovery, diagnostics, precision medicine, and biomanufacturing, said Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson, Vision Group on Biotechnology.
Karnataka is developing a dedicated support framework for its biotechnology sector, encompassing funding, mentoring, and regulatory guidance to boost startups and growth capital access. Key focus areas for the next phase of growth include Al-enabled biotechnology and biomanufacturing, aiming to strengthen the state’s innovation and investment ecosystem.
Cybersecurity startup NewCore has emerged from stealth with $66 million in funding and a valuation of $300 million, betting that companies will soon need to manage artificial intelligence agents much like human employees.
Employees are spending an average of 6.4 hours every week “botsitting” artificial intelligence systems, according to a new study by Glean’s Work Al Institute, highlighting the hidden human effort required to make Al tools useful in the workplace.
SEMICON India 2026 will be held over three days from 17-19 September 2026. The India Semiconductor Mission, Ministry of Electronics & IT, is organizing it with SEMI and industry associations. The event will center on “Building Trusted and Resilient Semiconductor Ecosystems.” The goal is to strengthen India’s role as a reliable partner in the global chip value chain
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said that every company must build both “human capital” and “token capital” if it wants to succeed in an economy increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.
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Read MoreViasat, a global leader in satellite communications, and WiSig Networks, an IIT...
Read MoreIn a major step towards strengthening space technology education and research, Chandigarh...
Read MoreFor the past few weeks, several workers in the market have been...
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping global enterprise operations, the task composition of...
Read MoreAmid rising demand for AI and cybersecurity talent, N-able Inc has expanded...
Read MoreViasat, a global leader in satellite communications, and WiSig Networks, an IIT...
Read MoreIn a major step towards strengthening space technology education and research, Chandigarh...
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Read MoreIn a major step towards strengthening space technology education and research, Chandigarh...
Read MoreIndia needs a stronger focus on developing intellectual property (IP) and product...
Read MoreIndia's Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector is undergoing a massive...
Read MoreSEMICON India 2026 will be held over three days from 17-19 September...
Read MoreThe agreement establishes a framework to promote international academic collaboration and cultural...
Read MoreKarnataka’s biotechnology ecosystem received a glimpse of the state’s future roadmap as...
Read MoreMore than 60 aspiring tourism entrepreneurs, guides, artisans, storytellers, homestay hosts and...
Read MoreHyderabad-based deep-tech startup WiSig Networks has partnered with global satellite communications company...
Read MoreAs India pushes to build a stronger domestic semiconductor industry, Bengaluru-based AGNIT...
Read MoreDescribing startups as a key pillar of Punjab's future economic growth, Chief...
Read MoreBEFORE we dive into the nitty-gritty, let’s look at some numbers that...
Read MoreAs AI shifts traditional career paths and professionals increasingly look for guidance,...
Read MoreGermany is emerging as a preferred destination for higher education and career...
Read MoreKarnataka ministers Priyank Kharge and Sharan Prakash Patil have said the state...
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