Startups in India raised a total of $6.9 billion across 1,013 venture capital (VC) funding deals announced during January November 2023, said a report by GobalData. This, it said, is a 65.8 per cent drop in terms of value compared to the $20.2 billion worth of VC funding raised during the same period in the previous year.

The Association of Public and Landgrant Universities has named the University of Alabama at Birmingham a winner of its 11th annual Innovation and Economic Prosperity University Awards. The awards recognize innovative projects or programs in economic engagement.

Consumer tech is languishing in a limbo created by clich marketing and a refusal to innovate. And this is why the past year too saw a flurry of products across various categories especially smartphones that were almost predictable. However, there were a few exceptions that came as a breath of fresh air. Here is our pick of the most innovative tech products of 2023.

As the Indian growth story gathers pace, the world looks towards us to provide cutting edge innovations for a new era of smart and sustainable development. At the heart of these high hopes are India s innovators and entrepreneurs, who are overcoming old challenges using modern technology, and together form the world’s third largest startup ecosystem.

In the fast-changing world of Indian startups, using digital transformation has become a crucial factor that is changing how businesses work and succeed. The blending of new technologies and the quickly changing business setting is pushing startups toward remarkable growth.

Data tabled in Lok Sabha on Monday indicated that the number of startups recognized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) with at least one-woman director increased 168% from 348 to 933 between 2020 and 2022

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, a leading university and Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India (Renault Nissan Tech) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in various domains, including placements, internships, elective courses, joint research projects, and the establishment of Centres of Excellence (CoEs) and labs.

Neuphony, positioned prominently among India s top 10 neurotech firms, takes a pioneering role in technical advancement by seamlessly integrating neurotechnology to forge a deep connection between humans and machines. Through groundbreaking Neurofeedback and EEG technology, Neuphony surpasses conventional boundaries, propelling innovation to unprecedented heights.

In the digital world, where people spend more time online than ever, having an online presence is essential for any business, especially for startups. A strong online presence can help startups to: Increase brand awareness Generate leads Drive sales

Panasonic, in collaboration with Panasonic Life Solutions India (PLSIND) and Panasonic Corporation (PC), has announced that it has selected 12 startups for the inaugural cohort of the Panasonic Ignition Corporate Accelerator programme, held in partnership with 100X.VC.

Zerodha cofounder and CEO Nithin Kamath has joined the National Startup Advisory Council to advise the central government on measures needed to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation and startups in the country. The council also plays an important part in devising programs to cater to the evolving requirements of the startup ecosystem.

c. Demonstrating innovation in their product or service. d. Possessing high growth potential and scalability. e. Committed to actively engaging with mentors, advisors, and the proptech ecosystem at large. Commenting on the fund, Deep Vadodaria, CEO of NILA Spaces, said, in today s real estate evolution, innovation is a necessity, not a choice.

We also collaborated with the Taiwanese giant FunTech Innovations as a distribution partner to bring their highly adept office connectivity solutions to India. Outlook for printing and content management solutions 2024 With most corporates having their workforce resuming offices for most days a week, demand for managed services in print including Print Management Solutions and Content Management Solutions is expected to see acceleration.

As part of an Artificial Intelligence Mission to develop its own sovereign AI , the Centre is looking to build computational capacity in the country and offer computeasaservice to India s startups. The capacity building will be done both within the government and through a public private partnership model, highlighting New Delhi s intention to reap dividends of the impending AI boom which it envisions will be a crucial economic driver, a top government official said.

In a pioneering partnership in the subcontinent, the Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT Jammu), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the global leader in cooling utilities, Tabreed India, have launched an innovation lab and start-up incubator to rapidly advance the development and deployment of cutting-edge, climate-smart cooling solutions.

Hyderabad: SNIST empowers innovation at Smart India Hackathon SNIST played host to the Smart India Hackathon (SIH), cultivating innovation and nurturing creativity among India s brightest minds. By Telangana Today Published Date 04:51 PM, Wed 20 December 23

A time of the year approaches where approximately 312 million online shoppers are set to bolster the growth of India s ecommerce, generating a staggering 3 lakh crore trade business in 2023 The festive season begets a major opportunity for India s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and brings with it several great complexities related to managing working capital and inventory

The office space segment, in particular, is witnessing robust demand, driven by several factors, including the expansion of corporates and MNCs. This underscores India’s position as a dynamic hub for business and innovation.

Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS), Department of Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T, BMTC Central Offices Building, TTMC B Block, 4th Floor, Shanthinagar, KH Road, Bangalore560027, intends to empanel credible startups through call for proposals, and encourage procurement of technology products/solutions of Startups, by State Government Departments.

E2E Networks (NSE:E2E) has made a landmark achievement in India s technological landscape with the launch of the HGX H100 GPU powered TIR, its flagship AI platform, specifically designed for startups, researchers and enterprises focusing on building foundational AI models, such as Large Language Models (LLMs).

Data breaches expected to skyrocket: In 2023, India experienced a surge in these cyberattacks, leaving a trail of compromised personal information, disrupted operations, and eroded public trust. In 2024, we expect a sharp uptick in data breaches as the digital landscape expands, primarily because of the scale and diversity of attacks, which have impacted almost every sector, from government to healthcare to startups.