In 2023, AI is no longer just a buzzword; it s a driving force behind innovation, efficiency, and advancements in various domains. As AI technologies evolve, AI startups are at the forefront of this revolution, pushing boundaries and pioneering groundbreaking solutions.

In a departure from traditional investment methods, InQubeta has created a platform that facilitates fractional investment in AI startups through the creation of NFTs derived from these projects. This groundbreaking approach ensures that investors of all sizes can participate, making AI technology investment more inclusive and accessible.

Chinabased startup Cure Genetics and Frametact, founded by a molecular neuroscience research team at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Hong Kong Center For Neurodegenerative Diseases, have jointly announce the signing of a collaborative development and licensing agreement.

Confluent, Inc. announced the Data Streaming Startup Challenge. The Data Streaming Startup Challenge is a global competition that recognizes and rewards earlystage startups that are building innovative applications with Confluent. Startups will compete for a grand prize up to $500,000 in equity investment from Confluent, marketing exposure, and access to venture capitalists and Confluent cofounders who will provide seasoned mentorship.

This week, 16 Indian startups raised about $424 million. SaaSbased B2B fintech firm Perfios alone raised $229 million followed by martech startup Pixis and agritech firm Leads Connect which scooped up $85 million and $62.5 million respectively. Last week, 19 Indian startups raised nearly $234 million.

The project comes as the operation of bike-taxis has come under the government’s scanner across the country. In Bengaluru, the Karnataka government’s transport minister Ramalinga Reddy promised to “crack down” on the operations of bike-taxi aggregators like Rapido earlier this week, after a broader protest by the Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association. Karnataka already has an electric bike-taxi policy in place from 2021.

The project comes as the operation of bike-taxis has come under the government’s scanner across the country. In Bengaluru, the Karnataka government’s transport minister Ramalinga Reddy promised to “crack down” on the operations of bike-taxi aggregators like Rapido earlier this week, after a broader protest by the Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association. Karnataka already has an electric bike-taxi policy in place from 2021.

The project comes as the operation of bike-taxis has come under the government’s scanner across the country. In Bengaluru, the Karnataka government’s transport minister Ramalinga Reddy promised to “crack down” on the operations of bike-taxi aggregators like Rapido earlier this week, after a broader protest by the Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association. Karnataka already has an electric bike-taxi policy in place from 2021.