Tamil Nadu Increases SC/ST Startup Fund, Eyes Support for Transgender, Disabled
Tamil Nadu is transforming its startup arena under the guidance of Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and he lately voiced the mission to strengthen a more inclusive as well as widely distributed startup ecosystem. He laid out a vision at the StartupTN event at IIT Madras Research Park and it is a startup ecosystem that […]
Urban Gardening Brand Ugaoo Targets 80 Retail Stores by 2030 with Fresh Funding
Pune-based urban gardening space startup Ugaoo lately raised Rs 47 crore in a funding round led by V3 Ventures equipped with backing from existing partners DSG Consumer Partners and RPG Ventures. Ugaoo was founded in 2015 and since then has tapped into India’s growing demand for gardening products. It provides everything from indoor plants and […]
Empowering Business to achieve Digital Goals – Zupain
Can you share with the readers of TechiExpert on what inspired you to start Zupain and how has the platform grown since its launching? Throughout my tech career, in US and India, I’ve been privileged to lead diverse tech initiatives across various industries, culminating in the foundation of an organization called – Kayylabs. Our mission […]
Identity Challenges for AI-Powered Applications
When considering the many things that AI may be able to do for us all, there’s both a lot of promise and a lot of vulnerabilities that we must consider. Perhaps one of the most concerning vulnerabilities that AI creators must be concerned with is insecure plugin design in Large Language Models (LLM). Here, let’s […]
San Francisco’s Avathon Sets Sights on India for AI, Triples Headcount by 2026
Sparkcognition’s transformation to Avathon marks a strategic shift in the way AI startups are positioning themselves globally and particularly in India to drive industrial as well as economic impact through advanced artificial intelligence. India is becoming central to Avathon’s vision of reshaping traditional industries with AI and laying the groundwork for resilient and forward-looking business […]
Rajasthan Aims for Tech Hub Status with Major Startup Pre-Summit Event
Rajasthan is on the cusp of a major evolution as it is setting sights on becoming a hub for technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. The vision is embodied in its upcoming Information Technology & Startup Pre-Summit that is scheduled for November 12, 2024, in Jaipur. The event is being organized by iStart Rajasthan in collaboration with […]
Wheelocity Gains $15M Backing for Major Expansion in India’s Semi-Urban Markets
Chennai-based startup Wheelocity specializes in the fresh and grocery B2C supply chain and now is on a mission to reshape the way rural India access essential goods. It has lately succeeded in getting a funding of $15 million led by existing investor Lightspeed. The other participants were Alteria Capital, Anicut Capital and founder contributions. The […]
StoryBrain, Kerala’s AI Innovator, Makes Cut for Flipkart’s Accelerator Program
Dynamic AI startup StoryBrain is making waves as it has been chosen to join Flipkart’s Leap Innovation Network (FLIN) accelerator. The company was co-founded by Malayali entrepreneurs Jikku Jose and Jibin Mathew. Its milestone exemplifies potential of Kerala’s emerging tech ecosystem and also signals the global relevance of innovations born in the region. The inclusion […]
Zippee Eyes 3.5x Yearly Growth with Fast-Delivery Model Across Major Indian Cities
India’s direct-to-consumer (D2C) arena is on the surge and Zippee has positioned itself as a significant player. It is innovating the way logistics meet demands of rapid delivery. The journey of Gurugram-based startup is about competing with e-commerce giants like Amazon and also a strategic backend enabler for more than 140 D2C brands. It is […]
Google Cloud Commits $350,000 in Credits to Boost AI Startups in India
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries worldwide and it has good potential for AI innovation in India. Google Cloud has lately launched a set of targeted initiatives to support India’s emerging AI ecosystem. It is to provide required resources for early-stage startups and especially in a field that demands heavy computational power as well as […]