New Delhi, February 3: With an aim to give a major fillip to the startups in India, the government has allocated Rs 830 crore for the ‘Fund of Funds for Startup’s in the Budget 2021-22. This is higher then the revised estimate of about Rs 430 crore. The government has set up a Fund of […]
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Startup Ecosystem in India To Get Major Boost As IIT-Kanpur and IIM-Lucknow Sign MoU To Empower Future Innovators of the Country
New Delhi, February 1: In a bid to give an impetus to innovation in the startup ecosystem in the country, the IIT Kanpur Research and Technology Park and IIM Lucknow-Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML-EIC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The pact between the two world-class premier institutes would boost the entrepreneurial ecosystem and empower […]
NORKA Pravasi Startup Scheme: More Than 4,000 Expatriate Entrepreneurs and Startups Benefit in Last 5 Years; Here’s How Interested Pravasis Can Apply For The Scheme Online
Thiruvananthapuram, January 27: With an aim to help the expatriate entrepreneurs, the Non-Resident Keralites Affairs (NORKA) Pravasi Startup Scheme has proved to be a major hit for these startups. Reports inform that the NORKA has supported 4,179 expatriate entrepreneurs over the past five years. Moreover, the Left government in Kerala has sanctioned Rs 220.37 crore […]
Indian Startups Attract $10.14 Billion in Funding Across More Than 1,200 Deals in 2020 Despite COVID-19 Crisis: Report
New Delhi, January 27: Despite the COVID-19 crisis, Indian startups, which were largely impacted due to the pandemic, are estimated to have received USD 10.14 billion in funding across more than 1,200 deals in 2020. According to a report by consulting firm HexGn, even though the total investment received in 2020 is lower than that […]
Agri Startups in Chhattisgarh to Get Major Boost As State Gets 2 Incubation Centres in Raipur; Here’s How Budding Entrepreneurs Would Benefit
Raipur, January 24: In a bid to promote startups and innovators in agriculture and allied sectors in Chhattisgarh, two incubation centres have been inaugurated at the Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV) in Raipur. The inauguration was done virtually by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday. During the event, Baghel said every university in the […]
Amazon Partners With Startup India and Others To Help Startups Reach Global Audiences; Here’s All You Need To Know About the Startup Accelerator Programme
In a bid to help early-stage startups take their brands to global audiences, Amazon has partnered with Startup India, Sequoia Capital India and Fireside Ventures. The collaboration, announced on January 19, will launch an accelerator programme to help and guide the startups. As part of the Startup Accelerator, Amazon has constituted a mentorship board consisting […]
Food Business Ideas: 4 Low-Investment and Interesting Food Businesses That You Can Try
If you are fascinated about cooking and want to try your luck in any food business, this year can be your year! If you are a foodie and love to make and eat food, you should try and establish a business in the food making industry. If you are planning to start a food business, […]
Kerala Becomes the 8th State in India To Complete Ease of Doing Business Reforms, Becomes Eligible for Additional Borrowing Limit of Rs 2,261 Cr
Kerala has become the 8th State in India to successfully undertake ‘Ease of Doing Business’ reform stipulated by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. The ease of doing business is an important indicator of the investment friendly business climate in the country. Improvements in the ease of doing business will enable faster future growth […]
PM Narendra Modi Urges Youngsters To Join ‘Prarambh’, the Startup India International Summit on January 15-16; Here’s How To Register Online
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon youngsters of India to attend ‘Prarambh’, the Startup India international summit on January 15 and 16. The Prime Minister asserted that the summit seeks to bring together top minds from industry, academia, investment, banking and finance besides young start up leaders. Taking to Twitter, the Prime Minister shared […]
Tech Startups in India Report Nearly 10% Growth in 2020 Despite COVID-19 Pandemic, Over 1,600 Tech Startups Added in a Year: Nasscom
New Delhi, January 8: Tech startups in India have witnessed a steady growth in 2020 with over 1,600 tech start-ups and a record number of 12 additional unicorns added in a single year. i.e. in 2020. This is the highest ever in a single calendar year. The tech start-up base in the country witnessed a […]