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Not all startups are built the same. Which category defines yours?Startup award categories are often shaped more by founder journeys, business models, and growth approaches than by sectors alone. Through r...
Desi chip companies fear MNCs will dip into their DLI 2.0 treatIndia is planning the second phase of its semiconductor incentive scheme, DLI 2.0. Concerns are rising among domestic startups that allowin...
Karnataka invites fresh applications under startup grant programKarnataka's IT/BT department has reopened applications for its Elevate startup support program, offering grants up to Rs 50 lakh. This year...
NASSCOM CoE bets on real-world deployment to scale India’s innovation ecosystemNASSCOM CoE is a key platform fostering India's digital innovation. It connects startups, businesses, and government to scale AI solutions....
88% ‘hard-to-recycle’ plastic: PolyCycl’s bet on turning waste into valueIndia's plastic waste problem is being tackled by PolyCycl's innovative chemical recycling. The technology transforms difficult-to-recycle ...
After tariff wars, Trump is opening a new front in US-China rivalryThe US accuses China of stealing AI intellectual property, escalating the tech rivalry beyond tariffs. This move, potentially impacting chi...
Govt recognised over 55,200 startups in FY26India has recognised more than 55,200 startups in FY26, a 51.6% rise over last year, while the direct jobs created by them increased 36.1%,...
From campus to career: The push to make Indian graduates job-readyIndia's higher education system faces an employability gap, with many graduates lacking job-ready skills. Vivekananda Global University (VG...
Patent application filings in India rise 30.2% to 1.43 lakh in 2025-26: GoyalIndia's patent filings reached a historic high of over 1.43 lakh in FY 2025-26, a 30.2% jump. Domestic innovators led this surge, with Tami...
Govt increases professional charges of IP facilitators for startupsFor patents, fees at the time of filing of application has been increased to Rs 15,000 from Rs 10,000 earlier. Similarly, for trade marks a...
Govt cuts patent fee for educational institutions by 80%The government said that educational institutions engage in many research activities, where professors/teachers and students generate sever...
Patents crucial for India to bridge tech gap with US and ChinaIndia spent just 0.7% of its GDP in 2016-17 on R&D. Japan, US and China spent 3.2%, 2.8% and 2.1%.
Govt proposes to reduce IPR fees for MSMEs and startupsAn individual, group or industry has to pay fees at different levels of intellectual property rights (IPR) application fillings.
120 startups get patents under expedited examination process: DPIIT SecyThe department has floated a draft rule to amend the Patents Rules, 2003 under which a patent application filed by a female innovator will ...
Startup action plan: 120 ventures get patents, 1 granted in just 101 daysThe department has taken several steps under the Startup India action plan, which was launched in 2016, to encourage budding entrepreneurs ...
Faster patents for women, small businessThe draft rules, released earlier this month, have also suggested that the window be opened to government undertaking.
DIPP floats draft patent rulesThe department has sought views of stakeholders on the draft rules till January.
Startups get 80% rebate on patent feeUnder the new definition, any entity in India recognised as a startup by the competent authority under the Startup India initiative will be...
Patent office issues guidelines for startups"If the startup is unable to select a facilitator, it should contact the head office of the respective Patent Office as per jurisdiction, w...
India introduces cheaper & faster patent registration for startupsThe government also plans to cut down the time period for grant of patents to 2 and a half years immediately and 1 and a half years by Marc...