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Bengaluru ranks 15th in Global Startup Index with $153 billion ecosystem valueBengaluru-Karnataka secured 15th place globally for startup ecosystems. The region attracted $39 billion in venture funding from 2021 to 20...
Karnataka explores biotech financing framework, AI-led innovation to support sector growthKarnataka is developing a dedicated support framework for its biotechnology sector, encompassing funding, mentoring, and regulatory guidanc...
VCs turn the screws; Ex-Paisabazaar CEO’s new betHappy Friday! Investors are rewriting the rules of engagement with founders after governance blowups. This and more in today’s ETtech Morni...
Karnataka concludes Elevate Nxt 2026, shortlists 256 deeptech startup finalistsKarnataka's IT/BT department has concluded its Elevate Nxt 2026 deeptech startup support program, selecting 256 firms from 983 national app...
Udaan’s pre-IPO top-up; Tata’s Assam chip hub test runHappy Monday! Udaan is in talks to raise fresh funds amid IPO talks. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
India’s desi gaming startups tap culture and storytelling to break China’s grip on toy and board game marketIn the vibrant world of play, Indian board games and toys are experiencing a renaissance. Consumers are leaning towards locally inspired op...
Karnataka state planning panel proposes reforms for KSFCKarnataka State Financial Corporation is set for a major transformation. The Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission has proposed a ...
India's student founders are betting on deep tech — And it's reshaping the country's startup mapDeep tech has emerged as the biggest category among student-led startups in India for the first time, according to Campus Fund’s latest Sta...
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...
Quit metro life for a smaller city? Here’s the real money math Indians must check before movingMany are trading metro life for tier 2 cities, seeking better quality of life, cleaner environments, and reduced stress. While income may f...
Portugal eyes bigger role in India’s infrastructure, manufacturing push as trade ties deepenPortugal's Minister of State for Economy, João Rui Ferreira, expressed readiness to contribute to India's infrastructure goals, highlightin...
Gameskraft Arrests: All you need to know about the alleged Rs 1,000-crore betting scamThe Enforcement Directorate has arrested three founders of Gameskraft Technologies, including Deepak and Prithvi Raj Singh, and Vikas Tanej...
Karnataka's tech ecosystem raises $868 million in first three months of 2026Karnataka's tech sector secured $868 million in the first quarter of 2026. This marks a 16% drop from the previous quarter but a 7% increas...
Karnataka launches India’s first state-led spacetech CoE in BengaluruKarnataka has launched India's first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology (CoE SpaceTech Foundation) in Bengaluru. This init...
Gold loan startups find new shine; Infy Q4 profit jumpsHappy Friday! Gold loan fintechs are moving towards building their own loan books. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Karnataka signs up with Ideabaaz Tech to boost startup growthKarnataka's IT/BT department, via KITS, has partnered with Ideabaaz Tech to bolster startups with mentorship, investor access, and market l...
Groww's strong Q4; Iran conflict hits India's GCCsFintech major Groww more than doubled its net profit in the fourth quarter of FY26. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Karnataka unveils India's first quantum ecosystem mapKarnataka became the first state in India to unveil a comprehensive Quantum Ecosystem Map. The Science & Technology minister N S Boseraju s...
Karnataka eyes deeptech push, expansion beyond Bengaluru to drive next startup waveSpeaking at the eighth meeting of Karnataka’s Startup Vision Group, chairman Prashant Prakash said future momentum will depend on emerging ...
Karnataka to tap family offices, HNIs, film stars to back its startup fundKarnataka currently operates three venture funds focused on biotechnology, semiconductors and electronic manufacturing, and animation, visu...