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Google.org funds $30 million for AI government projects

Google.org has awarded $30 million to 15 organizations to support AI innovations for public services.

Various, GlobalSep 17, 20261 min read
Accel Launches $550 Million Fund for AI and Deeptech Startups in India
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Accel Launches $550 Million Fund for AI and Deeptech Startups in India

Accel has launched a $550 million fund to support early-stage AI and deeptech startups in India.

IndiaSep 17, 2026
Activate Launches $105M AI Fund for Indian Startups
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Activate Launches $105M AI Fund for Indian Startups

Bengaluru-based Activate closes a $105 million fund to support early-stage AI startups in India, exceeding its target by 125%.

Bengaluru, IndiaSep 17, 2026
Google Selects Four Indian Startups for AI for the Planet Accelerator
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Google Selects Four Indian Startups for AI for the Planet Accelerator

Google's AI for the Planet initiative includes four Indian startups focused on sustainability solutions.

IndiaSep 16, 2026
Business

Dhruva Space secures funding for satellite platform development

Hyderabad-based Dhruva Space has received Rs 105 crore to develop a new satellite platform as part of Project Garud.

Hyderabad, IndiaSep 15, 2026
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Delhi Programme Grants Rs 10 Lakh to Six Student Startups

The Delhi Startup Yuva Festival awarded Rs 10 lakh grants to six startups, enhancing innovation in various fields.

Delhi, IndiaSep 13, 2026
Indian startups secure $321.9 million in funding within a week
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Indian startups secure $321.9 million in funding within a week

In a significant rebound, Indian startups raised $321.9 million across 20 deals from September 7 to 11, 2026.

IndiaSep 12, 2026
37 Indian deep-tech startups showcase innovations at BRICS
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37 Indian deep-tech startups showcase innovations at BRICS

Thirty-seven Indian deep-tech startups presented their innovations at the BRICS Bharat Innovates Exposition in Delhi.

Delhi, IndiaSep 12, 2026
Pixxel Secures $100 Million for Spacetech Growth
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Pixxel Secures $100 Million for Spacetech Growth

Indian startup Pixxel raises $100 million in Series C funding, enhancing its capabilities in spacetech.

IndiaSep 12, 2026
Indo-Russia Technology Hub Signs Four MOUs at Innoprom India 2026
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Indo-Russia Technology Hub Signs Four MOUs at Innoprom India 2026

The Indo-Russia 'Innopraktika' Technology Hub signed four MOUs at Innoprom India 2026, focusing on technology and investment collaboration.

IndiaSep 11, 2026
Unacademy Raises $440 Million in Series H Funding Round
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Unacademy Raises $440 Million in Series H Funding Round

Unacademy secures $440 million in funding, boosting its valuation to $3.44 billion.

IndiaSep 10, 2026
Mistral AI Secures €3 Billion in Record European Tech Funding
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Mistral AI Secures €3 Billion in Record European Tech Funding

Mistral AI has raised €3 billion, marking the largest funding round for a private European tech firm.

Paris, FranceSep 10, 2026
Slice Secures $100 Million Series D Funding
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Slice Secures $100 Million Series D Funding

Fintech startup Slice raised $100 million in Series D funding, led by Kado Capital, to enhance its banking technology.

Bengaluru, IndiaSep 9, 2026
Accel Closes $550 Million Ninth India Fund
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Accel Closes $550 Million Ninth India Fund

Accel has closed its ninth India-focused fund at $550 million, aiming to support AI and deeptech startups.

IndiaSep 9, 2026
CrazyGoldFish Receives Startup India Seed Fund for EdTech AI
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CrazyGoldFish Receives Startup India Seed Fund for EdTech AI

CrazyGoldFish, an Ed-AI startup, secured funding from the Startup India Seed Fund on September 5, 2026.

Mandi, IndiaSep 5, 2026
54 AI Startups Achieve Unicorn Status in 2026
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54 AI Startups Achieve Unicorn Status in 2026

A report reveals that 54 AI startups reached unicorn status globally in 2026, marking a significant growth in the sector.

GlobalSep 4, 2026
India's Sovereign Rating Upgraded to A- by JCR
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India's Sovereign Rating Upgraded to A- by JCR

Japan Credit Rating Agency has upgraded India's credit rating to A-, reflecting strong economic growth and policies.

New Delhi, IndiaSep 3, 2026
Accel Raises $550 Million for AI and Deeptech Startups in India
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Accel Raises $550 Million for AI and Deeptech Startups in India

Accel has closed a $550 million fund aimed at early-stage AI and deeptech investments in India.

IndiaSep 2, 2026
CrazyGoldFish receives Startup India Seed Fund for AI education platform
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CrazyGoldFish receives Startup India Seed Fund for AI education platform

CrazyGoldFish, an Ed-AI startup, secures funding to enhance its AI education platform, aiming to streamline educational tools.

Mandi, IndiaSep 2, 2026
India's GDP Grows 7.8% in Q1 FY 2026-27 Driven by Manufacturing
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India's GDP Grows 7.8% in Q1 FY 2026-27 Driven by Manufacturing

India's GDP rose 7.8% in Q1 FY27, driven by manufacturing and investment demand, reaching ₹81.36 lakh crore.

New Delhi, IndiaAug 31, 2026
Excalipoint Secures $68.7M Seed Funding for Cancer Treatments
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Excalipoint Secures $68.7M Seed Funding for Cancer Treatments

Excalipoint Therapeutics has raised $68.7 million in a seed financing round to develop T-cell engagers for solid tumors.

ChinaAug 30, 2026
CrazyGoldFish Secures Startup India Seed Fund for EdTech AI
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CrazyGoldFish Secures Startup India Seed Fund for EdTech AI

CrazyGoldFish received funding to develop AI tools for education under the Startup India Seed Fund.

Mandi, IndiaAug 29, 2026
Gatik Secures $200 Million Series D for Autonomous Freight
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Gatik Secures $200 Million Series D for Autonomous Freight

Gatik raised $200 million in Series D funding on August 25, 2026, to expand its driverless freight operations.

City, CountryAug 28, 2026
Insilico Medicine Reports First Profit with $106.3M Revenue
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Insilico Medicine Reports First Profit with $106.3M Revenue

Insilico Medicine achieves its first net profit of $35.54 million alongside $106.3 million revenue in the first half of 2026.

Not specifiedAug 28, 2026
Simpler Today AI receives Rs 20 lakh funding for legal platform
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Simpler Today AI receives Rs 20 lakh funding for legal platform

Simpler Today AI has secured Rs 20 lakh to enhance its AI-driven legal services in India.

Raigad, IndiaAug 27, 2026
Delhi Government Supports Six Student Startups with Grants
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Delhi Government Supports Six Student Startups with Grants

The Delhi government awarded Rs 10 lakh grants to six student-led startups, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

Delhi, IndiaAug 27, 2026
Worker-owned cooperative lifts 2,000 families out of poverty
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Worker-owned cooperative lifts 2,000 families out of poverty

Profits shared among employees turned a small workshop into a thriving regional employer.

Kochi, IndiaJul 3, 2026
Startup turns farm waste into steady income for small growers
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Startup turns farm waste into steady income for small growers

What used to be burned is now sold — cleaner air and a new revenue stream for farmers.

Punjab, IndiaJul 3, 2026
A town's local currency revives its high-street shops
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A town's local currency revives its high-street shops

Money that stays local has brought shuttered family businesses back to life.

Bristol, UKJul 3, 2026