OZi, a quick commerce platform focused on baby and kids’ products, has raised $6.2 million in a Series A round led by RTP Global, with participation from existing investors Blume Ventures, Huddle Ventures, and Zeropearl VC. The funding will be used to scale OZi’s presence across Gurugram and the National Capital Region, enhance technology and operations, and expand its curated assortment for modern parents.
IIM Bangalore’s startup and entrepreneurship centre, NSRCEL, has spent over a decade refining its incubation model, evolving from a mentor‑led hub into a more structured engine for early‑stage innovation. At the same time, India’s deeptech ecosystem is gaining momentum, with venture capital commitments expected to deepen in 2026 as investors increasingly back science‑driven startups.
Google has announced an $8 million funding package for four government‑backed AI Centers of Excellence in India, along with several new collaborations in healthcare, agriculture, and Indic‑language technologies. The moves, unveiled at Google’s “Lab to Impact” dialogue on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, support the national vision to “Make AI in India and Make AI work for India.”
J&K’s Mission YUVA empowers youth entrepreneurship, targeting 1.37 lakh enterprises and 4.25 lakh jobs. Nano model, AI app, and four pillars drive self-reliance.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur and the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Una have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost joint research, innovation, and academic synergy. This partnership spans joint research projects, startup ecosystem growth, training programs, lab infrastructure development, and shared educational resources. Faculty and students from both institutes…
CEO Anand Sri Ganesh outlines NSRCEL’s shift from mentor-driven aid – pitch sharpening, professor insights, key introductions – to a structured approach.
Atomberg Technologies was established in 2012 by two graduates of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay – Manoj Meena and Sibabrata Das.
