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IInvenTiv 2026 Inaugurated at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad: 150+ Innovations Set to Bridge Academic Research with Global Markets

Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar inaugurated the two-day IInvenTiv 2026 innovation fair at the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, on Monday .

Positioned as a transformative platform to link research, innovation, investment, and policy, the event is designed to act as a national feeder for the prestigious Bharat Innovates 2026 global summit scheduled to be held in Nice, France, from June 14-16 .

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SatLeo Labs Raises $2.2 Million Led by Unicorn India Ventures to Scale Thermal Satellite Intelligence

SatLeo Labs has raised an additional $2.2 million in a seed funding round led by Unicorn India Ventures, bringing its total raised to $5.5 million . The round also saw participation from existing backers Merak Ventures, Java Capital, IIMA-CIIE, and deep-tech investor Manish Gandhi .

The funding milestone is not merely about capital—it is a validation of the company’s thesis that high-resolution thermal data from space, processed through AI and delivered as actionable intelligence, has become a commercial and governmental necessity .

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Indian Startups Raised Over $132 Million in a Single Week: Late March–Early April 2026 Funding Wrap

the Indian startup ecosystem demonstrated remarkable resilience. Despite heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia and volatility in global public markets, startups across the country raised over $132 million in a single week .

While this figure represented a moderation from the blockbuster $343 million raised in the previous week (March 23–27), the steady capital inflow signals that investor confidence in India’s innovation economy remains strong . The week was characterized by a healthy mix of early-stage and growth-stage deals across fintech, enterprise tech, climate tech, and D2C consumer brands.

Kashmir’s Prime Movr Lights the Way: Laser-Based Wireless Power Transmission Set for Pune Pilots

Prime Movr, an emerging player in the global race for wireless power transmission, is preparing to launch its first pilot deployments in Pune . Leveraging laser-based power beaming technology, the company aims to deliver electricity without traditional wires, targeting the industrial and IoT sectors where such innovation could be truly transformative.

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Google’s $15 Billion Data Centre Project in Andhra Pradesh to Kick Off April 28: A Game-Changer for India’s AI Startups

The project, first announced in October 2025 through a memorandum of understanding between Google and the Andhra Pradesh government, will be executed by Raiden Infotech India Private Limited, Google’s subsidiary, in partnership with AdaniConneX and Airtel . The groundbreaking will be attended by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian, underscoring the strategic importance of the initiative .

Early-Stage Funding Crosses $1 Billion in Q1 2026 as India’s Startup Pipeline Strengthens

In the noisy world of startup funding headlines, it is easy to focus on the blockbuster numbers: the billion-dollar rounds, the unicorn valuations, the mega-deals that dominate front pages. But any seasoned observer of innovation ecosystems will tell you that the true health of a startup economy is not measured by its largest deals—it is measured by its smallest.

By the number of founders taking their first cheque. By the diversity of ideas being funded at the earliest stages. By the resilience of the seed pipeline.

India Tightens Digital Governance: 3-Hour Takedown Rules, AI Labeling Mandates, and What It Means for Startups

India’s digital governance framework has entered a new phase. On February 10, 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, which came into force on February 20, 2026

Startup IPOs Delivered Nearly $2 Billion in VC Returns in 2025, Bain-IVCA Report Reveals

According to the Bain Capital’s India Capital Venture Report 2026, IPO-led startup exits gathered significant momentum, rising 30% over 2024 levels to reach nearly $2 billion in returns for venture capital firms . This surge in liquidity marks a turning point for the ecosystem, where startups are not only raising capital but also delivering tangible exits, strengthening investor confidence in the process.

Krafton Doubles Down on India with ₹6,000 Crore Fund: 10 Startups to Get Backing in 2026

The company is doubling down on India not just as a market for its games, but as a strategic hub for technology investment. In late 2025, Krafton announced the launch of the Unicorn Growth Investment Fund, a ₹6,000 crore vehicle created in partnership with Korean internet giant Naver and financial services major Mirae Asset .

Now, fresh details have emerged. In an interview with The Times of India, Krafton India CEO Sean Sohn confirmed that the company plans to invest in about 10 startups in 2026, with deal activity set to begin this month . The fund will focus on growth-stage ventures and those preparing for public listings, with an average cheque size of $15 million to $30 million .

Gabify Raises $175,000 to Scale AI-Powered Early Detection for Autism and ADHD in Children

When Sahil Chopra lost a close friend to suicide after years of bullying due to a speech disorder, the grief stayed with him for years . Years later, his wife Prachi Sood—a senior speech therapist with over a decade of experience at Max Hospital, Fortis, and Mom’s Belief—began sharing stories of children waiting months for screenings and parents unaware that help was even needed . These converging experiences led the couple to found Gabify in 2024.