Startup Spotlights

Bangalore/Washington, 2024 – The groundbreaking NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission has unveiled its revolutionary SweepSAR dual-band radar system, set to transform Earth observation with unprecedented precision. This $1.5B collaboration marks a quantum leap in monitoring seismic zones, glaciers, and deforestation.The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission has officially deployed its SweepSAR technology, marking a major leap in […]

A stark warning from Stephen Ezell (VP, ITIF) reveals India must urgently address critical gaps in data infrastructure and AI investment to capture its projected $1.2–1.5 trillion AI-driven GDP boost by 2030.India stands at a pivotal moment in its artificial intelligence journey. Multiple studies estimate that AI could add between US $1.2 and $1.5 trillion to the economy by 2030, potentially creating

Mumbai, August 2025 – In a significant boost for India’s startup ecosystem, homegrown venture capital firm Atomic Capital has successfully closed its maiden ₹400 crore (~$48 million) early-growth-stage fund, with plans to back 15-20 high-potential Indian startups over the next three years.Atomic Capital has officially launched a ₹400 Crore venture capital fund dedicated to backing next-gen Indian startups. The

India – With a booming youth population and pressing societal needs, Nasscom Foundation and global networking giant Ciena are empowering student entrepreneurs to tackle India’s toughest challenges—from healthcare access to rural education—through tech-driven startups. Why Student Startups Matter ✅ Fresh Perspectives: Young minds bring disruptive, out-of-the-box solutions.✅ Grassroots Impact: Students often design for local problems they’ve witnessed firsthand.✅ Scalable Tech: From AI to

Palo Alto/Bangalore – DensityAI, a cutting-edge AI startup founded by Ganesh Venkataramanan (former lead of Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer project), is building a full-stack AI platform for autonomous vehicles (AVs) and robotics, with a dream team of Tesla AI veterans.A new player has entered the race to define the future of autonomous technology. DensityAI, founded by Ganesh Venkataramanan, the former head of