55% less funding for healthtech businesses in 2022, according to the Tracxn report.

According to research published on Wednesday by market intelligence platform Tracxn, India's overall funding for healthtech startups fell by 55 percent from $3.2 billion in 2021 to $1.4 billion in 2022.

The loss in healthtech funding was primarily attributable to a 75% decrease in l...

French tech startups are bullish despite the country's sluggish economy and constant barrage of cyberattacks.

French startups are confident in their future despite the present economic climate, job losses in the technology industry, and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study reveals. Study findings from EY and France Digitale, published on Tuesday, show that nearly 40% of French start-up CEOs a...

In spite of economic gloom and cyber threats, French start-ups are hopeful about the future

French start-ups are confident in their future despite the current economic climate, job cuts in the technology industry, and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study reveals. A report by EY and France Digitale, published on Tuesday, found that over 40% of French start-up CEOs expect thei...

"Horrible" year off to start for German industry

German industrial orders dropped more than expected in January due to weaker overseas demand, signaling that Europe's largest economy may slow down in the coming months. Commentators cautioned against drawing too many conclusions from a single month's data, as factory closures over the ho...

Advancement in automotive technology off to a good start

Technologies associated with automobiles, information technology, and environmental and climatic technology are all likely to feature prominently among the top technologies of the future. Pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies are also relevant. Hybrid electric vehicles, batteries, electric tr...

When it comes to corporate startups, judges at the CSS Awards chose LG Electronics.

At the sixth annual Corporate Startup Starts Awards, LG Electronics was recognised as one of the most active businesses working with startups and given an award for its successful collaboration practises in East Asia.

LG Electronics said on Sunday that it has been recognised as an East ...

Korea had a strong start to the World Cup

Korea began its 10th World Cup with a 0-0 draw against Uruguay on Thursday at Qatar's Education City Stadium.

Following dramatic victories by Asian rivals Saudi Arabia over Argentina and Japan over Germany earlier in the week, there was considerable pressure on Korea to do the same....

Thailand's Tech-Savvy Startup Leader

On Tuesday, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Thai Startup, Mickey Srisavat, gave an interview to the press in which he discussed his lofty goals and objectives for the company over the course of the next two years. He noted that while Thailand is internationally regarded for its dig...

Regional Thai Startup Competition

Thailand has accelerated its growth over the course of the last few years in accordance with the national policy on digital development for the country's economy and society. This has been accomplished in a manner that is consistent with the national goal for the development of digital techno...

AMILI, a Singaporean gut microbiome startup, has raised $10.5 million in Series A funding

AMILI, a Singapore-based precision gut microbiome company, has raised $10.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Vulcan Capital, a technology and life sciences investor.

Pruksa Group, TVM Capital Healthcare, Emtek Group, Capital Code, Pureland Group, Blue7, and Enterprise Singapor...

Salary Hero, based in Thailand, is a startup that seeks to expand into neo banking

Salary Hero aims to provide more financial flexibility to lower-income Thai workers. The firm, which focuses on earned income access and financial education with hopes to expand into neo banking, revealed today that it has raised $2.8 million in funding. Global Founders Capital, M Venture Partner...

In an industry-first poll, Australia's "invisible" health technology startups advocate for procurement reform and long-term government support

According to a recent analysis by the industry's peak organisation, digital health businesses say the federal government stifles innovation and calls for procurement change after two years of a pandemic in which technology has anchored Australia's COVID-19 response.

The Medical ...

Thailand Provides Support to Bio-Circular-Green Startups

The government of Thailand has full intention to support the setting of deep technology startups, especially those that are related to the economy pertaining to bio-circular green in alignment with the economic policy of the government.

The executive director, Pun-arj Chairatana, of the...

The Women TechEU Scheme of the EU to Give Grants to Three Women-led Irish Start-ups

The Women TechEU scheme, whose first announcement was made last July, is a new programme whose aim is to help women-led deep-tech businesses and make them compete for grants of €75,000 along with a mentorship from Women Leadership Programme of the European Innovation Council.

Yeste...

Wellster Acquires 17.5 million Euros for the Launch of Femtech

A Swiss healthcare start-up, Wellster, has announced that it raised 17.5 million euros in Series B funding only 6 months after it had acquired 35 million euros in the first round.

Claret Capital and VC Mangrove Capital Partners have led the latest round of funding. This cemented the pos...

New start-up in Japan designs wind turbine to harness typhoon energy

Governments and companies globally are increasing renewable energy capacity, to cut carbon emissions. Many areas are often not suitable for installation of solar arrays or wind farms.

Highlights

• Challenergy has designed new turbine for power generation...

Windows 11 to rollout in international markets on October 5

Highlights

• Microsoft announces the launch date of Windows 11
• The new operating system comes in with various new features

Microsoft will roll out Windows 11 in phases on October 5, in the international markets, the latest devices will...

India’s first Indigenous motorized wheelchair developed by IIT Madras

The Indian Institute of Madras (IIM) has developed India’s first motorized wheelchair. This can be used on roads as well as terrains. This electronic wheelchair can go up to 25 kms on a single charge.

This is called as ‘NeoBolt’, and is developed by Prof. Sujatha Srini...

JAPAN’S ISPACE INC. TO DELIVER A LUNAR ROVER DEVELOPED BY UAE

Highlights –

• Japan’s Ispace Inc. to deliver a lunar rover developed by UAE.
• Ispace will also provide communications and power during the journey to the Moon and on its surface.
• The UAE's rover, named Rashid will be loaded on...

SWIGGY RAISES USD 800 MILLION

HIGHLIGHTS

• Recently, Swiggy raised US $ 800 million.
• Now Swiggy is worth nearly $ 5 billion.

Recently, Food Technology (Foodtech) startup Swiggy raised US $ 800 million in its latest Series J round of financing. Swiggy received new i...