‘You need to have great barriers to entry’: More VC firms expand into deep tech as AI reshapes startup investing
Even with growing interest from venture capital, there are still hurdles for the ecosystem to overcome [SINGAPORE] More venture capital…
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They helped pioneer deep learning in Canada. Now they’re building AI to replace CEOs | BetaKit
Former Maluuba co-founders launch Skyfall AI to prove “world models” can run your company. The Montréal and Kitchener-Waterloo deep…
Robotics startup Sanctuary AI appoints former MDA exec as CEO
Interim CEO’s departure continues string of leadership changes at Vancouver-based startup. Sanctuary AI has a new CEO and a…
Autonomique says backflipping robots are not the point | BetaKit
Montréal- and Menlo Park-based startup deploying physical AI at Ontario F&P plant. There’s a lot of froth in the…
WEF Tech Pioneers: 9 Indian Startups Lead AI & Deep-Tech
Nine Indian startups, including Dhruva and Varaha, join the World Economic Forum”s Tech Pioneers list, focusing on AI infrastructure, deep-tech,…
NGen announces nearly $80 million for Canadian manufacturers to adopt AI | BetaKit
Funding comes from industry partners and through Pan-Canadian AI Strategy. Canada’s public and private sectors are funding AI’s introduction…
India’s $1.1B Deep Tech VC Fund Approved | Startup & AI Investment 2026 – News and Statistics – IndexBox
Feb 14, 2026 The Indian government has approved a new $1.1 billion state-backed venture capital program to finance startups, according…
India doubles down on state-backed venture capital, approving $1.1B fund | TechCrunch
India has cleared a $1.1 billion state-backed venture capital program that will channel government money into startups through private investors,…
Startup India Fund 2.0 Approved: Rs 10,000 crore corpus to back AI, healthcare and space startups
The Union Cabinet has approved a new Rs 10,000 crore fund to help Indian startups secure the investment they need…
Mesosil’s infection-fighting dental tech gets FDA clearance | BetaKit
Green light lets Toronto-based startup’s technology be sold in US market. Toronto healthtech startup Mesosil has received clearance to…
Qatar’s Sovereign Tech Push: AI, Quantum & Semiconductor Investments in 2026 – News and Statistics – IndexBox
Feb 13, 2026 According to EE Times, Qatar is deploying its sovereign capital to build a technology strategy focused on…
Haply Robotics raises $16 million to build the “steering wheels” for physical AI | BetaKit
How the Montréal startup plans to own the touch layer of robotics. How do robots touch and feel? As…
India has changed its startup rules for deep tech | TechCrunch
Deep tech startups in sectors such as space, semiconductors, and biotech take far longer to mature than conventional ventures. Because…
Union Budget 2026 lays foundations for AI led startup growth, Tracxn analysis – BusinessToday
The Union Budget 2026–27 may not have delivered headline-grabbing giveaways for startups, but it sends a far clearer signal: India’s…
UST and IIT-M Incubation Cell sign MoU to accelerate deep tech startups in healthcare and life sciences
UST and IIT-M Incubation Cell sign MoU to accelerate deep tech startups in healthcare and life sciences December 17, 2025…
AI Startup Valuations Are Tripling in Months as Mega-Rounds Flood Healthtech and Deep Tech
In 2025, AI startup valuations are doubling and even tripling within months as 49 US AI companies secure $100M‑plus rounds…
‘Build innovation, not just lifestyle apps’: Bhavish Aggarwal backs Piyush Goyal’s call for startup deep tech push – Business Today
Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal has lent his support to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s recent call for Indian entrepreneurs to aim…