Fabless startups seek major wins to crack chicken & egg dilemma - The Economic Times - WiredFocus

Fabless startups seek major wins to crack chicken & egg dilemma - The Economic Times - WiredFocus

The Indian fabless semiconductor ecosystem is stuck in a classic chicken and egg problem. Startups need working silicon, a proof-of-concept chip to attract serious investor interest. But building that first chip requires capital, a big ask in a market still taking baby steps in chip product innovation. Micron, Tata Electronics, Kaynes Semicon and others setting up manufacturing and packaging bases in India, the missing piece of the puzzle is the…

Young Indian entrepreneurs solving real problems rooted in communities: Jayant Chaudhary - The Rahnuma Daily

Young Indian entrepreneurs solving real problems rooted in communities: Jayant Chaudhary New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Young entrepreneurs in India are not merely chasing success but solving real problems rooted in communities, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary said on Saturday. In his address at the grand finale of the Futurepreneurs Challenge at Startup Mahakumbh 2025, being held in …

Can India’s startups match China’s deep tech muscle?

While we have excelled in leveraging technology for consumer convenience, the next phase of India’s journey, to truly establish itself as a global innovation hub, requires a determined foray into the realm of deep tech and core industrial innovation. MUMBAI: The air at the recent Startup Mahakumbh in New Delhi wasn’t just filled with the usual buzz of entrepreneurial energy; it was charged with a sense of national ambition. Amidst discussions of…

India’s Future Lies In The Hands Of Young Startups, Says Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant - Business Connect Magazine

India stands at a pivotal moment in its journey toward becoming a global economic powerhouse. While corporates have long been the backbone of the nation’s growth, former NITI Aayog CEO and current G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant believes the real catalyst for India’s advancement lies elsewhere—in the innovation and dynamism of young startups. Speaking at the Startup Mahakumbh 2025 event in Delhi on April 3, 2025, Kant emphasized that the future of India…

India Needs Strong Deeptech Foundation To Fuel Startups Growth: Amitabh Kant

Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant believes that India’s advancement not only depends in the hands of corporates but on the innovation of young startups. Speaking at the ongoing Startup Mahakumbh, Kant said it is essential for India to have a strong foundation in deeptech, including artificial intelligence, mobility, battery storage and green hydrogen, as these sectors provide a huge market opportunity to startups.  The G20 Sherpa further said t…

Stanisław Knaflewski, founder of the first deeptech fund in Poland, Altamira, talks about the challenges and potential of technologies that can change the future. Knaflewski emphasizes that the success of technology is measured not by academic evaluation, but by the interest of demanding clients from California or Japan. Altamira invests exclusively in Polish companies that have a global reach, which is an additional challenge in the context of …