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​Games24x7 launches accelerator programme TechXpedite to promote early-stage startups

YourStoryYourStory · 1y ago
​Games24x7 launches accelerator programme TechXpedite to promote early-stage startups
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- Real money gaming firm Games24x7 has launched TechXpedite, an accelerator programme focused on AI, gaming, and assistive technology. - The programme will run for five months and aims to empower early-stage startups in these sectors. - Games24x7 plans to select and announce a cohort of 10-15 startups in November 2024, followed by a structured mentorship programme in December and January. - The accelerator will provide startups with mentorship, masterclasses, networking opportunities, and potential investments. - Last year, Games24x7 selected 15 startups across four focus areas and seven of them pitched to investors like Prime Venture Partners and Sony Innovation Fund. - TechXpedite will have city-based chapters across India to provide localized access to mentorship and networking opportunities.

AWS shortlists 24 start-ups under its space accelerator programme

Business TodayBusiness Today · 1y ago
AWS shortlists 24 start-ups under its space accelerator programme
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Cloud services giant AWS has selected 24 startups for its India-based space technology accelerator program, AWS Space Accelerator: India. Launched in 2023 in partnership with the Indian Space Research Organisation and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre, the 14-week programme aims to bolster space tech growth in India. The startups were chosen across various space sectors, including satellite imagery, geospatial applications, and space tourism, and will receive $100,000 in AWS credits and support. AWS will offer technical expertise, specialised training, and mentoring throughout the programme. Clint Crosier, Director of the Aerospace and Satellite Business at AWS, cited India's growth opportunities and highly skilled talent as reasons for the accelerator's location.

Kotak BizLabs launches Season 2 to support over 75 startups

EntrackrEntrackr · 1m ago
Kotak BizLabs launches Season 2 to support over 75 startups
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Kotak BizLabs launches Season 2 to support over 75 startups Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced the launch of Season 2 of the Kotak BizLabs Accelerator Programme, expanding its flagship CSR initiative aimed at supporting early-revenue-stage startups through deep mentorship, market access, and catalytic funding. Running from October 2025 to November 2026, the new season will support over 75 startups across India, with a continued focus on deeptech, sustainability, clean energy, fintech, digital technology, edtech, agritech, and healthtech. Expanding its national footprint across North, South, West, and Central India, Kotak BizLabs has also onboarded IIT Delhi’s Foundation for Innovation & Technology Transfer (FITT) as a new incubation partner, joining IIMA Ventures, NSRCEL – IIM Bangalore, and T-Hub. Startup selection and acceleration support will be managed by these incubators. In its debut year, Kotak BizLabs received over 1,500 applications from across the country, engaged more than 500 founders through outreach and knowledge sessions, and accelerated 55 startups with structured mentorship and incubation. Of these, 32 ventures received funding support, fuelling their next stage of growth. For Season 2, the programme aims to engage over 800 startups through outreach and knowledge sessions, accelerate more than 75 startups, and extend funding support to over 60 ventures. Season 1 of Kotak BizLabs recognised 32 high-potential startups for breakthrough solutions across agritech, climate tech, fintech, edtech, healthcare, indigenous art & craft, deeptech, cleantech, and sustainability.

Expert Dojo launches $100 Mn fund, to invest $15 Mn in India by FY26

EntrackrEntrackr · 7m ago
Expert Dojo launches $100 Mn fund, to invest $15 Mn in India by FY26
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Expert Dojo, a Southern California-based early-stage venture capital and growth accelerator firm, has announced an initial investment of $15 million in Indian startups as part of its newly launched $100 million third global fund. The firm made the announcement during the Expert Dojo Investors Conclave 2025 held in Bangalore, reinforcing its commitment to supporting early-stage Indian founders through capital and cross-border growth support. According to Expert Dojo, it will deploy the $15 million in the first year to fund 20 to 25 early-stage startups across sectors such as fintech, B2B, SaaS, and AI. While sector-agnostic, the fund will focus on startups with global scalability. Founders can expect investment cheques ranging from $50,000 to $1 million, alongside access to its international mentorship and go-to-market network. Over the next 2 to 3 years, Expert Dojo plans to invest an additional $30 million in Indian startups, deepening its engagement with the country’s innovation ecosystem. Since its inception in India, Expert Dojo has invested in over 30 Indian startups through its global fund. The India portfolio includes startups such as Bhive, Cloudworx, Consuma, Mugafi, The Rollnumber, Fudr, and Doqfy, among others. Additionally, Expert Dojo has invested in over 300 startups in the US and has provided invaluable resources and guidance to entrepreneurs, helping them navigate the challenges of scaling their businesses in a competitive global market. Founded in 2018, Expert Dojo is a global early-stage startup accelerator that focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage companies with high growth potential, especially in the tech industry. It has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with 41% of its investments going to female-founded companies—surpassing the average of other top US accelerators.

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