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The Indian Railways has launched a new Rail Tech Portal aimed at enhancing innovation and digital processes in the rail system, allowing startups to apply for funding solutions directly.

A South Korean startup, Autonomous A2G, has received government approval for the export of autonomous driving technology, marking a significant step for South Korea's entry into the Middle Eastern market.

Jaan Tallinn has invested in the Estonian startup ZaiNar, which has just surpassed a billion-dollar valuation after raising over 100 million dollars for its technology platform.

A California startup founded by Indian origin entrepreneurs has implemented a unique office policy that prohibits wearing shoes at the workplace, igniting discussion in the corporate world.

IBM's shares experienced their largest daily drop in over 25 years following Anthropic's announcement about a new AI tool that poses challenges for IBM's traditional programming systems.

Hanyang University has been selected as the operating institution for a startup support project aimed at connecting public research results to business models, with an investment of approximately 15 billion won per year for five years.

Marian Boček's InoBat, a Slovak startup focused on electric vehicle batteries, is facing significant challenges despite recent claims of profitability, raising questions about its future viability.

The Maranhão-based startup AutoClipper has launched a national competition for digital content creators in Brazil, offering R$ 10,000 in prizes to promote the production of short videos optimized for social media.

A Czech startup has secured a significant investment, aiming to revolutionize the entertainment industry.

The article discusses how laser engraving is an ideal business startup due to its versatility and precision, highlighting key steps to establish a successful brand from this hobby.

The article discusses the achievements of the Female Startup Club podcast, which empowers women in business and entrepreneurship.

The article announces various events and initiatives in Korea, including a project for tourism startups and a commemorative concert for the March 1st Revolution.

A startup founded by two Argentines raised US$ 66 million in its Series A funding round, marking the largest investment in the region to date.

Humand, an HR Tech platform founded by Argentinians Nicolás Benenzon and Gerónimo Maspero, raised US$66 million in a Series A funding round to expand its operations and enhance internal communications for businesses.

Fyta, a Berlin-based startup, offers plant sensors that help users care for their plants, transforming those with a 'brown thumb' into green thumbs by providing essential data through an app.

The founder of a startup shares the emotional toll of downsizing his team from 14 to 5 due to the impact of artificial intelligence on work processes.

Swedish startup Altris has introduced sodium-ion batteries made from salt and iron, which promise to be cheaper, safer, and more cold-resistant than lithium batteries.

Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, is now involved with a Ukrainian startup, Swarmer, that specializes in drone warfare technology.

A woman in Delhi shares her struggles finding rental housing, stating it is more difficult than starting her own business, and seeks advice on social media.

A startup founded to tackle disorganization in music schools has generated R$ 320,000 monthly by automating various administrative processes.

A fertility lab in Mexico City uses artificial intelligence to create human embryos with a robotic assembly line named AURA.

Swedish startup Rivus is developing an organic, water-based flow battery for energy storage that aims to reduce lifecycle costs by up to 77%.

A growing debate in Germany questions the influence of Peter Thiel in connection with the Bundeswehr's acquisition of drones from a startup in which he is a minority investor.

Finnish startup Donut Lab, known for its bold battery claims, has delivered its innovative battery to VTT, a Finnish research institute, for third-party verification and plans to share the test results publicly.

Swedish startup Zparq has developed a revolutionary electric boat motor that reduces size while enhancing performance, aiming for emission-free movement in maritime transport.

University students from Ecuador took part in the first edition of the Impulso Ecotec & Hult Prize: Pitch Day, where they showcased innovative startup ideas.

The Slovak company Brightpick has secured its first major contract for its warehouse robots in the automotive sector.

Apple has invested between $1.5 billion and $2 billion to acquire the Israeli startup Q.ai, which has developed technology that translates silent brain signals into digital commands.

Swedish startup NitroCapt aims to revolutionize fertilizer production by utilizing natural nitrogen from the atmosphere to create sustainable, fossil-free fertilizers.

The article discusses the perennial challenges and considerations for starting a business, emphasizing that there is always a reason to wait, but also essential strategies for overcoming these hesitations.

An Alberta-based startup has developed an AI tool to assist personal injury claimants in navigating the legal system.

A Lithuanian startup, Citytax, has won a prestigious Ukrainian GovTech competition aimed at developing digital solutions in collaboration with government entities.

China is advancing its medical technology sector, with the startup NeuroXess making strides in brain-computer interfaces and human testing.

Apple acquired an Israeli startup specializing in silent speech technology for nearly $2 billion, marking its second-largest acquisition to date.

An Estonian startup has secured its first major technology contract worth one million euros in Germany with a company named Mu-ray.tech.

PM Modi announced that India has become the world's third largest startup ecosystem, with the number of unicorns increasing from four in 2014 to over one hundred now.

Chinese AI startup DeepThink is set to launch its next-generation large language model (LLM) 'V4', attracting industry speculation on whether its cost-effective design will exceed the performance of U.S. tech giants.

The EEC Startup Challenge has evolved to focus on four key market needs, promoting start-ups as essential partners in industry rather than separate entities.

A new smart system is being tested in Lithuania to help prevent collisions with wildlife on roads, developed by a local startup and a university.

The fashion startup Glazomer, founded by Anton Urschumzew, takes an unconventional approach by raising prices during Black Friday sales as a form of anti-marketing, which surprisingly attracts attention and leads to success.

Intuos, a startup focused on improving operational efficiency and safety for aviation fleets, has closed a €720,000 investment round to enhance its technology and expand into the U.S. market.

India is set to host the AI Impact Summit Expo, which will highlight the capabilities of AI with participation from various global leaders and companies.

Construction of the world's first bio-refinery utilizing harmful brown algae will start in Kokkola this summer, supported by Finnish startup Origin by Ocean and German chemical company CABB Group.

A German startup specializing in nuclear fusion is choosing to grow domestically rather than relocating to the United States, defying the trend of European founders moving to America for funding.

Tartu University aims to create at least one unicorn startup by 2035 through enhancing cooperation between science and business, as highlighted by Tõnu Esko.

Robus Group AS has submitted a bankruptcy application, leading to the immediate suspension of trading of its shares on the First North market by Nasdaq Tallinn.

Kenya topped Africa with 50 startup funding deals in the previous year, according to the Germany-Africa Investment Report, showcasing significant investor interest, particularly in AgTech and Fintech sectors.

Greece has launched a new program allowing wealthy Americans to obtain citizenship by investing in selected startups.

Hypersonica, a UK-German startup, has made a significant step towards developing Europe's first hypersonic missile with a successful test flight of the HS-1H Scooter prototype.

The Maranhense startup Ela Faz has trained over 5,000 women in vulnerable situations through its educational platform and plans to expand this reach significantly by 2030.