ThumbPay by Proxgy is India’s newest way to pay. No phone, card, or cash needed. Just your thumb. This IoT payment device connects Aadhaar with UPI, aiming to make digital money simple for everyone, from city shops to rural kiosks.
In India, the demand for dairy and its products is quite high. Deepak understood the promise and quit his IT job to start a venture. Blending his technology knowledge into dairy farming to enable smooth management of both the cattle and their products. Learning and evolving with modern technologies to deliver sustainable outcomes. He also collaborated with local farmers and improved their production with advanced strategies.
At its 23rd convocation, AKTU honored seven student-led startups for the first time. From health tech to farming innovations, these young entrepreneurs proved that students can be creators and problem-solvers.
Visakhapatnam has launched a District Entrepreneurship Mission to help local innovators, women, farmers, and youth turn ideas into businesses. With support from GAME and Tata Innovation Hub, the program will support 200+ entrepreneurs in three years and create a model for grassroots growth.
In the world of food-tech, some stories begin not in boardrooms but in kitchens filled with aroma, passion and ambition. One such story is that of House of Biryan (HoB), a young cloud kitchen brand founded in 2022 by chefs Mohammed Bhol and Mikhail Shahani.
Indian space company Agnikul Cosmos has produced the world’s biggest single-piece 3D-printed rocket engine with Inconel, a heat-resistant metal. The engine measures roughly one metre and minimizes risks with fewer parts and welds. Agnikul has also been granted a U.S. patent for this groundbreaking design, which is a huge leap for India’s private space industry and an indication of how startups can be at the forefront of cutting-edge rocket technology.
CEO and Co-founder Aadit Palicha took to LinkedIn to officially announce the launch of Zepto pharmacy. This new pharmacy will start its work in selected locations across Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi-NCR, and Hyderabad. Currently, it will be on a 12-month pilot phase aiming to refine operations. He said in his LinkedIn post, “Today, we’re formally announcing the launch of Zepto Pharmacy-Medicines
Mumbai startup TrueMeds is quickly building its presence throughout India, providing low-cost medicines and telemedicine to millions. As it looks to expand delivery centers and roll out diagnostic tests, TrueMeds is transforming access to healthcare, particularly in smaller towns. Its expanding user base and emphasis on technology-based solutions make it a major player in India’s burgeoning healthtech startup scene.
OutZidr is a Bengaluru-based fashion startup that’s fast turning out to be the darling of Gen Z women’s western wear. Within a period of five months, it has rolled out more than 8,000 styles and has served more than 1,25,000 consumers. With a plan for an offline store as well as growing its teams, OutZidr is all set to revolutionize how young women buy fashionable clothing in India.
Two BITS Pilani students built a kamikaze drone from scratch and landed a deal with the Indian Army. What started as a college project is now Apollyon, a defense-tech startup aiming to reshape India’s UAV ecosystem with speed, precision, and innovation.
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