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    CapGrid raises ₹50 crore in a pre-Series B round led by Hero Enterprise Venture Partners at a ₹430 crore valuation, including primary and secondary transactions. Qiroko raises ₹1.5 crore in a pre-seed round led by ISV Capital, with angel participation. Manastu Space raises ₹22 crore from Gandhi Securities, Thacker Legacy Trusts and angel investors in an ongoing round. BAAS Technologies raises ₹49.98 lakh from AIC-RNTU Foundation under the GENESIS Investment Component. Docterz raises ₹5 crore in funding from Vineeta Singh, Avnish Anand and around 20 doctors who use the platform. AceBlend raises $9.91 million in a Series A2 round led by 3one4 Capital, with Fireside Ventures participating. Jagruti Rehabilitation Centre raises ₹28 crore in a Series A round led by Alkemi Growth Capital. Carbelim raises ₹10 crore from the IIT Madras Unicorn Frontier Fund. Viridian Ingni Propulsion raises ₹1.47 crore in a pre-seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures. Venttup raises $3 million in a pre-Series A round led by Rainmatter and Unicorn India Ventures. CapGrid raises ₹50 crore in a pre-Series B round led by Hero Enterprise Venture Partners at a ₹430 crore valuation, including primary and secondary transactions. Qiroko raises ₹1.5 crore in a pre-seed round led by ISV Capital, with angel participation. Manastu Space raises ₹22 crore from Gandhi Securities, Thacker Legacy Trusts and angel investors in an ongoing round. BAAS Technologies raises ₹49.98 lakh from AIC-RNTU Foundation under the GENESIS Investment Component. Docterz raises ₹5 crore in funding from Vineeta Singh, Avnish Anand and around 20 doctors who use the platform. AceBlend raises $9.91 million in a Series A2 round led by 3one4 Capital, with Fireside Ventures participating. Jagruti Rehabilitation Centre raises ₹28 crore in a Series A round led by Alkemi Growth Capital. Carbelim raises ₹10 crore from the IIT Madras Unicorn Frontier Fund. Viridian Ingni Propulsion raises ₹1.47 crore in a pre-seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures. Venttup raises $3 million in a pre-Series A round led by Rainmatter and Unicorn India Ventures.
  • IndiaAI and UN Women Announce Global Call for Gender-Transformative AI Solutions

    Gender-Transformative AI Solutions

    New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, in partnership with UN Women India, has issued a global call for abstracts to identify Gender-Transformative AI Solutions that demonstrate measurable, real-world impact across the Global South.

    The initiative aligns with the upcoming India–AI Impact Summit 2026 and aims to spotlight AI innovations that advance gender equality, inclusion, and empowerment.

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    Compendium on Gender-Transformative AI Solutions to Highlight Scalable Global South Innovations

    Jointly curated by IndiaAI and UN Women India, the Compendium seeks to showcase proven, scalable, and gender-responsive AI applications developed by innovators, researchers, and practitioners.

    The publication will function as a knowledge resource for global policymakers, industry leaders, and development experts committed to responsible and inclusive AI adoption.

    The Compendium will feature AI-driven use cases that deliver measurable impact for women and girls across key sectors such as Health, Finance, Climate Resilience, Safety, and Education. Contributors are required to submit concise abstracts of up to 250 words by 15 December 2025 through the official portal.

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    Submission Process and Key Timelines for Gender-Transformative AI Solutions

    Applicants whose abstracts are shortlisted will be invited to submit a full chapter of 750–800 words for inclusion in the final publication titled “Top 15 AI Solutions from the Global South.”

    The Compendium will be officially released at the India–AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled for 15–20 February 2026 in New Delhi.

    Submission guidelines and application forms are available on the designated IndiaAI platform. For any clarifications, applicants may contact the organising team at the provided email address using the subject line: “Call for Abstracts – Query – [Author Name]”.

    Author

    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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