Highlights

  • Kerala Startup Mission’s Huddle Global × WISE Tech | SPJIMR Pitchathon 2026 - Kerala Edition crowned ByteFlow (1st), ForeignAdmits (2nd), and Qurocare (3rd) as winners, showcasing top-tier innovation and scalable startup potential from the region. Know more

  • Apax Partners has acquired a minority stake in iD Fresh Food in a deal valued at over ₹1,500 crore to support the company’s capacity expansion, product diversification, and global growth plans. Know more

  • At Huddle Global 2025, Kerala’s startup ecosystem took centre stage with a three-day festival in Kovalam that brought together investors, policymakers and founders to showcase innovation across fintech, AI, clean tech and more, reinforcing the state’s vision as a globally connected destination for startup growth and investment. Know more

Funding

  • Kerala-based deeptech startup C Electric Automotive Drives has raised funding from seaFund to accelerate the development of its indigenous electric powertrain intelligence solutions. The investment will support product scaling and strengthen India’s sustainable and next-generation mobility ecosystem. Know more

  • Crink has raised ₹1.8 crore in pre-seed funding from Dr. Sherbaz Bichu, CEO of Aster Middle East and Abad Group, to scale its agentic AI-powered wellbeing platform supporting working families through ethical, evidence-based care. Know more

New Launch

  • Kerala-based legal tech startup Lejit.ai has launched a mobile app that uses AI to make legal assistance and guidance more accessible and understandable for common people navigating legal issues. Know more

Job

  • Fund Manager for Creative Economy Venture Capital Fund | Kerala Startup Mission. Apply

Upcoming Events

Challenges & Accelerator Programs

  • Amazon Saheli Accelerate Program for Women Entrepreneurs | Deadline: Jan 15, 2026. Apply

  • BioVerse Challenge 2025 by Thermo Fisher Scientific | Deadline: Mar 15, 2026. Apply

  • LeapX AVGC-XR Accelerator by Kerala Startup Mission. Apply

Recommendation

  • The School of Future is an education and skills-acceleration program designed to help young Indians build practical, real-world capabilities in emerging technologies, leadership, and entrepreneurship to unlock global opportunities. Know more

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