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🚀 Great news from the EPFL Startup Launchpad! Four innovative startup projects have just received CHF 30,000 Ignition grants, propelling them toward breakthrough solutions in their respective fields: 🔬 Masaar Dynamics is revolutionizing protein-based therapy development by using AI-driven simulation to make drug discovery faster and more cost-effective for pharmaceutical companies. 📱 MoleSense is advancing wearable health technology, offering real-time molecular insights, with a focus on reducing maternity complications through continuous monitoring. 🛠️ Raven Robotics is enhancing industrial safety inspections with autonomous drones, providing efficient, cost-effective, and scalable monitoring solutions across diverse environments. 🏢 Recarta SA is transforming real estate portfolio management by leveraging AI to streamline processes, helping real estate managers optimize energy efficiency and meet the ambitious goals of Switzerland's Energy Strategy 2050. These trailblazing startup projects are taking bold steps to solve complex challenges across industries! 🌍 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dHe4mKey #Innovation #Startups #AI #Cleantech #HealthTech #PropTech #EPFL #EPFLStartupLaunchpad #EPFLstartup #EPFLignitiongrant EPFL Isabel Casado Harrington Moustafa Houmani Gian Luca Barbruni, PhD Kağan Erünsal, PhD Géraud de Laval Etienne Friedli Imogen Hitchcock Sarah Perroud Aurélie Schick

As the sun has set on the imec.istart Spring 2024 call, we’re excited to delve into the stats and trends that have emerged from this round of applications.  Here's a quick dive into our findings! 🔍📊 💼 𝟭. 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗬   Business Services is making a strong comeback, claiming a formidable 14% of all applications.   HealthTech continues to lead the charge, tackling healthcare challenges with 11% of all applications. At imec.istart, we are proud to be part of a vibrant healthcare ecosystem and support HealthTech innovators from the ground up as our new pre-accelerator program (BlueHealth Innovation Center - Powered by imec.istart) fosters now also early-stage startups.   🤖 𝟮. 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬 AI reigns supreme, with a whopping 68% of focusing on AI-first products, from NLP and Computer Vision to Robotics and Autonomous Driving.   🌏 𝟯. 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡   Great to see our applicants hail from all corners of the world, coming from no less than 12 different countries and showcasing a kaleidoscope of business ideas.   👥 𝟰. 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗦   Most teams applying to imec.istart have 2 to 3 founders, with a growing trend in teams of 5+ founders.   Psssst! Are you on the lookout for a co-founder? Don't miss our free online 𝗖𝗼-𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 on 📅 March 28th. This is your chance to find the perfect partner-in-crime. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e93vzbuZ   ➡📖 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁: https://lnkd.in/eqJT4TY6   #imecistart #techstartups #opencall #stats #techtrends 

With YourStory’s Tech30, we're shining the spotlight on new-age startups setting industry standards and pushing the boundaries of innovation. This year, AI takes center stage, with six AI-powered startups leading the charge. From AI chatbots to automated systems, these entrepreneurs are transforming industries and making India a global tech hub. Beyond AI, this year’s #Tech30 cohort also features disruptors in fintech, cleantech, SaaS, and more. With over 50% of the startups operating in the B2B space, the future of enterprise innovation looks brighter than ever. Keep an eye on these dynamic founders as they shape the world of tomorrow! AI/ML & Deeptech: Cognecto, Composio, Floworks, Hexo, LivNSense GreenOps Private Limited Personate.ai, Starkenn Technologies, Vicharak Automotive & Mobility: Dacio.ai, Planet Electric, Inc, Speedloop Auto, Electrifi Mobility Pvt Ltd Cleantech, Agritech & Energy: CI Metrics, Fitsol, Inventus Battery Energy, Map My Crop, ReCircle, Ambiator Private Limited Fintech & Financial Services: Climes, LotusDew Wealth and Investment Advisors, WhatsLoan NeoLending Platform Spacetech & Aerospace: SpanTrik, TSAW Drones

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 I’m incredibly proud to see Sonologi, Inc. selected as one of the startups competing in Stanford’s premier Deep Tech Pitch Competition on November 8th! This competition gathers some of the brightest minds in med/health and AI, and I couldn’t be more honored to see our team present alongside other visionaries. Special shoutout to Chonghe Wang, PhD and Xiaoyu Chen, PhD, my brilliant co-founders, whose dedication and expertise have been instrumental in bringing our ultrasound sticker technology to life. Our goal is to make real-time, continuous imaging as essential and accessible as EKGs and pulse oximeters—transforming how we monitor and understand the human body. This event is not just about competing for the $50,000 prize—it’s about showcasing how deep tech innovations can redefine healthcare, unlocking new possibilities for patient care and diagnostics. If you're passionate about the future of healthcare and tech, join us on this exciting journey. We’re grateful for the support of everyone who has helped bring Sonologi to this point. The best is yet to come! 📅 Event Date: November 8th 💡 Register: https://lnkd.in/gw5sR5g8 Let’s make a difference, one innovation at a time. #startups #deeptech #AI #medtech #healthtech #ultrasound #biosensors #bioscience #wearables #criticalcare #innovation #patientcare #Stanford #Sonologi #entrepreneurship #founderlife

SiMa.ai, a Silicon Valley-based startup, has just secured $70 million in funding to introduce a cutting-edge multimodal GenAI chip. This second-generation chipset, explicitly designed for multimodal generative AI processing, is set to revolutionize the industry. The company's ambitious plans have been met with enthusiasm and support, as evidenced by this significant funding round. According to Gartner, SiMa.ai is strategically positioned to substantially impact this rapidly growing sector, with the AI-supporting chips market poised to more than double. This development signifies SiMa.ai's technological prowess and underscores the increasing demand for innovative AI solutions. As the industry continues to evolve, SiMa.ai's advancements will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI technology. For the full details, check out the TechCrunch article here: https://ift.tt/e9EcSj7 #AI #TechNews #Innovation #FutureTech #ArtificialIntelligence #Startup #FundingRound

Join us on Thursday, October 24, from 3:00 PM to 4:20 PM IST at #NVIDIA #AI Summit #Mumbai for an exciting session showcasing innovative #startup #pitches from Top 10 #NVIDIAInception members. Led by Arundhati Banerjee, Inception Partner for South Asia, this session will explore cutting-edge topics like #GenAI, #robotics, #IoT and others, across multiple #industry verticals, typically #healthcare, #retail, #education, #manufacturing, #transportation, #sustainability and more. Key presenting startups are Adya, MetaShop, neurIOT Labs, Vyuhaa Med Data, Stackfusion Private Limited, Perpetual Block - a Partex Company, ANSCER Robotics, Aquaconnect, AjnaLens and Fitsol. These startups will have the unique opportunity to connect with #venture capitalists and stay ahead of the latest tech innovations. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with groundbreaking ideas and partner with NVIDIA for Startups! #AISummit #innovation #techevent #vc #Speakers include Shayak Mazumder, Mukul Ingle, Sophiya Jagannathan, Sanjeev Thukral, Dhritiman Mallick, Sumeet M., Pranay Sharma, Nitish Jain, CFA, Raghu Venkatesh, Murugan Chidhambaram, Akshay Tandon and @Abhijit Patil

Thanks #NVIDIAinception team . Catch up with Akshay Tandon and Tech team to understand how #ai can be leveraged to make #supplychain more resilient and greener. #startup #sustainability #AI

Our latest report explores the dynamic startup ecosystem. Ashraf Hebela, CFA looks at traits of successful founders, emerging sector and regional trends, and the AI and robotics boom in Pennsylvania. Read our report: https://lnkd.in/e4hJgURy

The startup ecosystem continues to evolve, with AI emerging as the leading sector for early-stage ventures. J.P. Morgan’s new Startup Insights report highlights investor trends across sectors, regions and more. Read the full report below, with insights from Ashraf Hebela, CFA.