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Genrobotics chosen among top three Indian startups at global AI summit
Genrobotics, a Kerala-based startup acclaimed for leveraging technology for social change, has been adjudged among top three Artificial Intelligence (AI) startups of India at the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit 2023 organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in New Delhi.
Unicorn India Ventures secures Rs 225 crore for first close of its Rs 1,000 crore fund
This is UIV’s third fund. The money has been raised from a mix of existing and US-based limited partners. The final close is expected by March 2024.
Manhole vs Machine: Can manhole-cleaning robots eradicate manual scavenging?
Bandicoot, a robotic machine with “limbs”, HD vision cameras and gas sensors, can enter manholes and clean sewage. It is the flagship product of Genrobotics. In February, following the deployment of Bandicoots in the temple town of Guruvayur, the robotic machine is now being used in three cities in Kerala that have a sewerage system managed by the government.
Digitalismanic change: A $700 billion reason for India to adopt open digital platforms
$500 billion in new value and $200 billion in additional savings is a worthy cause for digital convergence, public and private. The new Department of Company Affairs portal, focused on ensuring after- sales service for cars, handsets, appliances and electronic goods, is a case in point.
How Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) is providing an opportunity for innovation, investment and entrepreneurship in the startup ecosystem
Kerala with its Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) is creating a vibrant ecosystem for sustainable startups with a vision to promote technology-based entrepreneurship
Unicorn up for sale; egaming policy coming soon
Just three years after it hit a valuation of $1 billion, new-age trucking logistics firm Rivigo is in deep trouble. Unable to raise funds, the startup is exploring a sale and has held talks with Flipkart or FirstCry, sources told us. We have more in the edition.
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Unicorn India Ventures to exit from six startups by selling its stakes to US-based fund
The companies include robotics startup Genrobotics, cybersecurity firm Sequretek, customer experience analytics startup Clootrack, digital business publication Inc42, digital media startup Inntot, and healthcare startup NeuroEquilibrium.
Now, Sequoia cautions founders; Invact angel investor says CEO holding company hostage; and Country Delight valued at $615 million
Sequoia Capital has issued another worldwide downturn missive cautioning its portfolio founders not to expect a speedy recovery from current market conditions.
Zoho invests in deep-tech startup Genrobotics working against manual scavenging
"Nurturing a thriving deep-tech ecosystem is one of the priorities of Zoho and the investment in Genrobotics is part of that commitment," cofounder and CEO Sridhar Vembu said.
Key union ministers guests of honour at The ET Startup Awards ceremony
Joining the ministers at the event will be Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.
ET Startup Awards 2021: Raising a toast to startup stars
The winners in nine categories, who were chosen by our high-powered jury at a virtual meeting on September 24, will receive their awards in person as the award ceremony returns after a nearly two-year hiatus.
ETSA 2021: Saturday to Bring out the Star in ‘Star’tups
Ministers Piyush Goyal and Ashwini Vaishnaw, top entrepreneurs among invitees
'Material science competency helped us build from ground up'
Log 9 cofounder and chief executive Akshay Singhal said the market for two- and three-wheeler electric vehicles is expected to grow exponentially in the next 12-18 months
Crypto ETFs explained
Reports and rumours that the US SEC was set to approve the launch of one or more bitcoin ETFs has sent prices of the cryptocurrency soaring. But, what exactly ate crypto ETFs?
More funds eye Paytm IPO; govt may rethink safe harbour rules
Paytm's highly anticipated IPO has drawn the attention of various funds in the US and Europe.
Genrobotic Innovations looking to deploy cleantech solutions in UK, Malaysia, South Korea
In an interview with ET's Dia Rekhi, Vimal Govind MK, its cofounder and CEO, spoke about what drives the company to focus on manual scavenging and how it plans to leverage technology to address pressing social issues.
ET Startup Awards 2021: This big-bang year belongs to Zomato
For exemplary impact on Indian startup ecosystem, Info Edge cofounder Sanjeev Bikhchandani bags Midas Touch Award for Best Investor
ET Startup Awards 2021: Genrobotic Innovations wins the Social Enterprise award
Using cutting-edge technology to overcome some of the most deep-rooted social issues such as manual scavenging helped Genrobotic Innovations emerge as the winner in the Social Enterprise category of ET Startup Awards 2021.
ETSA 2021: And the winners are...
Today, it's our pleasure to announce the winners of India's most prestigious recognition for Indian entrepreneurs.
ET Startup Awards 2021: Nominees for Social Enterprise
This award will recognise the startup that best embodies the 'double bottomline' model that combines profits and public good.
Businesses that add value will continue to attract investor interest: Industry veteran Mariwala
"We will see the worthy players in the retail sector that continue to add value gain from the high investor interest and we will see the 'me-too' variety of businesses flail in the current market scenario," Mariwala said.
Robotics startup Genrobotics raises Rs 2.5 crore in pre-series A round funding
Genrobotics has been working with the Centre and state governments with a mission to eradicate manual scavenging from the entire country and has deployed its Bandicoot robots across 11 states.
A robot to end manual scavenging? This startup can provide the ‘Swachh Bharat’ we need
The amount of work which usually takes three to four hours and at least three manual scavengers, Bandicoot finishes it in just 45 minutes.
Three Kerala-based startups bag a funding of Rs 25 lakh each in IIGP
Three startups mentored by the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM),bagged a seed funding of up to Rs 25 lakh each in the India innovation growth programme (IIGP) 2.0 held in New Delhi recently.
Kerala startups bag national level innovation funding in IIGP
The selected innovators were given an opportunity to attend a boot camp conducted by IIM-Ahmedabad, after which 16 were picked.
Genrobotics to roll out more sewer cleaning robots
The startup was among the participants of the two-day Huddle Kerala conclave, which concluded at Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday.
Despite 70 civic workers' death in 10 years, manual scavenging continues unabated in Karnataka
The inhuman practice has been legally abolished long ago but greedy contractors and an inefficient police and judicial system make sure manual scavengers enter the death trap again and again
Robots to soon clean up manholes in Kerala
The trial runs of the robot, developed by a startup company, Genrobotics, have been successfully held recently and the product will be launched next week.
Kerala to use robots to clean sewers, end manual-scavenging
'Bandicoot', the robot developed by the startup firm Genrobotics, will be used for cleaning sewer holes.
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