Government Launches Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0

The Government of India has announced the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0, with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore, aimed at enhancing the startup ecosystem by primarily supporting deep tech, early growth-stage, and innovative manufacturing startups. This initiative, following the impactful Fund of Funds for Startups launched in 2016, seeks to catalyze domestic venture capital and contributes to globally competitive technological advancements, job generation, and economic resilience. The fund aligns with the national vision "Viksit Bharat @ 2047" to empower entrepreneurs and unlock India's startup potential.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link