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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
UPES Startup ecosystem gathers steam; ₹3 crore boost for young founders spanning India's innovation landscape
UPES is reinforcing its place among India's leading Startup University by backing young entrepreneurial talent with a ₹3 crore funding pool. At The Pitch, a high-stakes live funding event hosted on the university's Dehradun campus, student founders from premier institutions, including the National University of Singapore, Delhi Technological University, IIT Ropar, BITS Pilani, SRM University, UIET Panjab University, Nagpur University, IBS Mumbai, and UPES — presented their ventures to a panel of investors, vying for real capital and a head start on their startup journeys. The initiative saw early-stage startups competing for the prize pool, demonstrating the university's commitment to supporting entrepreneurial talent with real resources and mentorship. By empowering young founders to build sustainable ventures, UPES is not only nurturing innovation by its own students and faculty, but is also supporting a new generation of job creators beyond the campus. The Pitch brought together a dynamic mix of student entrepreneurs, seasoned investors and industry leaders. A total of 12 startups presented their business ideas to a distinguished panel, comprising university leadership, investors and ecosystem enablers. At the end of the event, funding commitments were announced on the spot, giving the winning teams a significant boost to scale their ventures. Among the standout startups were Envinova Smartech Private Limited , which secured funding for its innovative solar solutions designed to create smarter, more sustainable spaces; Genetico Research and Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd., which received support to advance its sophisticated technologies and software that improve patient outcomes in the field of rare and genetic diseases; Othniels Experiment Labs Technologies Private Limited, awarded funding to expand its AI-powered tools and expert-designed programs that help education consultants maximise student success; and Reagvis Pvt. Ltd., which will scale its next-generation deepfake detection and visual authenticity solutions for high-stakes sectors including finance, insurance and law enforcement. Their solutions span sectors such as renewable energy, healthcare, education technology and deeptech security, reflecting the diversity and depth of innovation emerging from UPES and the wider startup community. The event was evaluated by a distinguished jury featuring Dr. Ram Sharma, Vice Chancellor of UPES; Mr. Navneet Mehta, Chief Financial Officer, UPES; Dr Abhishek Sinha, Dean, School of Law, UPES; and Mr Vivek Jhorar, Founder, Tremis Capital. Bringing together diverse expertise across academia, investment and industry, the panel assessed each pitch on innovation, scalability and potential for real-world impact. Their combined perspectives ensured that funding decisions reflected both rigorous evaluation and a shared commitment to nurturing the next wave of entrepreneurs. Reflecting on the significance of the event, Rahul Nainwal, Dean, School of Business, UPES, said, 'The Pitch reflects UPES' deep commitment to building a thriving startup ecosystem. By investing in early-stage ventures, we're not just supporting ideas; we're backing bold dreams, future leaders, and a culture of innovation that begins right here on our campus.' Sharing his perspective as an investor, Mr Vivek Jhorar added, 'The Pitch is a great opportunity for founders to learn from and connect with the investors. A successful raise can lead to solid visibility and media attention, in addition to the capital needed to accelerate the growth.' Launched in 2021, Runway, the startup incubator at UPES has rapidly evolved into a serious platform for entrepreneurial growth. In under four years, it has supported over 250 startups, and attracted more than ₹20 crore in grants from national and state agencies such as DST, MeitY, BIRAC SPARSH, NITI Aayog and the Uttarakhand Government. Besides entrepreneurs from other innovation hubs, UPES' own faculty and students, with promising start-ups such as Pension Box, UGreen Technologies, Indian Hempstore, have also found tremendous support through Runway. The Pitch is a testament to UPES' larger vision of integrating entrepreneurship into the fabric of higher education. By combining academic excellence with practical opportunities for funding and mentorship, the university is aligning itself with the government's vision of positioning India as a global hub for innovation-driven entrepreneurship.
India Gazette
26-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
First Fast Patrol Vessel 'Adamya' inducted into Indian Coast Guard
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday marked a significant milestone in maritime security and indigenous shipbuilding with the induction of Yard 1271 'Adamya', the first Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) under the prestigious 08 FPV Project, at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), as per a release. Designed and built entirely by GSL, 'Adamya' exemplifies India's growing shipbuilding capability and represents a major stride towards the nation's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India). With over 60 per cent indigenous content, the vessel underscores the success of the 'Make in India' initiative in the defence sector. 'Adamya' is the first ship in its class within the ICG fleet to feature Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPPs) and indigenously developed gearboxes, offering superior maneuverability, operational flexibility, and enhanced performance at sea. The vessel is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including a 30mm CRN-91 gun, two 12.7mm stabilized remote-control guns with fire control systems, an Integrated Bridge System (IBS), an Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS), and an Automated Power Management System (APMS). These advanced systems will empower the Indian Coast Guard to perform its charter duties with increased precision, efficiency, and responsiveness across India's extensive maritime domain. Fast Patrol Vessels such as 'Adamya' will act as force multipliers in the ICG's operational fleet, enabling swift response for maritime law enforcement, coastal surveillance, search and rescue operations, and the protection of India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The induction of 'Adamya' not only strengthens India's coastal security architecture but also highlights the nation's expanding maritime capability and technological prowess. Earlier on June 16, 'Achal', the fifth Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) in a series of eight being constructed by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was ceremoniously launched by Kavita Harbola in the presence of Coast Guard Commissioner (Western Seaboard), Additional Director General Anil Kumar Harbola, according to a release by Ministry of Defence. Designed and constructed under stringent dual-class certification from the American Bureau of Shipping and Indian Register of Shipping, the FPV features over 60 per cent indigenous content. The vessel measures 52 meters in length and 8 meters in breadth, with a displacement of 320 tons. Powered by a CPP-based propulsion system, the vessel can reach a top speed of 27 knots, according to the release. (ANI)
USA Today
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp reveal wedding fiascos: 'Almost ruined' the day
Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp reveal wedding fiascos: 'Almost ruined' the day Before saying 'I do' to their new action comedy 'Bride Hard,' 'Pitch Perfect' stars Anna Camp and Rebel Wilson witnessed plenty of wedding day drama in real life. When Camp married 'Pitch' actor Skylar Astin in 2016, the bride's friend accidentally struck Camp's "Pitch Perfect" costar Elizabeth Banks in the face while busting a move at the reception. 'Elizabeth Banks froze, and then (Banks) just kept dancing, and I saw the entire thing,' Camp, 42, shares, laughing uncontrollably. 'The marriage didn't last, but that moment will never leave my head.' (Camp and Astin divorced in 2019.) Join our Watch Party! Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV recommendations right in your inbox Tragically for Wilson, the indoor pyrotechnics she arranged at her sister's wedding 'were fricking massive and started catching the (place) on fire,' Wilson, 45, says. 'It almost ruined the whole wedding … everyone had to be evacuated.' The gas needed to be turned off in the building, Wilson says, which meant they couldn't prepare the food. 'It was kind of a disaster, which I blame myself for.' 'Bride Hard' trailer: Watch Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp in action "Bride Hard" reunites "Pitch Perfect" costars Rebel Wilson and Anna Camp for a wedding-themed action comedy. In 'Bride Hard' (in theaters now), Wilson's character Sam also creates a bit of tension for her bestie, Betsy (Camp), ahead of her big day. Sam is a secret agent and keeps her occupation hidden from Betsy. Unfortunately, Sam's missions keep her from fulfilling her maid of honor duties, so Betsy replaces Sam with her soon-to-be sister-in-law (Anna Chlumsky). Sam still attends the fête and relies on her skills to save the day when the wedding is hijacked by mercenaries. Justin Hartley and Da'Vine Joy also star. Wilson says she brought some martial arts experience to the role and trained for five weeks. 'It was really fun to do the action scenes, until the day when I got hit in the face by a gun and my nose got slashed open,' she says. 'That day was terrible, but the rest were pretty good.' Camp felt a rush riding in a hovercraft with Wilson. 'We get ejected up into the air and we got to shoot that,' Camp says. 'We were really in harnesses, and they yanked us up through the air on a soundstage.' Both Camp and Wilson believe their acting skills would help them be terrific spies. 'I can pretend that I don't really know what's going on, but really, I've like not missed a single thing in the entire room,' Camp says. 'I can clock literally everything, and I have a really good memory, and I feel like I can maybe charm people into telling me important information.' The Australian Intelligence Corps offered Wilson a scholarship, the actress says. 'So they obviously saw something in me. I could have been recruited,' Wilson says with a laugh. 'I could have been good.' She once was integral in bringing down a criminal, she says. 'They tried to hack my phone, and then I gave the information to the FBI, therefore I'm an FBI informant,' says Wilson, referencing the celebrity phone hacking incident of 2014. Edward J. Majerczyk received a nine-month sentence for the invasion of privacy. 'The piece of the information that I gave was the piece that actually cracked it down,' Wilson says. 'I love the FBI. I love the CIA. Don't ever deport me, guys.'
New Straits Times
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Join TV3's talent search at Taylor's University tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR: TV3 is once again offering a platform for new talent to shine in the world of acting and scriptwriting through the Drama Sangat & Pitch Story audition programme. Following a successful reception at Universiti Malaya, Taylor's University is the next — and final — location for this talent search. This is the ultimate opportunity for aspiring young people, especially university students, to showcase their acting prowess or present fresh and captivating story ideas directly to a panel of industry professional judges. This talent assessment session will be held at Taylor's University, Lakeside Campus (Block D & E), tomorrow (June 21), from 11 am to 6 pm. The audition is open for two main categories. The Actor Audition category welcomes individuals aged between 18 and 25. Participants simply need to attend with one 4R-size photo and one passport-size photo. The second category, Pitch Story ke TV3, provides writers or creative idea generators with the chance to present a 10-minute story proposal in Malay. Participants are encouraged to prepare presentation slides, focusing on one of the designated themes: Romance, Romantic Comedy, or Current Issues. This audition session will be judged by a panel of highly influential professionals from the country's creative industry. The panel includes Nik Amir, director and producer from Lumatic Films; Ariff Zulkarnain from Indigo Films; Raziman Saribini, programme director from Taylor's University; Janna Nick, renowned actress and director, and Azrain Arifin, lecturer at Taylor's University. More than just a standard audition, this is your prime opportunity to step into the world of mainstream entertainment with TV3.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CSIR Startup conclave 2025 to be held in Mumbai
Pune: The will be held in Mumbai on May 20 and 21. It will be organised by three CSIR laboratories in the country: CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (Pune), CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (Goa), and CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (Nagpur). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This two-day event will take place at NESCO Centre. The conclave aims to bring together , scientific researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers. Venture Center, Pune, a science and technology incubator, will be the official incubator partner for the conclave. Jitendra Singh, minister of state independent charge) for science & Technology, Govt of India, Devendra Fadnavis, chief minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, and others will attend the programme. In the Startup Pitch Session, a "Shark Tank"-style segment, selected startups will present their innovations to a panel of investors. This session aims to offer founders a valuable opportunity to gain visibility, receive direct feedback, and explore funding prospects. Additionally, over 50 startups supported by three CSIR labs and Venture Center will showcase their innovations across diverse sectors, including healthcare, diagnostics, sustainability, environmental science, and advanced materials, according to the official release from Venture Center. "Conclaves like these create a valuable confluence of innovation and impact. We are proud to support startups working on solutions rooted in science and engineering, and to help them connect with collaborators, investors, and national networks. The CSIR Start-up Conclave offers exactly the kind of visibility and access that early-stage science-based ventures need to scale," said Premnath, director of Venture Center, in a statement. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In addition to the startup showcase, the conclave will host focused technical sessions on marine robotics, environmental technologies, and biomanufacturing. The exhibition will be open to the public on May 21, offering an opportunity for students, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts to engage with technologies and early-stage companies, and the people behind them, an official release said.
