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India Tech Report: Daily Morning Brief

India Tech Report: Daily Morning Brief

De : Hari Arakali
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 Daily brief on deep tech and climate tech news from India and around the world, every week day.

www.indiatechreport.inHari Arakali Direction Economie Management et direction Politique et gouvernement
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    • Manastu raises $3 million to advance green rocket propulsion tech, and more

      Manastu raises $3 million to advance green rocket propulsion tech, and more
      Aug 12 2025

      Speciale Invest closes Fund III at Rs 600 crore Fund III to back deep tech startupsSpeciale Invest has closed its third fund at Rs 600 crore, exceeding the Chennai-based early-stage deep-tech VC firm’s initial target, according to multiple media reports. With Fund III, the VC firm will invest Rs 7-10 crore in 18-20 early-stage startups focused on AI, space tech, climate tech, quantum systems, advanced manufacturing, and dual-use strategic tech, with flexibility for larger cheques.

      The fund emphasises scaling ‘sovereign-edge’ technologies and globally competitive IP from India, with half set aside for follow-up investments. Ownership stakes are targeted to increase to 15 percent.

      Lavni Ventures launches Rs 200 crore fund to back deep-tech impact startupsLavni Ventures, in Bengaluru, has announced the first close of its Rs 200 crore deep-tech impact fund to support science-driven startups tackling climate, healthcare, energy, and education challenges, Entrackr reports. The fund will invest Rs 2-8 crore at Seed to Series A stages and Rs 8-15 crore for follow-ons, focusing on scalable solutions and measurable impact.

      Lavni’s Fund I portfolio enabled millions of student learning hours, thousands of healthcare interventions, and significant CO₂ savings, according to the report.

      Neuralzome Cybernetic raises $2.4 million to advance autonomous robotics techNeuralzome Cybernetic, in Bengaluru, has raised $2.4 million in pre-seed funding led by 8X Ventures and others to accelerate its autonomous robotics technology across sectors like agriculture, mining, and manufacturing, Economic Times reports.

      Founded in 2023, the startup develops teachable, no-code AI agents, targeting Robot-as-a-Service for labour-intensive markets. Its NeuralPilot platform, integrated with RedPill simulation, drastically reduces robot training time and costs. The new investment will support operations expansion in North America and Europe.

      Manastu Space raises $3 million for green propulsion and in-orbit refuelling techManastu Space, in Mumbai, has raised $3 million in an extended Series A round led by the VC firm Capital-A, to advance its green propulsion and in-orbit refuelling tech, the company said in a press release. Existing investors, including Capital 2B and IAN, also participated in this round which marks Capital A’s first space-tech investment, according to the release.

      The funding will accelerate the commercial rollout of Manastu’s green propulsion and debris-avoidance systems, and advance in-orbit refuelling technologies. Founded by IIT Bombay alumni, the startup aims to expand its U.S., Europe, and Asia presence, tapping into the growing $40B Indian private space economy.

      Colruyt boosts grocery order fulfilment productivity with autonomous mobile robotsColruyt Group, a large supermarket chain in Europe, partnered with TCS to automate order picking in its Collect & Go centres using autonomous self-driving vehicle (SDV) robots. These robots guide staff, optimise routes, and display items to pick, raising picking productivity by 20 percent and reducing costs. This innovation streamlines warehouse operations, handles rising demand, and sets the foundation for further automation across Colruyt's distribution network.

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    • Historic NASA-ISRO satellite launched, Harvard researchers show quantum optical systems breakthrough, and more

      Historic NASA-ISRO satellite launched, Harvard researchers show quantum optical systems breakthrough, and more
      Aug 1 2025
      ISRO, NASA launch historic NISAR satellite to revolutionize Earth observationIn the successful launch of a historic satellite mission being conducted jointly by Indian Space Research Organisation and America’s National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, was sent to space yesterday onboard ISRO’s GSLV-F16 rocket from Sriharikota, according to an update provided by ISRO.NISAR is the world’s first Earth observation satellite equipped with dual-frequency L- and S-band synthetic aperture radars. the 2,393-kg spacecraft will operate in a 747-kilometre Sun-synchronous orbit for at least three years.NISAR will scan the globe every 12 days, providing high-resolution, all-weather imagery critical for tracking earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, ice sheet movement, and environmental changes. The $1.5 billion mission, featuring a 12-meter deployable antenna and state-of-the-art SweepSAR technology, exemplifies a decade-long Indo-US partnership. SweepSAR stands for sweep synthetic aperture radar, and the technology enables both wide area coverage and fine spatial resolution in Earth observation.All data will be freely accessible, supporting global disaster management, infrastructure monitoring, climate science, and sustainable development for both advanced and developing regions.Harvard shrinks quantum computing with chip-thin metasurfaceHarvard University researchers have engineered what they describe as an ultra-thin ‘metasurface’ that collapses complex quantum optical systems onto a single chip, according to a news post on the university’s website. The device, which leverages nanoscale structures to precisely control light, offers a compact replacement for bulky quantum setups used in photon-based information processing. This breakthrough, led by Professor Federico Capasso, could enable scalable, room-temperature quantum computing and networks, transforming the field with greater stability and manufacturability.Columbia develops radiation-hardened chips for CERN’s particle colliderColumbia University researchers have developed next-generation radiation-hardened microchips designed for the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, SciTech Daily reports. The chips are built to withstand intense radiation while maintaining high performance, crucial for capturing data from high-energy particle collisions. This technological leap, achieved by Columbia’s engineers, is poised to significantly boost the longevity and reliability of detectors, which are central to advancing research in particle physics.Fal raises $125 million as AI infrastructure valuations surgeFal, a San Francisco based provider of artificial intelligence infrastructure, has raised $125 million in a Series C funding round, valuing the company at $1.5 billion, Reuters reports. Led by Meritech and joined by Salesforce Ventures, Shopify Ventures, and Google AI Futures Fund, the investment reflects surging demand for generative AI models beyond text. Fal's technology powers enterprises to create tailored advertising assets and supports multimodal AI applications, marking its expansion in the rapidly growing generative media market.Safe Security raises $70 million to build AI-powered cyber defenseSafe Security, an AI-led cyber risk management tools provider in Palo Alto, has raised $70 million in a Series C round led by Avataar Ventures, alongside Susquehanna Asia Venture Capital, NextEquity Partners, and Prosperity7 Ventures, Economic Times reports. The funding will fuel expansion of research and development, particularly in autonomous agentic AI systems, as Safe pushes toward creating cyberAGI — an artificial general intelligence for cybersecurity. The company, founded by IIT Bombay alumni, helps major enterprises like Google and Fidelity assess and mitigate real-time cyber risks.In ConversationInsightPrevious This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.indiatechreport.in
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    • India tests Pralay missile, Meta’s wristband breakthrough, Hyundai and IITM set up Hydrogen hub, and more

      India tests Pralay missile, Meta’s wristband breakthrough, Hyundai and IITM set up Hydrogen hub, and more
      Jul 31 2025
      DRDO successfully tests Pralay indigenous quasi-ballistic missileDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), India’s top defense R&D agency, conducted two consecutive successful flight tests of the Pralay missile off Odisha’s coast, according to a government press release. The solid-propellant, quasi-ballistic missile — developed by multiple DRDO labs and industry partners — demonstrated precise targeting and robust system performance. The trials validate the missile’s range capabilities and pave the way for its induction into the Indian Armed Forces, enhancing India’s technological edge in missile systems.India expands EV charging stations in Tier-2 cities under PM E-DRIVEThe Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, reports that there are 4,625 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are operational in Tier-2 cities as of April 2025. With a ₹2,000 crore allocation from the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, the government allows private entrepreneurs to install charging stations – no license needed – and offers policy incentives to accelerate infrastructure growth, reflecting a broader push towards electrification beyond India’s metros.DPIIT and Ather Energy join forces to boost India’s EV manufacturingIndia’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has signed an MoU with Ather Energy Limited, one of India’s top electric vehicle makers, in Bengaluru. Under the Build in Bharat initiative, the partnership will provide mentorship, infrastructure support, and talent programs aimed at advancing India’s EV and clean mobility sector. The collaboration seeks to strengthen the startup ecosystem and drive the nation’s transition towards sustainable transportation.Hyundai Motor India unveils hydrogen innovation hub with IIT MadrasHyundai Motor India Limited has set up the Hyundai HTWO Innovation Centre in partnership with IIT Madras and the Government of Tamil Nadu. The Chennai-based 65,000 sq. ft. research hub aims to accelerate green hydrogen technology through advanced labs, digital twins, and pilot-scale testing for electrolyzers and fuel cells, according to a post on the IITM website. Hyundai pledged Rs. 100 crore to foster indigenous hydrogen innovation and workforce development, supporting India’s net-zero and energy independence goals.Aeva, LG Innotek in $50 million lidar chip manufacturing pactAeva Technologies, a US-based developer of 4D lidar sensing systems in Mountain View, California, has struck a major chip manufacturing partnership with LG Innotek, the components subsidiary of Seoul-based LG Group, TechCrunch reports. LG Innotek will invest up to $50 million and manufacture Aeva’s Atlas Ultra 4D lidar sensor for automotive customers, with plans to expand into consumer electronics and industrial applications. The collaboration aims to accelerate production and adoption of silicon photonics-based FMCW lidar technology, which uniquely measures both distance and object velocity in real time.Meta unveils wrist-based human-computer interface that uses hand gesturesMeta Platforms, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has unveiled a breakthrough non-invasive wristband that translates hand gestures and subtle finger movements into digital commands. Using surface electromyography (sEMG) and AI trained on thousands of users, the device generalizes out-of-the-box, letting wearers control computers, type in the air, and interact with devices by intention alone. Focused on both mainstream and accessibility use—including for those with paralysis—the technology could be commercially available within a few years, marking a potential paradigm shift in human-computer interaction.MIT unveils transmitter chip that boosts wireless device efficiencyResearchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), in the US, have unveiled a transmitter chip that significantly improves the energy efficiency and reliability of wireless communications, MIT News reports. Designed for integration into existing and next-generation devices, the chip uses an innovative modulation scheme and a GRAND-inspired decoding algorithm to reduce signal errors, extending battery life and range for connected devices. The breakthrough, presented at a major industry symposium, could expedite advances in 6G and Internet of Things applications.Quantum researchers propose scalable path for photonic optionAn international scientific team has proposed a scalable path for photonic quantum computing by leveraging semiconductor quantum dots, Quantum Insider reports. These nanostructures can generate high-purity, indistinguishable single photons on demand—essential for building large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum processors. The study emphasizes integration with current chip fabrication techniques and highlights potential breakthroughs in modular design and hybrid system networking, bringing practical, scalable quantum photonic computers ...
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