Kerala’s journey towards a dynamic and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem took a remarkable leap forward with the successful conclusion of the Women Entrepreneurs Conclave 2025 on October 13 at the Lulu International Convention Centre, Thrissur. The event gathered an inspiring audience of over 1,500 women entrepreneurs from across Kerala, showcasing the rapidly evolving landscape where women are not just participants but leaders in business innovation and growth. The conclave was more than a gathering; it was a powerful platform empowering women to embrace the opportunities technology presents for scaling and sustainability…
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The Future Factory Forum Chennai Ignites SME Digital Transformation
The Future Factory Forum, Chennai, held on 25th September 2025 at Taj Wellington Mews, marked a breakthrough moment for India’s manufacturing landscape. Organised by Small Enterprise India in association with K-Tech CoE Data Science & AI – NASSCOM and Madras Chamber MCCI, the event brought together 120+ SME leaders, 20 expert speakers, and 45+ curated B2B meetings with some of the country’s most innovative technology startups. A heartfelt thank you to every attendee, our eminent speakers, and dedicated partners — your presence, insights, and support made this event not just…
Skydo and Veem: Redefining Cross-Border Payments for India’s Global Entrepreneurs
As Indian businesses continue to expand globally, seamless and compliant cross-border payment solutions have become a defining factor in their growth journey. In this context, Skydo, a Bengaluru-based cross-border payments platform, has emerged as a game-changer for exporters, freelancers, and SMEs looking to simplify international collections. Strengthening its mission further, Skydo recently announced a strategic partnership with Veem , a leading global payments provider trusted by over 1.1 million users worldwide. Through this collaboration, Skydo’s Instalinks now enable Indian businesses to receive USD payments directly from U.S. clients with greater…
EcoEx Raises USD $4 Million to Power Clean Tech Expansion; Eyes USD $20M Scale & IPO Plans
EcoEx has secured USD $4 Million in a strategic funding round led by Dovetail Global Fund PCC, Navbharat Investment Fund, and Narnolia Velox Fund, with participation from domestic and international investors ahead of IPO preparation. The fresh capital will fuel technology enhancement, talent acquisition, expansion, and strengthening Clean Technology solutions as EcoEx scales its newly launched Waste Commodity App a first-of-its-kind mobile application enabling fully traceable and compliant digital trade of materials. “This funding marks a pivotal moment for EcoEx. With the support of global and domestic investors, we are…
CynLr and IISc Partner to Decode Biological Vision for Real-World Robotics
CynLr, a foundational technology building company in Robotics and AI, has announced a strategic collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), India’s premier science and engineering institution, to explore the intersection of neuroscience and robotics. The initiative, titled Visual Neuroscience for Cybernetics, is focused on developing perception-led robotic systems that adapt to the real world with the same flexibility as the human brain. The research aims to translate core principles from neuroscience into foundations for robotics. This includes studying how the brain handles depth, motion, and object continuity through…
Kalamassery Karshikotsavam 2025: Bridging Agriculture, Industry, and Innovation
The bustling town of Kalamassery is once again in the spotlight as it hosts the third edition of the Kalamassery Agricultural Festival (Karshikotsavam), being held from August 26 to September 2, 2025, at Chakkolas Ground, Ernakulam. More than just a celebration, this festival is an inspiring convergence of agriculture, industry, innovation, culture, and community spirit—a platform where tradition meets progress and grassroots enterprise connects with modern development. Krishikkoppam Kalamassery: Reviving Agriculture, Empowering Farmers At a time when Kerala heavily relies on imported farm produce of uncertain quality, Kalamassery is rewriting…
Quoqo: Redefining Legal-Tech with AI to Empower SME Growth
In today’s fast-moving business world, legal and compliance processes are often seen as slow, complex, and resource-heavy, a bottleneck for growth, especially for SMEs. Recognising this challenge, Chetan Nagendra, a seasoned corporate and technology law expert, founded Quoqo Technologies Pvt Ltd in 2021 with a bold vision: to make legal workflows as seamless, intelligent, and scalable as modern enterprises demand. Drawing on two decades of experience in building technology-forward legal practices and advising companies on cross-border compliance, he set out to reimagine how organizations approach contracts, risk, and compliance. At…
EnMac: India’s First AI-Powered Autonomous Robot for Businesses of All Sizes
At the heart of every transformative startup lies a bold question. For Sumana Mandal, that question was: “What if robots could adapt to the real world, not just the perfect factory floor?” From building precision actuators, the silent muscles inside machines, to creating EnMac, India’s first AI-powered autonomous mobile robot designed for imperfect shop floors, her journey reflects both resilience and vision. What began as a leap of faith with limited capital and a two-member team soon evolved into a company redefining automation for businesses of all sizes. Unlike traditional…
Daten & Wissen: Democratizing Enterprise-Grade AI for Indian SMEs
Daten & Wissen , a pioneering AI-driven company, is on a mission to bridge the gap between complex artificial intelligence solutions and the everyday needs of small and medium enterprises. Founded in November 2019 by visionaries Chirag Tank and Jitendra Purohit , the company was built with a bold idea: to make enterprise-grade AI both practical and affordable for SMEs. At a time when digital transformation seemed out of reach for many smaller businesses, Daten & Wissen positioned itself as an enabler of growth, helping organizations harness the power of…
SME-StartX: Catalysing Transformational Growth for Startup Innovators in Manufacturing
The Future Factory Forum, held on June 27 at Taj Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru, marked a significant milestone in India’s SME manufacturing digitisation journey. Drawing over 150 SMEs from manufacturing and allied sectors, the forum offered a powerful platform for learning, collaboration, and future-readiness. However, what stood out as a game-changer this year was the SME-StartX initiative—a parallel event designed to connect innovative tech startups with their ideal SME clientele through focused, curated, one-to-one business meetings. A Breakthrough for Startups – One Day, One Platform, Real Connections For most tech startups, the…