Winter 2023 Y Combinator cohort was special due to its size (282 out of 20,000 applications accepted). Founders experienced the benefits of being in the city with in-person program (happy hours, dinners, meetups) and an increased focus on AI startups, including Vellum, Truewind, & Zenfetch. Founders shared the importance of moving quickly & gaining feedback to succeed in their industries, culminating in a valuable experience & network of over 6,000 Y Combinator alumni.
FIITJEE, the pioneering education institute from India, recently launched its Accelerator Program for startups in EdTech, HealthTech, and Social Impact Domain. Companies from 150 applications were selected to join the program and share their ideas with prominent venture capitalists. Demo Day was organized and witnessed by D. K. Goel, FIITJEE's Chairman and Saurabh Srivastava, Chairman of Indian Angel Network and Co-Founder of NASSCOM. The selected startups range from AI-driven voice engines to online education platforms and women safety. FIITJEE also has taken a step further to help EdTech innovators with its Grant Challenge offering cash grants and mentorship.
Discover the six awarded multimedia artists from India, Hong Kong & Singapore for the Julius Baer Next Generation Art Prize for Asia. Each artist was rewarded with USD 10,000 and a 3-month program of mentorship from industry leaders to develop their artwork concept. An inspiring showcase awaits!
House Fund launches an AI accelerator program to support startups and help them succeed with an investment of $1 million. The program offers mentorship and early access to tech, software, and resources so startups can stay ahead of their competitors. Open now, this two month long program is affiliated with UC Berkeley and welcoming applications from alumni, faculty, students, staff, and all others affiliated with the university. Get a chance to network with world-renowned AI professors, and access to connectivity with the top venture capitalists.
Explore the evolution of tech policy from Obama's optimism to Harris's vision at the Democratic National Convention. What's next for Democrats in tech?