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India’s digital transformation is accelerating, with new technologies and frameworks emerging to bridge the gaps between platforms, businesses, and consumers. As industries evolve, the need for seamless interoperability and scalability has never been more critical. What if there was a way to connect the dots and create a unified experience? The answer might be closer than we think and could be the key to unlocking the next wave of innovation in India’s dynamic market. #Beckn #ONDC #DigitalInnovation #FutureOfCommerce #MarketStrategies #StartupEcosystem #VC Nikhil Kamath Vijay Subramaniam Abhijeet Pai Amit Banka Gauri Kuchhal Aman Jain Pramod Varma sujith nair Collective Artists Network Gruhas

🌏 Southeast Asia’s Tech Revolution - From Manufacturing Hub to Digital Powerhouse! While Silicon Valley has long led the charge in tech, Southeast Asia is now crafting its own success story. This vibrant region of 675 million people is transforming rapidly—AI startups launched by Malaysian students, digital healthcare apps adopted by Singapore’s elderly, and billions of dollars in investments pouring in from global tech giants. 📖 Read the latest insights from our member Worldbox Business Intelligence and explore the digital revolution happening in Southeast Asia: 👉 https://lnkd.in/d2wcEvcz #FEBIS #technology #businessinformation #SoutheastAsia #AI #B2B #TradeRiskInformation

Dubai Internet City emphasised the critical role of collaboration in fostering innovative solutions driven by emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI). As a leading technology hub in the region, DIC showcased entrepreneurial successes from its ecosystem at GITEX Africa in Morocco, underscoring the potential of collaborative efforts in driving economic growth. With over 3,500 industry leaders and startups within its ecosystem, including global tech giants like Google and Microsoft, DIC has been instrumental in driving digital transformation for 25 years. Through initiatives like the Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’ and Dubai Universal Blueprint for AI (DUB.AI), DIC aims to unlock AI-enabled economic growth and deliver lasting value. The participation in GITEX Africa highlighted success stories from DIC's ecosystem, showcasing startups like Grambell and Twyn, further cementing its role as a catalyst for innovation in the region. To learn more about fostering innovation and collaboration, visit Mind Cloud Tribe at https://lnkd.in/f3xWj5f #Innovation #Collaboration #TechnologyHub #AI #GITEXAfrica

As the tools of digitisation have started to find a firm footing within businesses across sectors, the resourcefulness of GenAI apps has proven that they are the future. In the race to equip and utilise these tools to its fullest MNCs have turned to their GCCs set up in India. Companies are looking to use GCCs as a 'sandbox environment' to develop PoCs as they leverage GenAI to grow. In India specifically, GCCs have shown great adaptability to evolving technological trends. From an initial focus on cloud migration, we see a shift to innovation and efficient service provision to the world. This potential and trust that the Indian services exports market project will be key to driving development and growth in the economy. Vikas Khemani; Manoj Bahety; Swati Khemani #AI #Digitisation #CloudMigration #Innovation #ServicesExports #TechnologicalTrend #GenAI

China unicorns 2024. 🇨🇳🦄 ByteDance has clinched the title of the world's largest unicorn company for the third year in a row. It boasts a valuation of 1.56 trillion yuan, according to Hurun's Global Unicorn Index 2024. More below. 🦄 SpaceX follows in second place with a value of 1.28 trillion yuan, while OpenAI has soared to third place with 710 billion yuan. 🦄 The research institute listed non-public companies worldwide founded after 2000 and valued at over US$1 billion. 🦄 The top 10 saw a combined growth value of 1.4 trillion yuan, nearly half of the total growth on the list. What’s the unicorn scene like in China? 👇 China is home to 369 unicorns, with over a quarter involved in AI and semiconductors. ✔️ These Chinese unicorns have an average valuation of US$3.8 billion. AI unicorns are the highest valued at US$6.76 billion, followed by fintech firms at US$6.57 billion. ✔️ AI unicorns make up 14.1% and semiconductor unicorns 12.2% of the 369 total. ✔️ The growth in unicorns in Mainland China reflects the gloomy state of IPOs in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, where more companies have delayed their listings. What’s your take on the above? 🤔👇 Are unicorn counts even relevant these days? —- #china #tech #innovation Insights via Hurun, CB Insights, SCMP ❗️ Engage in future-forward China tech conversations. Drop me a message to learn more about our China tours.

++ Dubai Internet City Showcases Regional Innovation at GITEX AFRICA ++ Dubai Internet City showcases homegrown entrepreneurial excellence at GITEX Africa in Morocco; The globally influential tech hub has led the Middle East’s digital transformation drive for 25 years. A diverse range of accelerators and enablers must collaboratively build pathways to harness the promise of AI and ensure its benefits deliver globally impactful innovation. As the cradle of digital transformation in the region and home to the world’s leading early AI adopters, Dubai Internet City is uniquely positioned to catalyse this journey. "Inspired by the long-term vision of Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’ and DUB.AI, our vibrant and inclusive ecosystem embraces global expertise to further drive innovation and economic development for the good of all. We aim to reinforce the significance of collaboration between stakeholders across the value chain, including policymakers, tech corporations, and start-ups as we spotlight the best and brightest talent from our ecosystem at GITEX Africa." - Ammar Al Malik, Executive Vice President of Commercial, TECOM Group, on behalf of Dubai Internet City #techafricanews #gitexafrica #artificialintelligence #economic #development #digitaltransformation

Forget the stereotypes – Indian innovation is making waves! Indian entrepreneurs and engineers are driving the development of groundbreaking solutions across various tech sectors. Here are some exciting examples: 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Imagine paying for anything with just a tap on your phone – that’s the reality thanks to companies like @PhonePe The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), a brainchild of Indian innovation, is now a global gold standard for digital payments. It’s amazing to see UPI making its mark around the world! 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀 Who could forget the buzz around @ISRO’s Mars mission and the Mangalyaan satellite? These milestones not only show India’s capabilities in space but also its drive to explore the unknown and make space more accessible. It’s truly inspiring to think about what’s next! 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀 Indian innovators are also making a big difference in healthcare. Take Theragnostic & Devices India Pvt. Ltd. – they’ve developed an affordable, rapid test for tuberculosis that’s transforming healthcare accessibility in many developing countries. Innovation with a purpose! 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁–𝗚𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 And let’s not forget the younger generation – folks like Pranav Mistry, who invented Sixth Sense technology, and Aarav Seth, who created a solar-powered water purifier. Their work is reshaping the future and showing just how bright our tech landscape can be. This is just a peek into the incredible innovations coming out of India. These trailblazers are not only solving real-world problems but also inspiring the next wave of tech talent. What Indian innovation are you excited about? Share your thoughts in the comments! #IndianInnovation #TechLeaders #GlobalImpact #MadeInIndia #StartUpNation #SpaceTech #HealthcareTech #FutureofTech

“Technology has been able to open up that field significantly... it’s not only about access to health care but it’s also about access to Quality Health Care” - Ashim Egunjobi, Managing Partner at Octerra Capital Did you know the global health tech market is set to skyrocket from $180.2 billion in 2023 to $549.7 billion by 2028? And Africa's health tech sector is right there with it, projected to grow from $3.8 billion in 2023 with a 23.4% CAGR through 2030. 🚀 Well… In this episode of Startup Caps, explore with us on Startup Caps the rapid advancement of Africa's HealthTech industry, from remote patient monitoring, digital diagnostics to online pharmacies. Joining us were esteemed guests: Ashim Egunjobi, Managing Partner at Octerra Capital Khaled Ben Jilani, Senior Partner at AfricInvest Group Joanna Bichsel, Founder and CEO at Kasha Global, Inc. 🔑 Key Talking Points: HealthTech & FinTech: The convergence of health tech and fintech is on the rise, with startup founders creatively addressing cash flow constraints faced by clinics and healthcare providers through strategic mergers. Artificial Intelligence: AI has been instrumental in diagnostics since before COVID-19, aiding healthcare practitioners in rapid vaccine development and enhancing diagnostic accuracy. Blockchain: In Africa, blockchain is providing a secure and immutable ledger for storing patient health records, ensuring data integrity and reducing the risk of tampering or unauthorised access. Catch the full episode for a comprehensive look at the transformative trends and opportunities in Africa's HealthTech space. Episode 7 catch-up: https://lnkd.in/dRhzWhT5 Startup Caps is brought to you by Onafriq. #StartupCapsAfrica #HealthTech #StartupCaps Dare Okoudjou Zamandlovu N. Christian Bwakira Desiree Brouwer Mariska Van Den Brink Tiyani Makamu

📈 HealthTech is the second most innovative sector today after DeepTech according to the Techstars 2024 State of Innovation Survey. 💡 What's even more exciting is how different regions perceive this trend: 48% of respondents in Latin America, 44% in Western Europe, and 42% in North America see HealthTech as the most innovative sector. 👉 Key insights from the report • 34% of founders goal is to sell their start-up to a larger company • 45% of founders declared to have experience anxiety in the past year • #AI is seen more of an enhancer or component to the offering rather than the product itself • #Asia tech hubs are rising with #Singapore leading the march • #Africa is seen a new area of for #startup spike in 2024 🚀 At Vickino, we're proud to be part of this transformative journey, pioneering advancements that are shaping the future of healthcare. #HealthTech #Innovation #DigitalHealth #Vickino