Ax-4 mission marks historic return to space for India, Poland, and Hungary
Axiom Mission 4 launched on June 25th, sending astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary to the International Space Station for the first time in more than 40 years, according to the mission update blog on Axiom Space’s website.
India is represented by Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a test pilot with the Indian Air Force and an astronaut with ISRO. Shukla is also piloting the Ax-4 mission. Led by American astronaut Peggy Whitson, the crew will spend 14 days conducting nearly 60 scientific studies representing 31 countries.
This milestone mission highlights renewed international collaboration and is Axiom Space’s most research-intensive mission to date, advancing global microgravity research.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the IAF representing India on the Ax-4 mission to the International Space Station. Video courtesy Axiom Space website.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurates AIC–NIFIE incubation centre at IIM Mumbai
India’s Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the AIC–NIFIE incubation centre at IIM Mumbai, aiming to foster innovation and entrepreneurship under the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission, according to a press release.
AIC stands for Atal Incubation Centre, and NIFIE is the NITIE Incubation Foundation for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. And NITIE, now known as Indian Institute of Mangement Mumbai, is the National Institute for Training in Industrial Engineering.
The new centre, supported by the Atal Innovation Mission, will provide startup incubation, mentorship, and industry linkages, focusing on manufacturing, supply chain, sustainability, and digital transformation.
Bosch and Mindgrove partner to drive semiconductor innovation in India
Bosch Global Software Technologies and Mindgrove Technologies have signed an MoU to jointly develop advanced System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions for sectors such as industrial automation, consumer electronics, automotive, and IoT, according to a press release.
The collaboration leverages Bosch’s R&D expertise and Mindgrove’s chip design capabilities, focusing on RISC-V architecture and co-development of software tools.
The partnership aims to accelerate innovation, field deployment, and commercialization of semiconductor-driven products for Indian and global markets.
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Ather to unveil new scooter platform, EL, and Ather Stack 7.0 at Community Day 2025
Ather Energy, a premium electric scooter maker in Bengaluru, will host its third Community Day at the end of August 2025, themed “Technology that works like magic,” according to a press release.
The event will feature the debut of Ather’s new scooter platform, EL, next-generation fast chargers, and the upgraded Ather Stack 7.0 software. Aimed at expanding Ather’s product range and improving charging convenience, the company’s Community Day continues to be a major gathering for Ather owners and enthusiasts.
SolarSquare named to World Economic Forum’s 2025 Technology Pioneers list
SolarSquare, a leading rooftop solar solutions venture based in Mumbai, has been named to the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Technology Pioneers list, joining 100 global innovators, including 10 Indian startups recognized this year, according to a press release.
The company’s tech-driven platform and patented WindPro Mount system have enabled more than 20,000 installations, advancing solar adoption in India. SolarSquare will contribute to WEF initiatives and participate in the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2025 in Tianjin, China.
Indian startups rank global no. 3 in H1 tech funding, despite fall: Tracxn
India’s tech startups raised $4.8 billion in H1 2025, a 25 percent drop from the same period last year, impacted by the global macroeconomic uncertainties. Despite the drop, India ranked no. 3, globally, behind the US and UK, surpassing Germany and Israel, according to a press release from Tracxn, a private markets intelligence provider.
Transportation and logistics tech led sector growth, while Bengaluru and Delhi attracted the most funding. Despite fewer mega-deals, the ecosystem showed resilience with increased acquisitions and continued investor interest from VCs including LetsVenture, AngelList, and Accel.
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