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Forbes

ACT Grants: Using the VC model for philanthropy

A philanthropy collective set up by venture capitalists (VCs) who came together with tech entrepreneurs and social impact leaders during the pandemic in 2020, has continued and institutionalised its g...

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Hindustan Times

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Next infrastructure revolution will happen underground

Here is a simple question: "How do you get your water?" Almost everyone answers the same way — "from my RO purifier" or "from the filter at home." Almost no one mentions...

July 28, 2026

Fortune India

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Chronic problems, fresh solutions: How health tech startups are reinventing care

Startups are using the latest technologies to cure the health care system of its many chronic ailments, while putting the patient first

June 19, 2023

Fortune India

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Startups are using the latest technologies to cure the health care system of its many chronic ailments, while putting the patient first

June 19, 2023

The Hindu

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Why speech-first, multilingual AI is the future of early learning:

India’s AI debate is often framed around chips, models and global competitiveness. In education, however, the more important question is simpler: can a child understand it?

July 16, 2026

Indian startups pushing for gender parity

Indian startups pushing for gender parity With a thriving startup atmosphere in place, India has made quite a position for itself as the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world. What is furthering the agenda is that startups are also leading the way in accelerating women’s workforce participation in India.

October 31, 2023

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Indian startups pushing for gender parity With a thriving startup atmosphere in place, India has made quite a position for itself as the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world. What is furthering the agenda is that startups are also leading the way in accelerating women’s workforce participation in India.

October 31, 2023

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Indian startups pushing for gender parity With a thriving startup atmosphere in place, India has made quite a position for itself as the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world. What is furthering the agenda is that startups are also leading the way in accelerating women’s workforce participation in India.

October 31, 2023

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Indian startups pushing for gender parity With a thriving startup atmosphere in place, India has made quite a position for itself as the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world. What is furthering the agenda is that startups are also leading the way in accelerating women’s workforce participation in India.

October 31, 2023

The Hindu BusinessLine

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Lignin emerging as a petrochemical alternative

Lignin is the only large-scale, naturally occurring source of aromatic structures that underpin a significant portion of petrochemical products

April 28, 2026

The New Indian Express

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Scanning the Odds Against Cancer

As cancer cases rise in India, startups and researchers are turning to AI to develop simpler screening tools for early detection. But can AI really help millions detect cancer early?

March 15, 2026

Hindustan Tmes

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How venture-like philanthropic capital has the potential to unleash impact at scale

The sheer scale of India’s challenges are well known, but it is also being met with a growing cadre of impact-focused founders.

January 12, 2026

Forbes India

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Chronic problems, fresh solutions: How health tech startups are reinventing care

Startups are using the latest technologies to cure the health care system of its many chronic ailments, while putting the patient first

September 3, 2025

The hindu

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Closing the learning gap: Role of Ed-Tech and venture philanthropy in building a skilled workforce

Transforming education in India through innovative ed-tech solutions to bridge learning gaps and empower youth for inclusive growth.

May 16, 2025

Hindustan times

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How India’s agricultural waste can power a cleaner future

India’s clean energy transition is entering a decisive decade. Under SEBI’s Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) norms, the..

December 17, 2025

The Hindu Business Line

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Startups use cutting-edge tech to satisfy basic needs — from supply of clean drinking water to sanitation

September 1, 2025

CNBC TV 18

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India's changing mental health map: From childhood to old age, a call for collective action

Experts feel awareness about mental health has improved but more needs to be done.

October 10, 2025

Blogs

January 16, 2026

Adalat AI joins the ACT portfolio

November 25, 2025

Lessons from scaling health innovation in India

August 29, 2025

What Catalyst Grants unlock for early-stage founders

January 16, 2026

Building evidence for population-scale impact

November 25, 2025

Climate resilience and the next wave of solutions

August 29, 2025

From pilot to national salience: a founder playbook

January 16, 2026

Why organisational readiness matters for capital

November 25, 2025

Education innovation that reaches the last mile

August 29, 2025

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