The Innovation Dispatch

Government Funding

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Diverse hands contributing to a venture capital fund in a modern emerging market cityscape, symbolizing government investment and growth.
Startups

Governments Boost Venture Capital in Emerging Markets with New Funds

In 2023, government-backed funds in Southeast Asia committed a staggering $15 billion to venture capital, a 40% surge year-over-year, according to Asian Development Bank.

Diego Navarro·August 16, 2026
Indian flag merging with a futuristic cityscape, symbolizing national tech growth, with entrepreneurs collaborating around a holographic financial display.
Startups

India Issues Guidelines for Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0

India's government has just unleashed a ₹10,000 crore fund for startups, but with a twist: deep-tech ventures can now secure up to 40% of their fund's corpus, capped at ₹500 crore, over an 18-year ten

Diego Navarro·April 26, 2026
Indian government launches a significant Rs 10,000 crore fund to boost deep tech and manufacturing startups, fostering innovation and self-reliance.
Startups

Indian government launches Rs 10,000 crore fund for deep tech startups

The Indian government has just committed Rs 10,000 crore to a new fund, specifically targeting deeptech and manufacturing startups, marking a significant state-backed push into critical innovation sec

Diego Navarro·April 14, 2026