Waynesboro's Grow Waynesboro initiative is now targeting the Rockfish Gateway corridor, offering grants up to $25,000 after a seven-week training series. This expansion aims to invigorate the area alongside existing businesses, with applications open until January 12, 2026.

A student-led startup, FaimFarms P Ltd, has secured a Rs 5 lakh grant from ICAR Pusa, New Delhi, for its pioneering agricultural innovations. Mentored by SKUAST K's SKIIE, this funding will aid in product development and commercialization, furthering their mission to enhance farming solutions.

Podman Quadlets and Traefik enable a secure, production-grade container deployment on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, exemplified by Forgejo Git service integration. This architecture enhances security with network segmentation and systemd-managed configurations, favoring Podman for its rootless, daemonless design aligning with Red Hat's security goals.

Dubai's startup scene faces growth hurdles due to weak operating models, despite its pro-business climate. Fractional leadership is emerging as a solution, offering scalable expertise without full-time costs.

The Tuoi Tre Startup Award 2025, themed "Co-creating the future with AI," highlighted innovative startups using AI in sectors like healthcare and education. Over 100 applications were received, and standout projects were honored with prizes up to 100 million VND, plus networking opportunities and expert seminars.

WT 3.0 Startup-Investor Meet accelerates funding and commercialization for deeptech startups in healthcare and biotechnology, building on the success of previous editions. Key figures like Dr. Uday Saxena and Dr. Taranjit Kaur highlighted the event's role in advancing India's bio-economy, while the launch of NEXASWEET showcased the commercialization potential of innovative biotech products.

StartupConsulting.com debuts a new advisory platform for guiding early to growth-stage startups in strategy and capital planning. With a focus on actionable insights, it eschews lengthy presentations for clear frameworks and practical outputs, emphasizing speed and clarity in decision-making.

EVE, a B2B inbox revenue engine targeting high email-to-revenue industries, has secured $2 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its innovative CRM system. The funding, led by Firsthand.VC and supported by a16z Scout Fund, will accelerate product development and help EVE expand its user base beyond the 500 SMBs already on its waitlist.

Trellis AI, a YC-backed healthcare startup, leverages AI to transform unstructured documents into structured data in EHRs, significantly reducing treatment times and administrative costs. The San Francisco-based company is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer, offering competitive compensation including equity, to help scale its technology across healthcare systems nationwide.

Archimedes emerges as a Python toolkit to simplify hardware deployment by generating optimized C code for embedded systems, likened to a 'PyTorch for hardware.' It emphasizes control systems and dynamics models over neural networks, with a focus on Python-to-C code generation and integration with CasADi for advanced computational tasks.

The Philippine government has committed over P2.1 billion to boost its startup ecosystem, supporting 212 startups through a robust network of 158 technology business incubators. With the DICT taking the lead in 2025, the Innovative Startup Act aims for ambitious growth, including four unicorns and $10 billion in investments by 2030.

Atlas, OpenAI's AI-native browser, offers eight innovative use cases for scaling businesses by reducing workload and enhancing efficiency. It promises a step-by-step setup guide, a free AI Success Kit, and strategies to cut over 40 weekly hours of busywork, positioning itself as a vital tool for solo entrepreneurs.

The NIST AI Risk Management Framework (RMF), encompassing Govern, Map, Measure, and Manage, aims to help businesses implement AI governance without prescribing exact methods. Early adopters like Zendesk and Salesforce use this framework as a market differentiator, with emphasis on trust, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Jonah Solomon's "Scrappy Strategies" provides a pragmatic guide for African startups to craft impactful PR through storytelling rather than hefty budgets. By targeting key regions like Lagos and Nairobi, Solomon emphasizes founder-driven PR with actionable steps to build credibility and engage audiences effectively.

The Netherlands is launching SLDBatt, a major initiative to develop sustainable long-duration batteries for renewable energy storage. Backed by over €30 million from the national Growth Fund, it aims to enhance energy security and reduce material reliance, positioning the nation as a leader in this field.

Mentra is ambitiously scaling its smart glasses ecosystem with a focus on the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, expecting widespread adoption by 2026. The San Francisco-based startup is seeking a Head of Growth to drive this expansion, emphasizing marketing, product strategy, and developer engagement.

In today's fast-paced AI landscape, startups must focus on product quality, rapid iteration, and strong go-to-market strategies to attract Series A investors. These investors are increasingly emphasizing data output, technical depth, and quick revenue generation as they navigate a new, dynamic framework for AI investments.

Swedish company Modvion secures EU Innovation Fund backing to expand production of wooden wind turbine towers, potentially receiving up to €39.1 million. The initiative supports the EU's goals to reduce carbon emissions, enhance cleantech manufacturing, and transition to renewable energy, with Modvion's towers offering a sustainable alternative to traditional materials.

Goodie Nation's TAP Forward Demo Night in Atlanta highlighted diverse agency founders, emphasizing inclusive creative leadership. The program, set to expand nationally, offers tailored mentorship and connects agencies with global brands, bridging network gaps for diverse entrepreneurs.