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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Thin ecosystem & low visibility keep Telangana startups away from big funding
Hyderabad: Telangana may be known as a tech hub, but only 37 startups from the state have secured funding through the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) scheme under the Startup India initiative. These startups received a total of Rs 600 crore through Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). This figure is significantly lower compared to top-performing states. Karnataka leads with 396 startups backed and Rs 7,348 crore in funding, followed by Maharashtra with Rs 5,606 crore and Delhi with Rs 3,689 crore. In all, 1,282 startups across India have received Rs 23,679 crore in funding through AIFs, according to data tabled in the Lok Sabha. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Ramesh Loganathan, chief operating officer of the Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE), one of the largest academic incubators in the country, said the funding process lacks transparency and is tilted in favor of cities like Bengaluru and Noida. "It's not easy to get investments through the Fund of Funds scheme. There's limited transparency, clear bias towards certain cities, and we lack a robust startup ecosystem," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Benefits of Trading Bitcoin CFDs IC Markets Learn More Undo He added that while Telangana has a fair number of startups, many don't meet quality benchmarks. "Even the top-tier startups tend to relocate to Bengaluru or other hubs in search of better ecosystems and visibility," he said. AIFs are pooled investment vehicles that draw funds from contributors and invest in unlisted companies, including startups. Investments are made in phases after a thorough evaluation and execution of agreements. Startup founders in Hyderabad echoed similar concerns. Saketha Pingali, founder of Smart Pharma, pointed to the time-consuming process and lack of visibility. "I don't apply for Startup India schemes because the process is long and uncertain. Unless the amount is substantial, it's not worth it," she said. "Even early-stage startups in Bengaluru get noticed because they're active online, with branding and regular updates. In Telangana, many strong startups go unnoticed due to a lack of visibility and investor presence." The data highlights the urgent need for strengthening Telangana's startup ecosystem if it wants to compete with the country's leading innovation hubs.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC Breakfast viewers fume 'that's enough' as they complain about Euro coverage
BBC Breakfast viewers took to social media on Sunday morning to beg for "any other news" as they issued the same complaint about the show. BBC Breakfast viewers expressed their frustration during Sunday's programme. With the Women's Euro 2025 final set to commence later that day, the corporation devoted significant airtime to covering the build-up to the match. Despite the growing anticipation on the programme regarding whether the England Lionesses could reclaim their championship crown following their 2022 Euro triumph, certain viewers were far from pleased with the comprehensive coverage. One individual remarked:"Yessss, more women's football said nobody ever." Another person commented: "For god's sake, it's BBC Breakfast, not Match of the Day. Jump on a bandwagon." A further viewer exclaimed: "Give it a f****in' rest FFS." With one irritated fan adding: "No more lionesses. That's enough, f******g hellfire. "FFS let's talk about the lionesses again, no let's not," remarked another. As one viewer shared: "Any other news but football??" Someone else posted: "I'm Bored with the England coverage now; way too much time is being spent on it." Another added: " Who the bl***y cares?" Throughout the broadcast, Rachel and Roger chatted to former England goalkeeper and current pundit Rachel Brown-Finnis, who was broadcasting live from Basel ahead of the fixture, reports the Express. The BBC presenter asked: "How are you feeling this morning? Put aside your professional head for a moment. We will get into the football, but just how's the gut this morning?" Rachel responded: "As it has been throughout, to be honest, it's been pretty steady! I genuinely mean that. Even though the highs and the lows, the quarter-finals, the knockout games, which pretty much started from the Netherlands game, we had to win that, otherwise, we were out!". "So, yeah, really kind of- I've grown with confidence with the tournament. Seen us claw it back from two-nil, seen it clawed back from one-nil. I even think we might go into the league today, how about that!". Later in the programme, BBC Breakfast featured a compilation of messages from famous personalities sending their best wishes to the England Lionesses. Celebrity supporters included Claudia Winkleman, Romesh Ranganathan, Matt Baker, Ross Kemp, Naga Munchetty, and Charlie Stayt. as England face Spain.
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Porter Airlines E195-E2 Pilots Begin Training in Montreal With New Embraer CAE Training Services (ECTS) Full-Flight Simulator
MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter and Embraer CAE Training Services (ECTS) today announced the expansion of the airline's pilot training operations with the deployment of a state-of-the-art Embraer E195-E2 full-flight simulator (FFS) at CAE's Montreal training centre. Training began in May 2025 supported by ECTS, a joint venture between Embraer and CAE. The latest generation 7000XR Series FFS, equipped with the advanced CAE Prodigy visual system, was developed and manufactured by CAE in Montreal. This strategic deployment will enable more Porter pilots to train closer to home, supporting the airline's rapid growth and contributing to the development of skilled aviation jobs in Canada. Comprehensive initial and recurrent training for E2 pilots will be delivered in Montreal. The simulator will enhance Porter's E2 pilot training program by increasing capacity to meet the demand for its expanding fleet - 46 aircraft have already been delivered, with up to 100 expected. 'This partnership with ECTS brings together three leading aviation organizations,' said Kent Woodside, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Porter Airlines. 'CAE's expertise in training and simulation technology ensures our pilots receive the highest quality and safety standards for our pilots operating Embraer's latest E195-E2 model.' The new E2 FFS is equipped with the CAE Prodigy Image Generator (IG) which leverages Epic Games' Unreal Engine for more realistic and effective training. CAE Prodigy elevates sessions in the simulator with advanced technology, providing photorealistic renderings and enhanced moving models that result in a more immersive pilot training environment. 'We are thrilled to welcome Porter, a new airline partner, to CAE's training centre in Montreal, and we look forward to supporting their training on the E2 aircraft,' said Michel Azar-Hmouda, CAE's Division President, Commercial Aviation. 'Our joint venture with Embraer enables us to elevate aviation safety and training standards by delivering world-class solutions to support the growth of the E195-E2 fleet around the world.' In addition to the new simulator in Montreal, ECTS operates E2 FFS in Singapore and Madrid, Spain. ECTS also provides training on the Phenom family of business jets using FFS at CAE training centres in Dallas, Texas; Las Vegas, Nevada; Burgess Hill, United Kingdom; São Paulo, Brazil; and Vienna, Austria, where training begins this summer. About Porter Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter's fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. About Embraer A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense and Security, and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services and Support to customers after-sales. Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 150 million passengers a year. Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high- value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service, and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. About CAE At CAE, we exist to make the world safer. We deliver cutting-edge training, simulation, and critical operations solutions to prepare aviation professionals and defence forces for the moments that matter. Every day, we empower pilots, cabin crew, maintenance technicians, airlines, business aviation operators, and defence and security personnel to perform at their best and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we're everywhere customers need us to be with approximately 13,000 employees at around 240 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. For nearly 80 years, CAE has been at the forefront of innovation, consistently seeking to set the standard by delivering excellence in high-fidelity flight simulators and training solutions, while embedding sustainability at the heart of everything we do. By harnessing technology and enhancing human performance, we strive to be the trusted partner in advancing safety and mission readiness—today and tomorrow. Read our .
India.com
6 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Over Rs 11,606 Crore Booster To Nurture Startup Ecosystem Via 3 Schemes: Minister
New Delhi: The government on Friday said that a net commitment of Rs 9,994 crore has been made to 141 Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) supported under the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) scheme (till June 30), as it aims to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation. Under the 'Startup India' initiative, the government is implementing three flagship schemes -- FFS, Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), and Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) to support startups at various stages of their business cycle. FFS has been established to catalyse venture capital investments and is operationalised by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), which provides capital to Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)-registered AIFs, which in turn, invest in startups, said Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha. SISFS provides financial assistance to seed-stage startups through incubators. Rs 945 crore have been approved to 219 selected incubators (as of June 30), the minister said. CGSS, implemented to enable collateral-free loans to startups through eligible financial institutions, is operationalised by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC) Limited. "As on June 30, 2025, 289 loans amounting to Rs. 667.85 crore have been guaranteed for startup borrowers," said Prasada. As per the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), the Project 'Swavalambini' is being implemented through autonomous institutes, namely the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), Noida and Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati, in collaboration with NITI Aayog and its Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP). The project includes Entrepreneurship Awareness Training and Entrepreneurship Development Training for students, as well as a Faculty Development Programme (FDP) for capacity building of faculty members. "As on June 30, 2025, Entrepreneurship Awareness Programmes have been organised for 591 students and FDPs have been completed for 43 faculty members of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)," the minister said.
Cision Canada
6 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Porter Airlines E195-E2 pilots begin training in Montreal with new Embraer CAE Training Services (ECTS) full-flight simulator Français
Canadian-built simulator brings jobs and opportunities to the local community MONTREAL, July 25, 2025 /CNW/ - Porter and Embraer CAE Training Services (ECTS) today announced the expansion of the airline's pilot training operations with the deployment of a state-of-the-art Embraer E195-E2 full-flight simulator (FFS) at CAE's Montreal training centre. Training began in May 2025 supported by ECTS, a joint venture between Embraer and CAE. The latest generation 7000XR Series FFS, equipped with the advanced CAE Prodigy visual system, was developed and manufactured by CAE in Montreal. This strategic deployment will enable more Porter pilots to train closer to home, supporting the airline's rapid growth and contributing to the development of skilled aviation jobs in Canada. Comprehensive initial and recurrent training for E2 pilots will be delivered in Montreal. The simulator will enhance Porter's E2 pilot training program by increasing capacity to meet the demand for its expanding fleet - 46 aircraft have already been delivered, with up to 100 expected. "This partnership with ECTS brings together three leading aviation organizations," said Kent Woodside, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Porter Airlines. "CAE's expertise in training and simulation technology ensures our pilots receive the highest quality and safety standards for our pilots operating Embraer's latest E195-E2 model." The new E2 FFS is equipped with the CAE Prodigy Image Generator (IG) which leverages Epic Games' Unreal Engine for more realistic and effective training. CAE Prodigy elevates sessions in the simulator with advanced technology, providing photorealistic renderings and enhanced moving models that result in a more immersive pilot training environment. "We are thrilled to welcome Porter, a new airline partner, to CAE's training centre in Montreal, and we look forward to supporting their training on the E2 aircraft," said Michel Azar-Hmouda, CAE's Division President, Commercial Aviation. "Our joint venture with Embraer enables us to elevate aviation safety and training standards by delivering world-class solutions to support the growth of the E195-E2 fleet around the world." In addition to the new simulator in Montreal, ECTS operates E2 FFS in Singapore and Madrid, Spain. ECTS also provides training on the Phenom family of business jets using FFS at CAE training centres in Dallas, Texas; Las Vegas, Nevada; Burgess Hill, United Kingdom; São Paulo, Brazil; and Vienna, Austria, where training begins this summer. Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter's fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline ® in the World Airline Star Rating ®. Visit or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Media contact: Porter Airlines [email protected] About Embraer A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense and Security, and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services and Support to customers after-sales. Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 150 million passengers a year. Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high- value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service, and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. About CAE At CAE, we exist to make the world safer. We deliver cutting-edge training, simulation, and critical operations solutions to prepare aviation professionals and defence forces for the moments that matter. Every day, we empower pilots, cabin crew, maintenance technicians, airlines, business aviation operators, and defence and security personnel to perform at their best and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we're everywhere customers need us to be with approximately 13,000 employees at around 240 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. For nearly 80 years, CAE has been at the forefront of innovation, consistently seeking to set the standard by delivering excellence in high-fidelity flight simulators and training solutions, while embedding sustainability at the heart of everything we do. By harnessing technology and enhancing human performance, we strive to be the trusted partner in advancing safety and mission readiness—today and tomorrow. CAE Contacts: Investor Relations: Andrew Arnovitz, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Enterprise Risk Management +1-514-734-5760, [email protected] SOURCE CAE Inc.
