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Sber Welcomes Entries to International Seed Accelerator Sber500
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Sber Welcomes Entries to International Seed Accelerator Sber500

Moscow, [Russia], February 20: Sber is announcing the start of the seventh batch of Sber500, an international seed accelerator for technology startups from Russia and abroad. The seed accelerator invites startups with finished products or breakthrough DeepTech projects at earlier stages that can contribute to the long-term development of key sectors of the economy. Some of the tech priorities are generative artificial intelligence, robotics, new materials, and other science-driven fields with high scaling potential. Special attention is given to international startups seeking to grow their business and raise investments in Russia. The seed accelerator program will last for 12 weeks and will be conducted in English. The first stage — an online boot camp — will bring together 150 teams to sh...
MiniMines Cleantech Wins First Prize at Avinya’26 Startup India Challenge at IEW
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MiniMines Cleantech Wins First Prize at Avinya’26 Startup India Challenge at IEW

New Delhi [India], February 12: MiniMines Cleantech Solutions, a Bengaluru-based cleantech startup focused on lithium-ion battery recycling and critical mineral recovery, has been awarded First Prize at the Avinya’26 Startup India Challenge during India Energy Week (IEW) 2026, held in Goa from 27th to 30th January 2026. The award was presented by the Hon’ble Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, along with Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, recognising MiniMines’ innovative contribution to sustainable energy and circular economy solutions. MiniMines proprietary Hybrid Hydrometallurgy (HHMTM) method recovers critical materials such as Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel, and Copper from all types of Li-ion batteries regardless of their c...