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Nanosafe Solutions produces new reusable face masks

As the global need for protective face masks has risen during Covid-19, Nanosafe Solutions has created a new protective mask called ‘NSafe.’ Nanosafe Solutions is a biotechnology startup based in New Delhi. NSafe, which was unveiled on May 6th, has three layers and is currently in the manufacturing process.  “We believe this is the first […]

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Flynote lays off 90 employees as Covid-19 impacts travel industry

A travel startup focused on personalized experience packages, Flynote.in, sees impact of Covid-19 pandemic in employee layoffs.  The Bengaluru-based company was founded by Abhinav Prakash, Ankit Abhishek, Devvarat Meena, Parth Pratik and Shukant Agrawal.  Several of the 90 employees who were laid off, found out in an email, as reported by Livemint. The layoffs come […]

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ACT Grants Initiative receives new funds to help startups fight Covid-19

As part of the ACT Grants Initiative, stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, investors, founders and other members of the Indian startup sphere have come together to fund companies and projects.  The initiative has seen 1,500 applications from startups so far, with 32 having received funding, as reported by TechCrunch. Selected startups are chosen by a […]

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New UVC disinfectant from BridgeThings IoT to help fight Covid-19

An Internet of Things startup’s newest development could help sanitize essential buildings such as hospitals to aid in the Covid-19 pandemic.  The sanitizing machine developed by BridgeThings IoT, uses UV-C technologies to kill infectants including viruses and bacteria, among others, and preventing them from reproducing. The device works by connecting to the cloud.  The product […]

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COVID-19: ‘Feed My City’ provides 2 lakh meals in Hyderabad

In an effort to help communities in need, the ‘FeedMyHyderabad’ initiative has provided two lakh meals in the city so far.  The ‘FeedMyHyderabad’ plan is part of a greater national initiative, ‘FeedMyCity’ which was launched by the KVN Foundation. The programme has seen partnerships with companies such as HungerBox and is run by a leadership […]

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