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Lenovo™ expanded its ThinkEdge portfolio with a new generation of AI-driven edge computing solutions, including the compact and reliable ThinkEdge SE10n Gen 2, the AI-ready ThinkEdge SE30n Gen 2, the AI-powerhouse ThinkEdge SE60n Gen 2, and Lenovo’s first industrial all-in-one (AIO) Panel PC, the ThinkEdge SE50a.

 

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As enterprises push intelligence closer to operations to improve resilience, reduce latency, and keep sensitive data local, edge computing has become a critical layer between devices, infrastructure, and cloud. Lenovo’s ThinkEdge solutions are purpose-built, industrial-grade edge systems designed to run reliably in harsh, space-constrained environments where traditional servers or PCs are impractical.

 

Powered by Intel Core processors with scalable AI options, the fanless rugged lineup features industrial design ideal for 24/7 operation in factories and warehouses, seamless connectivity with options for Wi-Fi 6E, cellular connectivity and more. Backed by Lenovo’s global supply chain, long lifecycle support, and enterprise-grade services, ThinkEdge solutions are engineered not just to deploy at scale, but to operate consistently over years of continuous use.

 

 

“Edge computing is where we turn insights into outcomes, and our next-generation ThinkEdge solutions place the power of AI exactly where decision making happens,” says Marc Godin, Vice President & General Manager, WW OEM Solutions – IDG Commercial. “Powering real-world AI applications delivering real-time data means loss prevention and instant inventory insights in retail; visual inspection and predictive maintenance in manufacturing; imaging workflow support and operation insights in healthcare; and even crowd management and infrastructure monitoring in cities and venues.”

 

 

“Our latest ThinkEdge portfolio delivers a truly comprehensive suite of solutions designed with AI in mind, from intelligent gateways to high-performance edge computing systems,” states Sanjeev Menon, Vice President & General Manager, Desktop Computing Business. “AI at the edge must be intelligent, protected and manageable at scale, and our lineup delivers by combining the latest computing core components, critical manageability and protection capabilities, and vertical industry ruggedization to help customers turn insights into recommendations and action.”

 

 

Edge AI – More Adaptability and Less Latency

 

 

Lenovo’s newest ThinkEdge lineup delivers optimized on-device AI, enabling businesses to act faster while removing reliance on cloud connectivity, decreasing latency, strengthening data privacy, and lowering operational costs. Spanning lightweight gateways to high-performance AI edge systems and operator interfaces, the ThinkEdge portfolio integrates seamlessly into existing environments and can be remotely managed, allowing customers to start small and scale edge intelligence with confidence as their use cases evolve. The latest ThinkEdge portfolio includes:

 

 

• ThinkEdge SE10n Gen 2, a compact intelligent gateway that provides reliable mobile management where needed. Built for connectivity, data capture and lightweight edge analytics, the fanless nano gateway is easy to deploy and delivers essential performance for customers of all sizes without the commitment of large investments.
• ThinkEdge SE30n Gen 2, a versatile AI-ready gateway that turns data into decisions with real-time inferencing right next to the equipment. A rugged yet compact device built for real-world edge conditions, the fanless gateway optimizes the Intel Core processor to streamline device orchestration and fleet-level manageability for complex edge deployments.
• ThinkEdge SE60n Gen 2, a high-performance edge computer solution with AI capability that supports multi-camera vision, predictive analysis and autonomous workflows across industry and enterprise edge deployments. Powered by Intel Core Ultra processors with integrated AI accelerators delivering up to 97 TOPS, the device brings reliable edge AI to the most demanding conditions, including industry automation, commercial autonomous robots, smart retail, healthcare, transportation, and more.
• ThinkEdge SE50a, Lenovo’s first industrial all-in-one Panel PC that embeds local AI intelligence into operator stations, reducing complexity while enhancing visibility, control, and insight at the point of interaction. Built for demanding environments, the rugged AIO is available in three different sizes (12.1”, 15.6” or 21.5”). It can be expanded to fit individual needs and is Lenovo’s most intuitive interface for frontline operations.

 

With its latest ThinkEdge portfolio, Lenovo is extending AI from the data center to the point of action, helping businesses turn operational data into real-world outcomes at the edge.

 

Lenovo’s latest generation of ThinkEdge devices now on display at EuroShop 2026, a major international retail fair held in Düsseldorf, Germany from February 22^nd to 26^th. To experience a complete ecosystem of solutions, including 11 interactive demos, visit the Lenovo booth at Hall 6 A22.

 

 

Availability ¹

 

 

• Lenovo ThinkEdge SE10n Gen 2 will be available in select markets worldwide starting July 2026.
• Lenovo ThinkEdge SE30n Gen 2 will be available in select markets worldwide starting April 2026.
• Lenovo ThinkEdge SE50n Gen 1 will be available in select markets worldwide starting June 2026.
• Lenovo ThinkEdge SE60n Gen 2 will be available in select markets worldwide starting April 2026.

 

Visit the ThinkEdge web page to find out more or contact your local Lenovo sales representative.

 

¹ On-shelf dates and color options may vary by geography and products may only be available in select markets. All offers subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings, features and specifications at any time without notice.

 

 

About Lenovo

 

 

Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

 

 

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Ookla^®, a global leader in connectivity intelligence, and Ericsson, a world leader in communications technology, demonstrate an innovative solution allowing users to measure and validate 5G network slicing performance. This collaboration marks a major milestone in the 5G-Advanced era, providing a way to validate the Quality of Experience (QoE) essential for the next generation of mobile applications and use cases.

 

Historically, measuring the performance of an individual network slice from a consumer or enterprise device has been a significant technical challenge. Traditional speed tests measure the default internet connection.

 

 

Through this collaboration, Ookla and Ericsson developed a methodology that enables the Speedtest app to identify and test specific network slices. This breakthrough demonstrates how Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for differentiated services can finally be verified in real-time by both consumers using the Speedtest app and service providers.

 

 

Crucially, this puts the power of verification directly into the hands of the consumer, allowing them to use the unique Speedtest app to independently validate that the performance they’ve purchased is being delivered as promised.

 

 

“Network slicing is no longer a future concept; it is a commercial reality. However, you cannot manage what you cannot measure,” said Tibor Rathonyi, Senior Advisor at Ookla. “Our work with Ericsson is a pivotal first step in providing the transparency needed to prove the value of these premium 5G services to both consumers and enterprises.”

 

 

As 5G Standalone (SA) deployments scale globally, network slicing has emerged as the critical catalyst for 5G monetization. The technology allows operators to create multiple virtual networks (slices) over a single physical infrastructure, each tailored to specific requirements:

 

 

• Ultra-low latency for gaming,
• High-bandwidth for 8K video streaming,
• Mission-critical reliability for industrial IoT and emergency services.

 

MWC 2026 Live Demonstration

 

The results of this collaboration between Ookla and Ericsson will debut during Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2026. Attendees can visit the Ericsson pavilion, in Hall 2, to experience a live demonstration of a specialized test version of the Speedtest® app, featuring:

 

 

• Side-by-Side Comparison: Visualizing the performance gap between a standard 5G connection and a service-specific slice within Ericsson’s live 5G network at the venue.
• SLA Verification: Real-time reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within a dedicated slice to prove guaranteed quality of service.

 

About Ookla®

 

Ookla, a global leader in connectivity intelligence, brings together the trusted expertise of Speedtest®, Downdetector®, Ekahau®, and RootMetrics® to deliver unmatched network and connectivity insights. By combining multi-source data with industry-leading expertise, we transform network performance metrics into strategic, actionable insights.

 

 

 

 

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Reltio®, the leader in context intelligence, today announced it has earned the Azure Certified Software designation. This distinction validates that Reltio Data Cloud meets Microsoft’s rigorous standards for security, reliability, and performance, enabling enterprises to confidently unify their data estates and fuel their AI agents with trusted, real-time business context.

 

The certification reinforces the value of Reltio’s long-standing availability on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. By accessing Reltio Data Cloud through the Marketplace, Azure customers can streamline procurement and count their Reltio investment toward their Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC), simplifying budgeting and accelerating time-to-value.

 

 

“Achieving Microsoft Azure certification is a significant milestone for Reltio and a testament to our commitment to providing secure, seamless, and high-performance data solutions for enterprise customers,” said Manish Sood, CEO and Founder of Reltio. “This recognition validates Reltio’s architecture and capabilities and enables us to deliver unified data and real-time data intelligence supporting AI and digital transformation initiatives of businesses using Microsoft Azure.”

 

 

Easier Access to a Carefully Vetted Industry Data Solution for Azure Customers

 

 

To secure the Microsoft Azure certification, Reltio went through a rigorous technical and business review in which it demonstrated its Certification makes it easier for Azure clients to work with Reltio and access its vetted solutions within the Azure environment, providing a seamless, secure experience.

 

 

The Azure Certified Software status assures buyers that Reltio is fully compatible with the Azure ecosystem, including specific integrations that accelerate AI readiness, such as Microsoft Fabric, which enables zero-copy data sharing for direct access to unified data without complex ETL, and Microsoft Purview, which deeply integrates data quality insights for end-to-end governance visibility.

 

 

Proven Innovator in Data Governance and Context Intelligence

 

 

Reltio works closely with customers to unify and govern their data to deliver context intelligence across their enterprise, enabling better decision-making. As the first cloud-based data management technology company, Reltio has over a decade of experience working with business customers in key industries, including life sciences, financial services, hospitality and manufacturing, to help them achieve their goals.

 

 

Reltio is available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. To learn more about Reltio’s expertise, visit www.reltio.com.

 

 

About Reltio

 

 

Reltio (reltio.com), a leader in real-time data intelligence, believes data is the key to powering your organization’s success in the AI era. Reltio Data Cloud is the agentic data fabric for enterprise, powering real-time data intelligence and AI transformation with enterprise-grade security and governance. Our AI-native platform delivers unified, trusted, and context-rich data across domains through secure, governed pipelines. Organizations gain 360-degree views of their customers, products, suppliers, and other critical data sets, mobilized in milliseconds to any application, user, or AI agent. Trusted by the world’s largest organizations, including those in regulated industries, Reltio helps fuel frictionless operations, reduce risk with robust data protection, and drive innovation.

 

 

“Reltio” is a registered trademark, and “Reltio AgentFlow” and “Reltio Data Cloud” are each trademarks of Reltio, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

 

 

 

 

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As AI adoption gained momentum during the 2026 Chinese New Year, Ant Group announced today that both Alipay AI Pay and its AI health app AQ have each surpassed the 100 million user milestone.

 

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AI Payment Adoption Accelerates amid CNY AI Shopping Boom

 

From ordering bubble tea and coffee to buying movie tickets, Chinese consumers embraced AI-powered services in everyday scenarios during this year’s holiday, driving a surge in Alipay AI Pay usage.

 

 

Alipay AI Pay has surpassed 100 million users on February 23, becoming the world’s first AI-native payment product to reach this milestone. This surge highlights the broad commercial adoption of AI-powered payments. During the week of February 5-11, Alipay AI Pay processed over 120 million transactions.

 

 

Launched in 2025, Alipay AI Pay is an innovative payment solution that enables secure and seamless transactions through AI agents. By allowing consumers to pay via voice command and eliminating the need to switch between pages, Alipay AI Pay delivers a frictionless and more intuitive payment experience.

 

 

As agentic commerce accelerates in China, Alipay AI Pay has expanded into various use cases, including AI agents in apps and mini programs for brick-and-mortar retailers like Luckin Coffee, as well as AI smart glasses like Rokid and Alibaba’s consumer-facing AI application Qwen.

 

 

AQ Becomes the World’s Largest AI-Native Health App

 

 

This Chinese New Year, AQ gained traction through word of mouth and a series of marketing initiatives. During the holiday period, the standalone AQ app surpassed 100 million total users, making it the world’s largest AI-native health app.

 

 

A standout trend during the holiday was young people returning to their hometowns and introducing AQ to their families. Data shows that between February 9 and February 21, 52% of new users came from third-tier cities and below, highlighting the app’s rapid expansion beyond major urban centers. The most frequently used features included health Q&A, AI skin analysis, voice call consultations, personalized health goals, and digital health records.

 

 

This momentum translated into a sharp rise in downloads, with AQ ranking No. 1 on China’s Apple App Store overall download chart for several consecutive days during the holiday period.

 

 

In China, using AI to manage personal health is becoming increasingly common during both everyday life and during travel. According to AQ app data, usage among Chinese users traveling overseas during the holiday period from February 9 to February 21 increased by 106% compared with the same period in January prior to the holiday. Travelers relied on AQ to manage potential health concerns, including discomfort caused by changes in climate, diet, and environment.

 

 

A Focused AI Strategy

 

 

These milestones build on Ant Group’s distinctive AI strategy. While many companies compete for general-purpose AI entry points, Ant has focused on specialized, high-barrier sectors such as payments and healthcare—areas that demand deep expertise and, above all, user trust.

 

 

This approach is a natural extension of Ant Group’s business philosophy over the past two decades: leveraging technology to solve real-world livelihood challenges in specific scenarios, meeting societal needs while building durable competitive advantages.

 

 

About Ant Group

 

 

Ant Group is a global digital technology provider and the operator of Alipay, a leading internet services platform in China, connecting over one billion users to more than 10,000 types of consumer services from partners. Through innovative products and solutions powered by AI, blockchain and other technologies, Ant Group supports partners across industries to thrive through digital transformation in an ecosystem for inclusive and sustainable development. For more information, visit www.antgroup.com.

 

 

 

 

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Gold is more than just jewellery in India—it is a powerful financial asset that can help meet both planned and unexpected expenses. Bajaj Finance brings this potential to life with the Bajaj Finserv Gold Loan, offering quick approvals, competitive interest rates, and minimal documentation for borrowers. This festive season, the Gold Loan Carnival, running from 25th November 2025 to 28th February 2026, adds an extra layer of excitement, with exclusive rewards and benefits that make borrowing smarter, faster, and more rewarding. It is the perfect opportunity for individuals to make the most of their gold while making informed financial decisions.

Understanding gold loan interest rates

The gold loan interest rates are influenced by several key factors. The purity and value of the pledged gold directly impact the loan amount and applicable interest. Higher gold prices typically allow borrowers to secure larger loans at the same gold weight. Other elements, such as repayment tenure, prevailing market conditions, and economic trends, also shape interest rates. Bajaj Finserv Gold Loan provides transparent and competitive rates, ensuring borrowers can manage repayments effectively while leveraging their gold assets responsibly. Regular monitoring of gold prices helps borrowers determine the optimal time to take a loan.

What is a gold loan and its advantages

To understand what is gold loan, it is essentially a secured loan where gold jewellery serves as collateral. This security allows faster approvals and higher loan amounts compared to unsecured loans. Bajaj Finance offers a simple application process for Bajaj Finserv Gold Loan, either online via the app or website, or at any of its 1,100+ branches. Minimal documentation, such as Aadhaar, voter ID, or passport, is required. Borrowers also benefit from features like part-release of gold, secure storage in monitored vaults, and complimentary insurance, making gold loans a convenient and transparent financial solution.

Repayment tenure and its impact on interest

Repayment tenure is a key factor in determining the overall cost of a gold loan. Bajaj Finance offers options to pay interest monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or annually, with principal repayment at the end of the tenure. Borrowers can also prepay or foreclose their loans without any additional charges. Selecting a tenure aligned with personal financial circumstances allows borrowers to manage repayments efficiently and plan expenses effectively, ensuring a stress-free borrowing experience.

Gold Loan Carnival: rewards and benefits

The Gold Loan Carnival offers additional incentives for borrowers. Customers who avail a Bajaj Finserv Gold Loan of Rs. 1,00,000 or above during the offer period are eligible for rewards, provided the loan is not repaid within 180 days. Each customer can claim a reward only once. The rewards include a foreign travel voucher, a 42” LED TV, microwaves, and small electric appliances. This initiative allows borrowers to not only access quick funds but also enjoy festive benefits, making gold loans an attractive option for financial planning.

Seamless application process

Applying for a Bajaj Finserv Gold Loan is quick and straightforward. Borrowers can visit the nearest branch with their gold and KYC documents or apply online from the comfort of their home. The pledged gold is valued based on the prevailing gold price today, after which the loan amount is approved and disbursed, often within a single branch visit. Combined with competitive interest rates, secure gold storage, and insurance, the process ensures an efficient and reliable borrowing experience.

To apply online, follow these steps below:

• Start the application online through the Bajaj Finserv website or app.
• Enter the 10-digit mobile number and verify with OTP.
• Fill in the personal details and choose the nearest gold loan branch.
• Download the in-principle eligibility letter.

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Between 27 and 36 million¹ people in Europe are living with a rare disease, yet only around six percent currently have access to an approved treatment². Progress in diagnosis and treatment is often slowed by knowledge gaps, including the lack of clear, reliable, and patient-friendly information needed to support informed decision-making. Drawing on 30 years of experience in researching and developing therapies for rare diseases, AOP Health underscores the importance of collaboration across the healthcare community. On Rare Disease Day 2026, the company joins healthcare professionals, researchers and patient representatives in highlighting the need for closer cooperation to generate, share and better use scarce data to improve care for people living with rare diseases.

 

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“Working in rare diseases since 1996 has shown us that innovation is never a solo effort,” emphasized Melissa Fellner, Vice President Global Therapeutic Areas at AOP Health. “It requires continuous investment in data, open collaboration and information that reaches patients in a form they can use.”

 

Consistent with this approach, AOP Health is conducting five clinical studies in the field of rare diseases. The company collaborates with researchers at numerous renowned international universities, as well as 58 patient organizations, most of which focus on rare diseases. These partnerships aim to leverage synergies and to strengthen the evidence base.

 

 

Collaboration is key

 

 

Prof. Dr. med. Haifa Kathrin Al-Ali, a professor of internal medicine at Halle (Saale) University Hospital and Director of the Krukenberg Cancer Center Halle, shares AOP Health’s perspectives. ” Without informed patients, it is difficult to generate evidence that truly represents daily clinical reality,” she said. “Close collaboration and an exchange on equal footing are therefore essential, especially in rare diseases.”

 

 

Thus, cooperation between physicians, patients and the pharmaceutical industry plays a crucial role in advancing research.

 

 

New EU regulations require informed patients

 

 

Furthermore, patient involvement is becoming increasingly central to European evaluation and decision-making processes. New frameworks, such as joint clinical assessments (JCAs), and structured evaluation approaches, such as PICO (which defines populations, comparators, and patient-relevant outcomes), explicitly rely on evidence that reflects real-world needs and experiences. Therefore, robust, patient-relevant data and informed patient perspectives are becoming increasingly critical.

 

 

However, meaningful patient participation in these processes requires access to appropriate knowledge and competencies. Eva Otter, Vice President of PHA Europe, a patient advocacy group representing people living with pulmonary hypertension globally emphasizes, “To meet European requirements and participate effectively in evaluation processes, we need access to reliable, evidence-based information presented in a language we can understand. Patient-friendly expert information is therefore not an add-on, but a prerequisite for informed participation and credible assessments.”

 

 

Rare Disease Day 2026: Extending access to patient-centred information

 

 

To coincide with Rare Disease Day 2026, AOP Health is releasing a new episode of its German-language patient podcast to support patients in processing their diagnosis. This episode focuses on health literacy and addresses a central question: How can patients become well-informed and actively engaged in their care?

 

 

Links

 

 

Take a look at aop-health.com from 26.2.-2.3.2026 for a Rare Disease Day special and listen to the podcast „Ab jetzt ist alles anders? Leben nach und mit einer schwerwiegenden Diagnose“. (“Everything’s Different Now? Life After and With a Serious Diagnosis”) here.

 

 

About AOP Health

 

 

AOP Health is a global enterprise group with roots in Austria, where the headquarters of AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals GmbH (“AOP Health”) is located. Since 1996, the AOP Health Group has been dedicated to developing innovative solutions to address unmet medical needs, particularly in the fields of rare diseases and intensive care medicine. The group has established itself internationally as a pioneer in integrated therapy solutions and operates worldwide through subsidiaries, representations, and a strong network of partners. With the claim “Needs. Science. Trust.” the AOP Health Group emphasizes its commitment to research and development, as well as the importance of building relationships with physicians and patient advocacy groups to ensure that the needs of these stakeholders are reflected in all aspects of the company’s actions. (aop-health.com)

 

 

¹https://health.ec.europa.eu/european-reference-networks/rare-diseases_en
²https://www.eurordis.org/rare-disease-policy/european-policy/

 

 

 

 

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• In partnership with Startup India Hub, Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC), Electropreneur Park, Semiconductor Fabless Acceleration Lab (SFAL), FabCi and INCeNSE, the program will provide strategic support to Indian tech startups.
• Top 3 winners will receive a total prize of INR 10 Lakhs, distributed equally, along with an exclusive mentorship program with NXP India’s technical leadership.
• Applications will be open from February 17 to March 20, 2026.

NXP India, one of the largest R&D centers for NXP Semiconductors and a leader in secure connectivity and embedded processing solutions, today announced the launch of Season 6 of the NXP India Tech Startup Challenge, continuing its mission to drive innovation and entrepreneurship.

Organized in collaboration with Startup India Hub, this initiative aligns with the Government of India’s vision to strengthen and scale the country’s startup ecosystem through the Startup India initiative, driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and global competitiveness. The program aims to enhance global visibility and network scalability for tech startups, while providing access to incubation, mentorship, and international exposure.

Electropreneur Park (ESDM Incubator), SFAL (Semiconductor Fabless Acceleration Lab), FabCi at IIT Hyderabad and INCeNSE at IISc Bengaluru will extend equity-free incubation, access to advanced labs, and expert mentorship to the Top 10 selected startups, helping them accelerate product development, refine business strategies, and scale their innovations.

Additionally, Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC), a US based non-profit organization, will give a special award for “Excellence in Applied AI” recognizing innovative use of “applied intelligence” for a better world. The winner of the “Applied AI” award will be invited to showcase their startup at XTC’s flagship annual AI conference in California, USA in November 2026.

“Since 2021, the NXP India Tech Startup Challenge has been one of our key engines for fuelling India´s fast-growing deep-tech and semiconductor ecosystem,” said Lars Reger, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at NXP Semiconductors. “As we kick-off Season 6, our mission stays the same: empower bright minds with the right mix of mentorship, industry connections, and access to global platforms-so they don´t just innovate locally, but compete and collaborate on a truly international scale.”

The challenge is dedicated to supporting startups working on IP development, processors, semiconductor fabless ASIC design, and embedded product development across key domains, including Automotive, Industrial & IoT, Smart Cities, Smart Homes, Healthcare, and Energy Management.

“Our vision is to build an ecosystem where sustainable development and technology with social purpose are integral to how startups innovate and grow. Through Season 6 of the NXP India Tech Startup Challenge, we are excited to connect Indian entrepreneurs with global networks, technical expertise, and opportunities that can help transform breakthrough ideas into impactful, scalable solutions,” said Hitesh Garg, Vice President and India Managing Director, NXP Semiconductors.

Key Program Benefits:

Top 3 winning startups will receive:

• INR 10 Lakhs in prize money, equally distributed among the winners (inclusive of applicable taxes).
• Exclusive mentorship – three interactive sessions per month for three months with NXP India’s technical leadership experts.

Top 10 selected startups will benefit from:

• Industry visibility and networking opportunities with NXP and ecosystem partners.
• Up to 3-month equity-free pre-incubation at Electropreneur Park (ESDM Incubator), including access to state-of-the-art ESDM lab equipment, business and technical mentorship, supplier connections, and reimbursement of prototyping expenses up to INR 50,000.
• Up to 4-month equity-free cohort program at SFAL, with access to high-value In-Kind Partner (IKP) assets, FPGA Innovation Lab@SFAL, specialized tools, business guidance, and investment mentorship.
• Up to 3-month equity-free pre-incubation at INCeNSE, IISc Bengaluru, including in-kind partner support worth INR 50,000 per startup, access to nanofabrication and characterization facilities, faculty mentorship, and participation in industry events.
• Selected Top 10 start ups will be aided to incubate at i-TIC, the deep tech incubator of IIT Hyderabad. They will be provided access to the state of the art characterization facilities for chip and system testing. Further, they will be mentored by expert faculty in semiconductor design domain for a period of six months.

Winner of the XTC Excellence in Applied AI Award will benefit from:

• Inclusion in Extreme Tech Challenge’s global ecosystem of investors and corporate innovation teams.
• Publicity through XTC’s media channels.
• Invitation to attend XTC’s flagship annual AI conference in California, USA in November, 2026.

Program Timeline:

• Application Open Date: February 17, 2026
• Application Closure Date: March 20, 2026
• Internal Evaluation Completion: April 30, 2026
• Grand Finale Event: May 28, 2026 (Virtual)

Eligible applicants must be startups incorporated in India as Private Limited Companies with at least 51% Indian ownership. The challenge seeks the most innovative technology startups working in AI, ML, IoT, 5G, Edge Computing, Functional Safety, Ultra-Wideband, Wi-Fi 6, and beyond.

Season 5 winners, including Bharat Pi, Deepfacts, Lapa Electric, and Adaslabs Technologies, along with past winners such as Muse Diagnostics, Reflex Drive (Sunmint Energy), and Glovatrix, have gained significant industry traction and global visibility. Past winners have also been featured on platforms like Shark Tank India, showcasing the impact of this initiative.

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LTM – the Business Creativity partner to the world’s largest enterprises, today announced a multi-year, $100 million strategic agreement with a MedTech company in Europe, a leading provider of innovative hearing solutions, to deliver product development and support across its flagship products. This agreement will span over seven years. Towards this, LTM will leverage iNXT, its cross‑industry digital transformation and innovation platform designed to help enterprises manage the convergence of the physical and digital worlds.

As part of this agreement, LTM will develop and support the MedTech’s primary hearing instrument brands and its private labels. This includes the MedTech’s core wearable devices, the fitting application used by hearing care professionals to configure hearing aids, and the mobile application for device control. Along with technological development and support, LTM will lead and navigate complex MedTech compliance & regulatory frameworks for the client.

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Lenovo, the global technology powerhouse, through its Lenovo LEAP Next-Gen Scholar Program, strengthened its commitment to inclusive and future-ready education by hosting a solution-driven AI Hackathon on 29 January, followed by a Culmination Event on 30 January 2026 in Goa. The two-day initiative brought together students, government representatives, academic institutions, and industry leaders to promote applied learning and socially relevant innovation.

The hackathon served as a mentor-led platform where students developed AI-powered and inclusive technology solutions addressing real-world challenges. The event opened with an orientation session and a featured podcast featuring Dr. Niyan, Program Director, Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Goa; Pratima Harite, Head – Corporate Citizenship, Lenovo Corporate Marketing Group; and Sivakumar Dakshinamurthy, Head of Services Support – ISG, Lenovo. Their insights emphasised responsible, ethical, and industry-aligned AI development.

Participants progressed through structured stages of problem identification, ideation, solution development, and evaluation, supported by expert mentors. The hackathon concluded with live demonstrations and expert-led interactions, showcasing solutions that were practical, scalable, and socially impactful. High-performing teams were recognised for innovation, feasibility, and impact. Positioned as a pre–AI Summit initiative, the hackathon underscored Lenovo LEAP’s focus on applied AI learning.

The Culmination Event celebrated the broader impact of the Lenovo LEAP program. Distinguished attendees included Sivakumar Dakshinamurthy, Pratima Harite, Bhomik Shah, CEO, BharatCares; Shri Bhushan K. Savaikar, Directorate of Higher Education, Goa; and Umesh Rathod, Representative, Institutional Innovation Council (IIC). Key highlights included the launch of the Lenovo LEAP Impact Film and a Coffee Table Book documenting learner journeys, innovation, and inclusion.

An inspiring address by a specially abled student reinforced the program’s emphasis on accessibility and equal opportunity. Student project showcases and learner recognitions further highlighted Lenovo LEAP’s role in nurturing future-ready talent through inclusive skilling and innovation.

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Under this collaboration between Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India and BusinessLive Trade Fairs, Sign India Expo will evolve into Media Expo, marking the launch of Media Expo Kochi and Media Expo Hyderabad while Sign India Expo Chennai transitions under the existing Media Expo Chennai banner. This move significantly expands the overall Media Expo footprint, increasing its presence from three cities to a total of five cities: Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Mumbai and New Delhi.

Media Expo, which has delivered 56 successful editions across Mumbai, New Delhi and Chennai, will now become the primary exhibition platform in the three southern markets of Kochi, Hyderabad and Chennai, transitioning from the long-established Sign India Expo. This move will ensure focused regional engagement while offering the industry consistent and unified platforms across these South Indian markets. The collaboration will be implemented beginning with Media Expo Chennai, scheduled for later this year at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Sign India Expo is backed by a legacy of 70+ editions across India with a particularly deep presence in the Southern markets like Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi and Hyderabad. This collaboration brings together two of the most recognised exhibition brands from the industry to create a unified and impactful industry trade fair platform.

This partnership will leverage the region’s strong business potential and create a broader and wider exhibition platform. The combination of their expertise, the organisers aim to expand exhibitor participation and enhance the overall product showcase across the product segments like: printing, signage, digital signage, advertising solutions for out-of-home (OOH) and digital out-of-home (DOOH), retail displays and branding solutions, large-format and industrial printing, fabrication equipment and materials, POP-POSM, LED screens, printing equipment, sign substrates, inks, advanced 3D and laser printing solutions and much more.

By leveraging BusinessLive Trade Fairs established presence in South Indian markets, this alliance enables Media Expo to strengthen its positioning as a central platform for the printing, signage, branding and advertising solutions segment. For the industry, this partnership will deliver increased opportunities by strengthening participation and market reach through the platform, bringing together exhibitors, visitors, associations and professionals from across the printing, signage, branding and OOH-DOOH ecosystem. By consolidating participation and aligning market engagement, this pivotal step will strongly drive buyer-seller connections across South India’s key commercial hubs.

Commenting on the collaboration, Mr Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd, said: “South India continues to be one of the most dynamic and opportunity driven regions for the printing and signage industry. This collaboration with BusinessLive Trade Fairs allows us to expand Media Expo’s footprint while offering the industry a stronger, more centralised platform that supports long-term growth and meaningful engagement.”

Likewise, Mr Siva Prasad Palnati, Director, BusinessLive Trade Fairs, added: “Sign India Expo has built a strong and trusted presence across South India over the years. Partnering with Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs enables us to elevate that legacy by combining regional strength with global exhibition expertise, creating region-specific platforms with Media Expo brand that will serve the industry and its evolving needs better.”

The growth outlook is underscored by industry estimates, with India’s printing and signage market projected to grow from USD 1,074.5 million in 2025 to USD 3,494.3 million by 2034 as per IMARC Group, while the OOH and DOOH market is expected to expand from USD 519.93 million in 2025 to USD 656.13 million by 2030 according to Mordor Intelligence.

Complementary strengths, deep market understanding and being established exhibition brands, the partnership between Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India and BusinessLive Trade Fairs marks a strategic move towards building a more cohesive and future-ready printing and signage industry ecosystem in South India.

 

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