Startup news and updates: daily roundup (July 22, 2026)

Bioscan Research raised $1M seed funding led by Unicorn India Ventures to scale CEREBO, a non-invasive brain injury detection device using NIRS and AI.

EduFund launched Vittam, a financial distribution platform for mutual fund distributors and independent financial advisors to guide families across investments, loans, insurance, and retirement.

Social Alpha launched Techtonic: Innovations in Clean Energy, a 12-month acceleration programme supporting science-led startups in energy access, storage, and efficiency, with grants up to Rs 60 lakh.

Groww Foundation's INV.ENT programme selected 35 student innovators at IIT Bombay for 19 ideas spanning AI, climate tech, robotics, and assistive technology, including a Dharavi pottery marketplace and a CO2-to-protein platform.