August 2022

2 briefs archived this month.

• Funding

  Shellios Secures Seed Funding from DST for Anti-Pollution PUROS Helmet

  Delhi-based hardware startup Shellios Technolabs has secured seed funding from the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. The startup has developed an anti-pollution helmet brand named PUROS, engineered to protect two-wheeler riders from toxic urban air. The patented helmet integrates air purification accessories, featuring a Brushless DC blower fan, High-Efficiency Particulate Air filter membrane, and customized electronic circuitry. Shellios claims the technology can reduce a commuter’s exposure to hazardous airborne pollutants by over 80%. The grant funding will support the manufacturing, commercial testing, and broader market rollout of the protective gear.

  Aug 26 · Indianweb2.com

• Startup

  Rakuten Opens Largest Office Outside Japan in Bengaluru

  Japanese internet giant Rakuten has formally opened its newest office, Rakuten - Crimson House Bengaluru, marking its largest facility outside Japan. Located near Cubbon Park in Bengaluru's central business district, the 20-storey facility spans approximately 3 lakh square feet. The office serves as a primary hub for product engineering and advanced research, supporting Rakuten's global technology footprint across the Asia-Pacific region. The expansion reinforces Bengaluru's position as a key global technology and innovation center for multinational tech corporations.

  Aug 25 · Indianweb2.com