• Vagdevi Kodoju

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are reshaping industries, economies, and ideas across the globe. Startups have proven to be significant contributors for AI and IoT innovation, providing rapid, innovative solutions in a range of sectors. But startups have a steep road ahead when it comes to scaling, securing funds and dealing with regulatory landscapes. It will be important to have industry and academia partnerships and conducive government policies to support these new enterprises. In this paper, we examine the role of startups in shaping AIoT innovation ecosystem and emphasize the need of industry-academia collaboration, policies of the governments, and funding scenarios that support entrepreneurship. Using the global case studies, this study highlights actionable pathways for building robust AI and IoT innovation ecosystems.

AI, IoT, Startups, Industry Collaboration, Innovation Ecosystem, Public Policy, Agri-tech, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital

"From Ideas to Impact: Startups Fueling AI and IoT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no.703-714, May 2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGV06101.pdf

"From Ideas to Impact: Startups Fueling AI and IoT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no. pp703-714, May 2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGV06101.pdf