SME Funding Push (India): India’s Union Cabinet approved a Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund to plug a growth-stage equity gap, backing patient, long-term capital for small and medium firms—especially manufacturing and Tier II/III clusters—to scale, adopt tech, and expand globally. AI + Compliance Reality Check (UK): A UK business leader says many firms are excited about AI agents, but still run risk and compliance through spreadsheets and email—arguing for connected digital systems as the foundation for safer automation. Cyber Resilience Buildout (UAE): The UAE Cyber Security Council and SCC Middle East plan a Centre of Excellence for cyber resilience and trusted tech, with labs, a startup incubator, and a path to international markets. HealthTech Go-to-Market (US): Monterail partnered with MAE Group to bring regulatory, clinical, and commercialization expertise into the product journey, aiming to cut redesigns and delays. Competition Enforcement (US): The FTC reached a settlement with Southern Glazer’s over alleged price discrimination under the Robinson-Patman Act, framed as helping small retailers compete with big chains. Startup-to-Testing Bridge (India): AIC Pinnacle and NATRAX signed an MoU to help mobility startups move from prototyping to validation and commercialization, starting with EV and connected mobility. SME Finance in Action (Guyana): Guyana’s Development Bank launched with zero-interest, collateral-free loans up to GY$3 million plus mentorship, targeting SME growth. Local Business Pressure (UK): A Manchester restaurant says a dine-and-dash incident led to a staff assault and an A&E visit, highlighting how small businesses keep getting targeted.