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On November 24, 2025, at the Iconn Summit 2025 in Hyderabad, Telangana’s IT and Industries Secretary, Sanjay Kumar, announced the state government’s commitment to bolstering the startup ecosystem. Key initiatives include a ₹1,000 crore Fund of Funds, the establishment of a large AI Hub focusing on sectors like healthcare and cybersecurity, and the rollout of a Quantum Technology roadmap. The government is also allocating land for data center hubs and facilitating centers of excellence in cybersecurity and biologics. Furthermore, a new Life Sciences policy granting industry status to R&D is forthcoming, along with the launch of an MSME policy that will include 10 MSME parks, one specifically for women entrepreneurs. These initiatives aim to help Telangana become a $1 Trillion economy by 2030.

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Telangana to Invest Heavily in Startups, AI, and Quantum Tech to Reach $1 Trillion Economy Goal

Hyderabad, India – November 24, 2025 – Telangana is doubling down on its commitment to startups and emerging technologies with a series of ambitious initiatives announced today at the Iconn Summit 2025 in Hyderabad. IT and Industries Secretary Sanjay Kumar unveiled plans for a ₹1,000 crore (approximately $125 million USD) Fund of Funds, a massive AI Hub, and a comprehensive Quantum Technology roadmap.

The Fund of Funds, launched in partnership with alternative investment funds, aims to propel promising startups to the next level. The AI Hub will focus on key sectors including healthcare, biologics, deeptech, AI, and cybersecurity. The government has also earmarked 400 acres each for data centre hubs in Meerkhanpet and near Sitarampur and Chandanvelly

Kumar emphasized the crucial role startups will play as Telangana strives to become a $1 trillion economy by 2030. The state is synchronizing its Quantum Technology roadmap with the National Quantum Mission, set to be unveiled at an event organized by IIIT.

In addition to technology investments, the government is preparing to launch a new Life Sciences policy that will grant industry status to research and development efforts, incentivizing innovation in the sector. An MSME policy is also in the works, including the creation of 10 MSME parks, one of which will be dedicated to women entrepreneurs.

“The State government is taking steps to create complete ecosystem… once everything is operational Hyderabad can boast of having best facilities for startups,” said Kumar.

Industry leaders, including Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairman of the CII CIES advisory board, emphasized the growing importance of corporate-startup collaboration. CII vice president Suchitra K Ella and co-chairman of CII National Startup Council C. K. Ranganathan also spoke at the summit, highlighting the potential of these initiatives to transform Telangana’s economic landscape.

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