Swiss team explores Telangana’s innovation ecosystem

A Swiss delegation, headed by State Secretary for Economic Affairs Helene Budliger Artieda, journeyed to Hyderabad to explore the state of Telangana's innovation ecosystem. The team visited Skyroot Aerospace, a space technology firm, the T-Hub startup incubator, and the T-Works hardware prototyping center. During their visit, they delved into collaborative programs between Swiss companies and students, as well as immersion initiatives for young professionals, according to state officials.

Ministers D. Sridhar Babu, N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, and Jupally Krishna Rao, along with senior officials and leaders from Hyderabad's tech and government technology sector, gathered for a dinner hosted by the delegation at the Taj Falaknuma Palace. Sridhar Babu, the IT and Industries Minister, remarked, "We are landlocked [State], but never locked out. Our coastline is talent. Our harbour is innovation. Swiss precision and Telangana scale can build the world's next breakthroughs."

Telangana aims to collaborate with the Indian government to strengthen its patent frameworks for processes and products, aiming to attract research and development investments from Swiss pharmaceutical giants like Roche and Novartis, as stated by Babu. Furthermore, an invitation to the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026 was formally presented to the delegation. Invest Telangana, the State's investment promotion and facilitation organization, will lead all subsequent interactions, as confirmed by the government.

Ms. Artieda expressed her intention to connect with both Swiss businesses and investors, highlighting Hyderabad's unique blend of traditional charm and modern innovation. She noted, "We wanted to not only meet with Swiss businesses and investors, but also go to a State and we picked Hyderabad. We see a very traditional Hyderabad in this beautiful setting, nestled with a modern and innovative ecosystem that is truly conducive for investment."