Life Sciences

Where life sciences level up from discovery

Telangana brings the entire life sciences journey into one ecosystem, from the first idea in a lab to a product on a global shelf. With 2,000+ companies and 40+ global Life Sciences GCCs, the state covers discovery and R&D, clinical research, APIs, formulations, vaccines, biologics, biosimilars, CDMOs/CRDMOs, medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, bulk drugs and global commercial operations.

Telangana has three flagship clusters: Genome Valley, Medical Devices Park and Green Pharma City. Together, they combine world-class research institutions, specialised talent, investment-ready infrastructure and global logistics.

Industry leaders such as Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Aurobindo Pharma, Bharat Biotech, Biological E. and Hetero have strong roots here. Hyderabad, the state capital, also hosts the global operations and GCCs of Novartis, Roche, Bristol Myers Squibb, Amgen, Sanofi, MSD, Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, Bayer, Sandoz, Regeneron, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Zoetis, Medtronic and Align Technology, among others.

The Telangana Edge

Industry Base

2,000+ life sciences companies

Global GCCs

40+ global Life Sciences GCCs

Employment

200,000+ professionals across pharmaceuticals, biotech, and Life Sciences GCCs

R&D Ecosystem

Deep R&D ecosystem of leading national institutes and universities

Talent Pool

2,160+ affiliated colleges building a strong talent pipeline across pharmacy, biotechnology, engineering and life sciences

Utilities & Connectivity

24×7 power, assured water, pharma cargo and global connectivity

Strategic Advantages

Talent at Scale

Telangana has one of India’s strongest talent ecosystems, with 2,160+ affiliated colleges and 56 colleges per 100,000 youth, the 2nd highest among major Indian states. Its Gross Enrolment Ratio of 46.6% is well above the national average.

A research team at work in a Telangana laboratory

CoEs & Institutional Collaborations

The state has 126 PCI-approved pharmacy institutions, the 4th highest in India. It is also home to premier institutions such as CCMB, IICT, NIPER Hyderabad, IIT Hyderabad, IIIT Hyderabad, University of Hyderabad, NALSAR, TIFR Hyderabad, NIAB and CDFD. Together with incubators and academia-industry partnerships, they supply a steady pipeline of skilled professionals and fuel innovation across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, healthcare and Life Sciences GCCs.

Ready Infrastructure

Companies can build their own facilities on industrial land in dedicated clusters. Those who want to move faster can choose ready-to-occupy laboratories, GMP manufacturing spaces and plug-and-play facilities from private ecosystem partners Neovantage, Rx Propellant and IKP Knowledge Park, and scale up with minimal setup time.

Reactor hall at an active pharmaceutical ingredient plant

Sector-Specific Parks

Genome Valley: India’s first and largest integrated life sciences cluster
Medical Devices Park: A dedicated manufacturing ecosystem for medical devices and diagnostics
Green Pharma City: A next-generation, sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing hub

A life sciences research campus in Telangana, seen from the air

Connectivity Built for Global Markets

The Outer Ring Road, national highways and an expanding logistics network keep goods moving. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, home to one of India’s leading pharma cargo hubs, links the state to global markets. Multimodal logistics and Inland Container Depot (ICD) infrastructure strengthen its export capabilities.

A pharmaceutical packaging line in Telangana

Why Investors Choose Telangana

One connected value chain where research, innovation, clinical development, manufacturing, GCCs, startups and global enterprises work side by side, creating strong collaboration and supply-chain synergies. Investor-friendly policies: TG-iPASS, sector-specific policies and proactive government support make it easier to set up and grow.