Progressing with speed and scale

Telangana’s growth story rests on three things: a strong economy, a young workforce, and industries that are actively shaping how the State builds skills and innovation. Today, that effort is focused on the sectors that are driving Telangana’s future.

A growing economy, built on its people

Telangana didn’t take long to build something substantial but has become one of the better performing states in India within a short period. As per Socio Economic Outlook 2026, the State’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) was estimated at $201 billion, and the per-capita income at $5,407.

Telangana offers a young and skilled workforce, a strong research base, leading educational institutions and a high quality of life, and its economy is growing across IT, life sciences, aerospace, renewable energy, manufacturing and agriculture. Enterprises that establish operations now can access this talent and infrastructure at an early stage of the State’s next phase of growth, ahead of the increase in demand that is expected.

Economy at a glance GSDP and per-capita income, FY25-26

$201 billion GSDP, 2025-26

10.7% GSDP growth

$5,407 Per-capita income

10 million+ Population aged 20-34 (approx.)

Built to turn ideas into impact

From nurturing startups and empowering women entrepreneurs to developing skills, building prototypes, commercialising research and accelerating AI, Telangana has built an interconnected ecosystem where ideas find talent, talent finds opportunity, opportunity leads to innovation and innovation finds a path to scale.

Together, AIKAM, T-Hub, T-Works, WE Hub, TGIC, RICH and TASK create an end-to-end platform for innovation, entrepreneurship and inclusive growth.

AIKAM

AIKAM is the AI ecosystem of Telangana, which prepares the State’s workforce for an AI-driven economy. It combines superintelligent tools, research facilities, capital, data and infrastructure with the analytical skills of a highly-skilled workforce. With an emphasis on value over volume, to deliver AI solutions of lasting impact at population scale, AIKAM has accelerated more than 250 AI startups to date.

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T-Hub

T-Hub is India’s largest startup incubator and an innovation ecosystem builder that connects startups with investors, mentors, corporates, academia and the government. It is helping entrepreneurs in turning ideas into scalable businesses and contributes to the position of Hyderabad as a global innovation hub.

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T-Works

India’s largest prototyping centre, T-Works is THE one-stop facility where entrepreneurs can walk in with an idea, take it through design, prototyping and manufacturing, and walk out with a market-ready product. Its 78,000 sq. ft. facility provides access to advanced tools, technology and manufacturing expertise, and serves startups, students, makers, businesses and corporations.

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WE Hub

WE Hub is India’s first state-led incubator for women entrepreneurs that offers mentoring, funding access, market support, compliance assistance and industry networks to help women-led businesses start, scale and grow.

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TGIC

Guided by the principle of “Intinta Innovator” (innovator in every household), the Telangana Innovation Cell (TGIC) identifies and supports innovators from rural and underserved communities. It promotes innovation across schools, communities, government and startups, with social inclusion as a central objective, and helps innovators access mentorship, funding, markets and government support.

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RICH

Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH) runs science clusters that take up the next-generation problems of industry. A first of its kind, RICH bridges the gap between research and real-world applications and refers the challenges stated by industry to startups and academia for solutions. With a focus on life sciences, food & agriculture, and sustainability, and through strategic partnerships, pilot initiatives and policy engagement, it develops scalable solutions of long-term impact.

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Moving skilling from classroom to career

Telangana is building an integrated skilling pathway that links all stages of training, which begins in classrooms with STEM education, hands-on vocational training at ITIs and Advanced Technology Centres, continues through higher education and training with industry, and leads to employment, entrepreneurship or opportunities abroad.

Skills that lead to global jobs

Telangana is also preparing its workforce for international employment. Through TOMCOM, the State connects candidates with skills and language training, certification, employers and safe migration support.

3.59 million Additional workforce demand projected in Telangana by 2030

300+ Acclaimed science & technology institutions

4 million Youth to be skilled over the next 5 years

Modernising technical education

Through the conversion of ITIs into Advanced Technology Centres (ATCs), Telangana has strengthened the base of a network that also includes engineering institutions, polytechnics and the Young India Skills University, and that supplies industry-ready talent.

286,000+

Annual enrolments

Pharmacy / MBA / MCA institutions 403

Government & private ITIs 300

Engineering institutions 175

Advanced Technology Centres 117

Polytechnics 114

Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge

Students training on laptops through a TASK industry-academia programme in Telangana

The Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK) bridges the gap between education and employment by connecting students and institutions with industry-led learning and career opportunities. The academy prepares young people for the changing world of work by providing industry-relevant technical & workplace skills, and works with students, colleges and employers to improve employability while also encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation.

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772 Colleges

100+ Programmes

80+ Industries

1.05 million+ Students reached

36,596+ Placements

21,091+ Faculty reached

32,957+ Entrepreneurs supported

Advanced Technology Centres

The Government of Telangana, in partnership with the Tata group, has upgraded Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) into Advanced Technology Centres (ATCs). Under an Industry 4.0 partnership with Tata Technologies valued at $308 million, 65 ATCs are now operational, and 54 more are being established in rural constituencies.

65 ATCs operationalised with Tata Technologies

$308 million Value of the Industry 4.0 partnership

54 More ATCs coming up in rural constituencies

Advanced Technology Centres are introducing training in:

CNC Programming
EV Powertrains
Industrial Robotics
PLC Programming
SCADA
CAD Modelling
3D Printing

Industry-led higher learning

Established in August 2024, the Young India Skills University (YISU) brings industry directly into higher skilling. The University was set up in Hyderabad under the Young India Skills University, Telangana (Public-Private Partnership) Act 2024. It is distinguished by industry-led curricula, hands-on practical training and immersive real-world learning, which together reduce the gap between education and employment. YISU operates through nine schools in collaboration with its industry partners, and its programmes are aligned with the State’s 17 priority sectors.

Young India Skill University campus building in Telangana

39 Industry-led programmes

27 Industry partners

1,271 Students trained

80% Placement

International academic collaborations

Telangana delegation in discussion with a partner university

The Telangana government has held discussions with the leadership, faculty and students of leading global universities, including the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, the University of London, the London Business School, the London School of Economics, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The initiative aims to give students in the State access to world-class education, skills and training.

Testing Ecosystem
across the State

285 testing laboratories across 16 districts of Telangana. Select a discipline to see its laboratories and where they are located, then choose a district on the map to narrow the list.

Every testing lab, mapped across the State

Chemical, mechanical, biological, electrical and other laboratories, with the largest cluster around Hyderabad and further labs in districts across Telangana.

285Testing labs

16Districts

123In Hyderabad

Chemical analysis and testing

Laboratories for chemical analysis, from pesticide residue and food testing to water quality and materials characterisation.

168Testing labs

14Districts

59In Hyderabad

Mechanical and materials testing

Laboratories that test the mechanical properties of metals, materials, components and finished products.

104Testing labs

13Districts

58In Hyderabad

Biological and microbiological testing

Laboratories for biological testing, including microbiology, serving food, pharmaceutical and other industries.

53Testing labs

5Districts

33In Medchal-Malkajgiri

Electrical testing and calibration

Laboratories that test and calibrate electrical equipment and products.

22Testing labs

5Districts

11In Hyderabad

Electronics testing

Laboratories that test electronic components, devices and systems.

16Testing labs

3Districts

8In Hyderabad

Non-destructive testing

Laboratories that inspect materials and components without damaging them.

34Testing labs

4Districts

25In Hyderabad

Radiology and diagnostic quality assurance

Laboratories for diagnostic radiology and radiological quality assurance testing.

5Testing labs

2Districts

4In Hyderabad

Forensic science

Forensic science laboratories.

2Testing labs

1District

2In Hyderabad

Other testing services

Photometry, fluid-flow and ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories that sit outside the disciplines above.

4Testing labs

2Districts

2In Hyderabad

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