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Accelerating smart agriculture, agri-biotech & climate-resilient food systems
RICH strengthens India’s agri-innovation ecosystem through programs in agri-biotech, seed technologies, soil health management, and sustainable farming practices.
We advance innovations in digital agriculture, farm mechanization, agri-automation, drones & IoT in farming, food processing & value addition, and post-harvest management.
Our work enables supply chain traceability, food safety systems, and scalable technologies for climate-resilient agriculture.
Enabling biotech innovation, digital health ecosystems & translational research
RICH strengthens the Life Sciences ecosystem by supporting healthtech platforms, medical devices, point-of-care diagnostics, and AI-driven diagnostics & drug discovery.
We work closely with innovators to advance solutions for vector-borne diseases, accelerate clinical trials support, and enable data-driven healthcare. Through partnerships, we facilitate clinical validation, patents & tech transfer, and pathways that take innovations from lab to market.
Driving decarbonization, renewable energy systems & circular economy transitions
RICH enables climate-focused innovation across green energy, energy storage solutions, green hydrogen, waste-to-energy, and sustainable materials.
We support startups and institutions building low-carbon infrastructure, net-zero pathways, carbon capture & utilization, smart mobility, and ESG-aligned practices.
Our Sustainability vertical helps innovations scale through pilot deployments, industry collaborations, and global partnership networks.
RICH Impact
750
Entrepreneurs supported
90
Research and Academic Institutions Partners
43217 Lakhs
Funds raised by Start-ups
20
Partner Hospitals
35
International Partners
4316 Lakhs
Funds raised for projects
73
Incubators partnered
68
MOUs Signed
Testimonials
The RICH team helped us refine the idea and product offering, connected us with anchor customers, helped develop a business plan, and demonstrate prototypes in the field.
ABHISHEK GORLE
CEO & Co-Founder, Eco Orbit AI Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
We are very thankful to RICH for its numerous contributions to the growth journey of Marut to date, and its continued support in our transformation into a leading drone player in India.
PREM KUMAR VISLAWATH
Founder & CEO, Marut Dronetech Pvt Ltd
Munera Engineering is pleased to give this testimonial to RICH on the excellent work and support they have provided. We were very impressed with the on-the-ground knowledge of the RICH team and the practical suggestions they provided for our problems.
NANDAKISHORE
Managing Director, Munera Engineering
Having the strongest innovation ecosystem in Telangana, we would like to appreciate the team of Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH, Hyderabad S&T Cluster) for actively engaging with the Innovation ecosystem stakeholders in the State.
DR. RAMJEE PALLELA
COO, AIC–CCMB
We have been working with RICH since the time of its inception and have been a part of the journey involving various programmes with stakeholders from research institutes, universities, industries, and start-ups.
SRINIVAS ORUGANTI
Director, Dr. Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences
Through collaboration with Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH), we are now able to address the critical goal of gender diversity in the higher education system.
DR. ANUPAMA SHETTY
Mission Director, Biocon Foundation
I have been associated with RICH: Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (Hyderabad S&T Cluster) since its inception. And its philosophy even before, hearing the passionate case made by Ajit sir on all the locked national treasures in the various research labs.
PROF. RAMESH LOGANATHAN
Professor, Co-Innovation & Outreach IIIT Hyderabad
RICH has been a great strength to Aranya by opening us to multiple streams for networking. They have supported our initiatives and have helped us build strong connections with powerful organisations and great human beings.
PADMA NARSANNA
CEO, Aranya Agricultural Alternative
We have been fortunate to have worked closely with RICH since 2020 and have received good insights into the ways of working and strong connections in the seed industry. RICH has also provided us valuable inputs on funding raising for our Seed Round investment.
PHANI YARLAGADDA
Co-Founder, Piatrika Biosystems Pvt. Ltd.
Electron EV is an electric truck manufacturing start-up and has benefitted immensely from the guidance and mentorship provided by Mr Srinivas Cherla from the Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH).
GANESH BABU
Chief Executive Officer, Electron EV
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