About Us

What is RICH

Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH) is the nodal agency for Hyderabad Science & Technology (S&T) Cluster, an initiative of the Office of Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) to the Government of India. It is a Section 8 company under the Companies Act 2013.

RICH was launched in 2017 by the Government of Telangana. RICH is Hyderabad’s Science and Technology City Cluster, an initiative spearheaded by the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, where it is driving multidisciplinary projects. RICH aims to address complex local and national challenges by facilitating collaboration between research institutions, industry, government, and start-ups. The Clusters work towards achieving the following broad objectives:

  • To increase India’s national & global S&T competitiveness.
  • To become regional solution providers for local industry & government.
  • To create shared S&T ecosystems in India.

Our Values

Collaborative

Catalyzing the Ecosystem

Creative

Fostering Innovation

Trustworthy

Ethical, Transparent, Professional

Impactful

Result-oriented; Going the extra mile

Diverse

Socially conscious and inclusive