About Us

What is RICH

he Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH) was launched in 2017 as a first-of-its-kind initiative by the Government of Telangana. RICH was established to bridge the gap between research and real-world applications by enabling collaboration among research institutions, industry, startups, and government bodies.

RICH also serves as Hyderabad’s Science and Technology City Cluster, under a national initiative led by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. In this capacity, RICH drives multidisciplinary projects to address complex local and national challenges.

Working at the intersection of science, technology, and entrepreneurship, RICH focuses on three critical sectors:

Through strategic partnerships, pilot initiatives, and policy engagement, RICH fosters a culture of innovation that delivers scalable and transformative solutions for long-term impact.