The Hyderabad Entrepreneurship Summit 2025 (HES 2025) opened at Hitex Exhibition Centre, bringing together over 1,500 entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, policymakers, and innovators. Organized by TiE Hyderabad in partnership with the Government of Telangana, the two-day summit celebrates innovation, collaboration, and leadership under the theme “Transforming Tomorrow, Together.”
Government–TiE Partnership to Scale 500 SMEs by 2029
Mr. Nikhil Chakravarthi, Director (Industries), Government of Telangana, announced a strategic MoU between TiE Hyderabad and the Department of Industries & Commerce to jointly scale 500 high-potential SMEs across Telangana by 2029 under the “500 to 5X Growth Mission.”
The initiative targets SMEs in the ₹25–₹50 crore bracket, helping them achieve 5X growth through mentorship, market access, and funding, potentially generating 3–5 lakh new jobs. The State also plans to establish a Telangana SME Acceleration Cell, SME Capital Access Clinic, and five regional mentoring hubs.
Mr Chakravarthi added that Telangana is deregulating key Acts, such as the Factories Act and the Labour Act, to improve Ease of Doing Business while implementing the District Reform Action Plan (DRAP) under the national EoDB initiative.
Launch of Hyderabad Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Collective (HEEC)
The event also witnessed the launch of the Hyderabad Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Collective (HEEC) — a unique platform to foster collaboration among startups, investors, academia, and incubators.
Partner institutions include HYSEA, FTCCI, COWE, ALEAP, Biome, Hyderabad Angels, Mahindra University, iCollab, Bala Vikasa CSRB, IACC, IIKP, T-Hub, RICH, TG10X, Wadhwani Foundation, and Founders First. The initiative will follow a rotational leadership model to ensure inclusivity and continuity.
Inspiring Voices from Global Leaders
- Rajesh Pagadala, President, TiE Hyderabad, highlighted TiE’s national mission “1x10x100” — to create 1 million entrepreneurs, 10 million jobs, and $100 billion in value in the coming decade.
- Murali Bukkapatnam, TiE Global Chair of Trustees, delivered the keynote, unveiling the upcoming TiE Global Impact Report and Impact Dashboard to expand the 68-chapter global network by 20%.
- Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin, Dean of Kautilya School of Public Policy, addressed “Entrepreneurs & Global Uncertainty,” urging resilience amid global volatility.
Recognitions and Awards
The TiE Hyderabad Outstanding Entrepreneurship Awards 2025, chaired by Mr. Kali Prasad (Chairman, EThames Business School) and evaluated by a jury led by Mr. G. V. Prasad (Co-Chairman & MD, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories), honored visionary founders, investors, and ecosystem builders.
TiE50 Telangana & Networking Night
The summit also unveiled TiE50 Telangana, powered by Qualcomm, recognizing high-growth startups from the region.
Day 1 concluded with “Rhythms & Connections,” a networking night featuring live music for charter members, CXOs, and investors.
Day 2 features 100+ speakers, 25+ sessions, and 80+ startup showcases covering DeepTech, HealthTech, Defence & Aerospace, AI, Family Offices, Innovation & Incubation, and TiE Women & University Pitch Tracks.
About TiE Hyderabad
TiE Hyderabad is one of India’s most vibrant chapters of TiE Global, committed to fostering entrepreneurship through mentoring, networking, and funding. Over the past 26 years, it has mentored thousands of founders, supporting the growth of Hyderabad’s innovation ecosystem.
