Hyderabad: In a significant move to boost startup development, the Telangana government has entered into a crucial agreement to foster international startup partnerships. T-Hub has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brazil’s Hub Goiás to facilitate collaboration and innovation across various sectors.
On Tuesday, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and IT Minister Sridhar Babu engaged in discussions with representatives from Hub Goiás (HUBGOIAS) at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC). The discussions, held in partnership with the Goiás state government, focused on strengthening ties between the startup ecosystems of both regions.
Following the talks, Sujit Jagirdar, CEO of THub Hyd Foundation, and José Frederico Lyra Netto, Secretary of Science, Technology, and Innovation for Goiás, formally signed the agreement. This collaboration is expected to provide Telangana-based startups with expansion opportunities in Brazil, while Brazilian startups will also gain access to Telangana’s thriving innovation ecosystem.
Key Areas of Collaboration
The partnership will focus on mutual cooperation in key fields such as:
✅ Artificial Intelligence (AI)
✅ Information Technology (IT)
✅ Agri-Tech
✅ Healthcare
✅ Biotechnology
✅ Mining
Beyond sectoral cooperation, the MoU also aims to facilitate:
📌 Market access for startups
📌 Capacity-building programs
📌 Incubation and mentorship support
📌 Technology sharing
📌 Investment and funding opportunities
This agreement is set to significantly enhance cross-border innovation, enabling both regions to leverage each other’s strengths in emerging technologies and entrepreneurship. Telangana’s startup ecosystem, known for its rapid growth and innovation-friendly policies, will benefit from greater international exposure, while Goiás-based startups will gain access to one of India’s fastest-growing tech hubs.
Strengthening India-Brazil Startup Relations
With this collaboration, the Telangana government aims to create a global bridge for innovation, opening new business opportunities and fostering international investments. This initiative is expected to bolster India-Brazil trade relations and contribute to the global startup landscape.
The MoU marks a major step toward building a strong, interconnected startup network that transcends borders, driving economic growth and technological advancements for both regions.
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