Hyderabad emerges as multi-sector innovation hub, says Innovation Report 2026

The Hyderabad Innovation Report 2026 highlights the city’s transformation into a diversified innovation hub, driven by startups, GCCs, AI, life sciences and frontier technologies. The report outlines growth opportunities and reinforces Hyderabad’s position as one of India’s leading innovation ecosystems.

Hyderabad: Hyderabad has evolved into a multi-sector innovation hub over the past decade, according to the Hyderabad Innovation Report 2026.

Unveiled by Endiya Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm, and T-Hub, during an event held here, the report finds that the city has evolved beyond its traditional strengths to become a diversified hub for startups, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), life sciences, artificial intelligence and frontier technology.

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The event – Hyderabad Capital & Startup Forum 2026 under the theme Scaling Hyderabad: The Next Phase of Innovation brought together more than 225 founders, investors, corporates, policymakers, academia, and ecosystem enablers at T-Hub.

Establishing its global prominence as a vibrant startup ecosystem, Hyderabad today is home to more than 10,000 startups, has attracted over $3 billion in venture funding since 2014, accounts for nearly 20 per cent of India’s GCC base with more than 400 centres, and hosts the country’s second-largest technology talent pool.

The report also sheds light on the enablers for Hyderabad’s growing dominance in frontier sectors like biotech & life sciences, AI, defence and space. It outlines the opportunities that will shape its next phase of growth.