Telangana to launch ₹1,000cr fund for startups

Business Nov 18, 2025

Telangana is rolling out a massive ₹1,000 crore Fund of Funds in January to help startups grow and tackle funding hurdles.
Announced by Special Chief Secretary to IT Department Sanjay Kumar, the move is all about giving young businesses the boost they need—especially those working with Artificial Intelligence—as Telangana aims to make its mark as a global AI hotspot.

What's in it for startups?

The state is teaming up with big names like Meta to train government staff as 'AI champions' who'll work directly with local startups.
Besides funding, there's also mentorship and new partnership opportunities on the table—making Telangana an even more exciting place for anyone looking to build something innovative.