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15 Organisations Join Hyderabad Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Collective; Summit on November 20

Hyderabad, Oct 12 (UNI): The Hyderabad Entrepreneurship Summit (HES) 2026 will be held at HICC Novotel here on November 20, with 15 organisations joining the Hyderabad Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Collective (HEEC), an initiative of TiE Hyderabad, to strengthen collaboration among startups, investors, industry and innovation institutions.
The summit is expected to bring together more than 2,000 entrepreneurs and business leaders, over 120 investors, more than 80 speakers and at least 31 partners, the organisers said in a release on Monday.
It will feature investor networking, business meetings, masterclasses, leadership discussions, startup showcases, pitching sessions and exhibitions.
The 15 participating organisations are TiE Hyderabad, Hyderabad Software Enterprises Association (HYSEA), IKP, Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI), Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs (COWE), Association of Lady Entrepreneurs of India (ALEAP), Biome, Hyderabad Angels, AIC Mahindra, iCollab, Bala Vikasa CSRB, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH), TG10X and Founders First Network.
The event coincides with Global Entrepreneurship Week, being observed from November 16 to 22, 2026, under the aegis of the Global Entrepreneurship Network.
The organisers said the alignment would help connect Hyderabad’s entrepreneurial ecosystem with global networks and opportunities.
Rajesh Pagadala, HEEC chair and co-convener of HES 2026, said the summit would provide a platform for organisations across the ecosystem to collaborate and strengthen Hyderabad’s entrepreneurial prospects.
Murali Kakarla, president of TiE Hyderabad and convener of HES 2026, said the summit would focus on three priorities — inclusion, scale and leadership — with an emphasis on helping businesses grow and strengthening the city’s position as an entrepreneurial centre.
The summit will discuss growth capital, market access, technology, talent, governance, acquisitions, global expansion and leadership capabilities required to scale businesses.
The organisers said the event would seek to facilitate sustained business relationships among founders, investors, mentors, corporates and technology partners.
Ravi Chennupati, vice-president of TiE Hyderabad and co-convener of HES 2026, said the summit would connect founders at different stages with investors, markets, mentors and business leaders.
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