Business EconomyPosted at: Nov 10 2026 5:24PM


HES 2026 to connect budding entrepreneurs with investors, co-founders & mentors: TiE Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Nov 10 (UNI) The Hyderabad Entrepreneurship Summit (HES) 2026, scheduled to be held at HICC here on November 20, will provide a platform for budding and growth-stage entrepreneurs to connect with investors, co-founders, mentors and other stakeholders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, TiE Hyderabad office-bearers said on Tuesday.
Telangana IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu will attend the Summit as Chief Guest and deliver the keynote address on “Telangana: Building the Next Generation of Global Enterprises”, while Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju will deliver the opening keynote address on “Bet on Hyderabad”.
Hosted by TiE Hyderabad and promoted by the Hyderabad Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Collective (HEEC), the Summit will be held at HICC Novotel under the theme “Inclusive, Scale, Leadership – Bet on Hyderabad”.
Talking to reporters here, TiE Hyderabad President and HES Convener Murali Kakarla and Vice-President and HES Co-Convener Ravi Chennupati said the Summit, coinciding with Global Entrepreneurship Week, would benefit aspiring entrepreneurs, including university students, startups and established businesses looking to expand.
The event would help entrepreneurs understand how to structure their startups to attract investments, explore funding opportunities, identify potential co-founders and develop business connections, they said.
Growth-stage companies participating in the Summit would also create business opportunities for emerging enterprises through partnerships and other collaborations.
TiE Hyderabad, a non-profit organisation supported by around 170 charter members who are successful entrepreneurs volunteering their time and expertise, is committed to strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem and mentoring the next generation of business leaders, Ravi said.
The global TiE network comprises around 5,000 charter members across nearly 70 cities, providing entrepreneurs access to international business connections and opportunities. Participation in TiE activities would help local entrepreneurs connect with charter members and business leaders in cities such as Melbourne, London, New York and San Francisco, he said.
Highlighting the organisation's initiatives, Ravi said TiE Women supported women-led enterprises through mentorship and access to national and international platforms and investment opportunities.
As part of efforts to extend support to women entrepreneurs in Tier-II and Tier-III cities, TiE Hyderabad had launched the TiE Women Pragati initiative. It aims to provide mentorship, coaching and business development support to rural women entrepreneurs and connect them with the wider TiE Women programme.
TiE Hyderabad also conducts monthly mentorship and guidance programmes, bringing experienced entrepreneurs and domain experts together with startups to help them navigate business challenges and explore growth opportunities. Specialised sessions are also organised for those interested in sports entrepreneurship and investment in the sector, he said.
On emerging startup opportunities, Ravi said artificial intelligence, medical technology and agricultural technology were attracting considerable interest.
Referring to the TiE50 Telangana initiative, he said around 1,000 applications had been received, with startups showing strong interest in these three sectors.
Medical technology, particularly the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare, had significant potential to transform the sector, he said.
Explaining TiE's role in mentoring startups, he said experienced entrepreneurs shared lessons from their business journeys, helping emerging founders avoid mistakes and make informed decisions.
The organisation also advises entrepreneurs on the viability of their business models and their potential to attract investments.
The HES 2026 is expected to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders and policymakers to promote business networking, investment, innovation and enterprise growth.

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