About Us
What is RICH
City Knowledge and Innovation Cluster Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH) is the nodal agency for Hyderabad Science & Technology (S&T) Cluster, an initiative of the Office of Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) to the Government of India. It is a Section 8 company under the Companies Act 2013.
Launched in 2017 by the Government of Telangana, RICH acts as a facilitator and aims to foster greater collaboration between various entities in the research and innovation space. RICH operates in close coordination with the S&T Cluster Apex Committee and the Prime Minister's Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC).
Rich Impact
200 +
Startups Supported
80 +
Emerging Technologies Identified
30 +
Research/Academic Institution Collaborations Fostered
20 +
Incubators Onboarded
10 +
Pilots Conducted
15 +
Associations/Foundations/ Development Agency Partnerships Fostered
Services
For Startups/ Entrepreneurs
We help innovation and technology-based startups with prototyping, incubation support, funding, and any other assistance the startups might need in taking their product to the next level.
For Industry
We help the industry scout and identify potential technologies and investment opportunities, from the RICH’s pool/network of startups and researchers.
For Research and Academia
We work closely with research and academic institutions to identify potential innovations and help the researchers commercialize them.
TESTIMONIALS
What do people say about RICH?
I am happy to see the impact RICH aims at by putting research and innovation together. The tripod of talent, technology and trust will take Hyderabad and the nation to its rightful destiny as number one in global innovation.
Dr. R.A. Mashelkar
Former Director - General CSIR
RICH is an institutional innovation to foster interdisciplinary approach to problem solving. ICRISAT and particularly ihub (ICRISAT’s new ICT4Ag incubator) has had an enriching and deep engagement with RICH. RICH has complemented ihub’s efforts by enabling selected incubatees graduate to the next level.
Mr Ram Kiran Dhulipala
Head Digital Agriculture and Youth - ICRISAT
I am happy to see the growth in the defence sector in Hyderabad over the years. I assure the best support from the Ministry to RICH in the integration of research, industry and academia to support innovation.
Shri G. Satheesh Reddy
Scientific Advisor to Raksha Matri, Director General, Missiles and Strategic Systems
Partners
