HES 2026 to provide platform for startups to connect with investors, mentors: TiE Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Nov 10 (TNT) : The Hyderabad Entrepreneurship Summit (HES) 2026, scheduled to be held at HICC here on November 20, will provide a platform for aspiring and established entrepreneurs to connect with investors, co-founders, mentors and industry leaders, TiE Hyderabad President Murali Kakarla and Vice-President Ravi Chennupati said on Tuesday.
Addressing a media interaction, they said the Summit, coinciding with Global Entrepreneurship Week, would benefit aspiring entrepreneurs, university students, startups and growth-stage companies by facilitating business networking, funding opportunities and market linkages.
The event would help startups understand how to structure their businesses to attract investments, identify potential co-founders and connect with investors and experienced entrepreneurs. Growth-stage companies participating in the Summit would also create business opportunities for smaller enterprises through collaborations and partnerships, they said.
TiE Hyderabad, a non-profit organisation supported by around 170 charter members, works towards strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem through mentorship, networking and guidance to emerging entrepreneurs.
The global TiE network has around 5,000 charter members across nearly 70 cities, providing entrepreneurs access to international business connections and opportunities.
Highlighting its initiatives, they said TiE Women supports women-led enterprises through mentorship and opportunities to access national and global platforms.
TiE Hyderabad had also launched TiE Women Pragati to extend mentoring, coaching and business development support to rural women entrepreneurs in Tier-II and Tier-III cities of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
The organisation also conducts monthly mentorship and guidance programmes, bringing successful entrepreneurs and domain experts together with startups. Specialised interactions are organised to guide those interested in sports entrepreneurship and investment in the sector.
On emerging opportunities for startups, Chennupati said artificial intelligence, medical technology and agricultural technology were attracting considerable entrepreneurial interest.
Around 1,000 applications had been received for the TiE50 Telangana initiative, with startups showing particular interest in these three sectors, he said.
He identified medical technology, particularly the integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare, as an area with significant potential to transform the sector.
Explaining TiE’s role in supporting startups, he said experienced entrepreneurs shared lessons from their business journeys and helped emerging founders avoid mistakes.The organisation also guides entrepreneurs in assessing the viability of their business models and investment potential.
The HES 2026 is expected to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and industry leaders to promote innovation, investment, collaboration and the growth of globally competitive enterprises.
HEEC Chair and HES Co0Convener Rajesh Pagadala also present.
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