Lok Bhavan (Raj Bhavan) · Hyderabad

Hyderabad Startup
Ecosystem Awards

2026

An evening honouring the founders, builders and institutions shaping Telangana's enterprise future — conferred under the patronage of His Excellency the Honourable Governor of Telangana, Shri. Shiv Pratap Shukla.

Date25 July 2026
VenueSamskruthi Hall, Lok Bhavan (Raj Bhavan)
FormatBy Invitation Only
Enquire & Connect
00
Days
:
00
Hours
:
00
Mins
:
00
Secs
About

A Landmark Recognition

The Hyderabad Startup Ecosystem Awards 2026 brings together the city's founders, investors, policymakers and institutions for a single evening of recognition — held at Lok Bhavan (Raj Bhavan), under the patronage of His Excellency the Honourable Governor of Telangana, Shri. Shiv Pratap Shukla.

Sixteen honours span deep tech, fintech, healthtech, consumer platforms, social impact and enterprise SaaS, alongside special recognitions for individuals and institutions who have shaped Hyderabad's standing as a national centre of enterprise.

The evening also marks the launch of "The CEO She Never Knew She Was" by Dr. Uday Murthy Bhogadi, unveiled by His Excellency the Honourable Governor of Telangana, Shri. Shiv Pratap Shukla.

16
Honours Conferred
150
Curated Guests
3
Programme Movements
1
Governor's Patronage
Co-Organised By
Mudrika Secure Print & Pack Pvt. Ltd. Presenting Partner · Dr. Uday Murthy Bhogadi
Axiara Digital Partner · Ganesh Shukla
Programme

An Evening in Three Movements

4:00 PM
Part I · The Governor's Programme
Lamp Lighting, Inaugural Address & Book Launch
Presided over by His Excellency the Honourable Governor of Telangana, Shri. Shiv Pratap Shukla — comprising the ceremonial lamp lighting, inaugural address, and three special recognitions conferred directly by His Excellency.
"The CEO She Never Knew She Was"
by Dr. Uday Murthy Bhogadi · launched by His Excellency the Honourable Governor of Telangana, Shri. Shiv Pratap Shukla
Continuing
Part II · The Pinnacle
The Awards Ceremony
Twelve merit awards and the special life sciences recognitions, presented by Shri Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary, Government of Telangana.
5:00 PM
Formal Proceedings Conclude
The Commons — Networking & High Tea
With the Governor's programme, book launch and awards ceremony concluded by 5:00 PM, guests move into an extended interlude for conversation and connection, with Irani chai and Osmania biscuits.
Awards

Sixteen Honours

Twelve merit awards, presented by Shri Jayesh Ranjan, span the categories that define Hyderabad's startup ecosystem. Three special recognitions are conferred directly by His Excellency the Governor.

No.
Category
01
Best Early Stage Startup
02
Deep Tech & Innovation
03
FinTech & Financial Inclusion
04
Consumer Tech & D2C
05
HealthTech & Life Sciences
06
Growth Stage Startup
07
Social Impact & Bharat-First
08
Woman Founder of the Year
09
Media, Press & Digital
10
Enterprise SaaS & B2B
11
Investor / Enabler of the Ecosystem
12
Home for Startups
Special Recognition · Conferred by His Excellency the Governor
Architect of Hyderabad's IT Legacy
Telangana's Life Sciences Legacy
Founder's Legacy · Lifetime Achievement
Venue

A Setting Befitting the Occasion

Hall
Samskruthi Hall
Address
Lok Bhavan (Raj Bhavan), Hyderabad
Governor's Estate, Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda, Hyderabad — 500 082, Telangana
Date & Time
Friday, 25 July 2026
Guest arrival from 3:30 PM · Programme begins 4:00 PM sharp
Attendance
By Invitation Only
100–150 curated guests from the startup, investor and policy ecosystem
Dress Code
Formal Attire · Indian Traditional Welcome
📍
Lok Bhavan (Raj Bhavan) · Hyderabad
Open in Google Maps →
Event Partners

Presented In Association With

Presenting Partner
Mudrika Secure Print & Pack Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Uday Murthy Bhogadi, Founder
A distinguished enterprise in secure printing and packaging, bringing its legacy of precision, trust and excellence to co-power this landmark celebration of Hyderabad's startup spirit.
Digital Partner
Axiara
Ganesh Shukla, Founder
A Hyderabad-based digital transformation and marketing partner, powering the online presence, identity and outreach for HSEA 2026.
Get in Touch

General
Enquiries

The Hyderabad Startup Ecosystem Awards 2026 is an exclusive, curated gathering. Attendance is strictly by invitation.

For all enquiries, please write to us at the contact details listed.

An invite-only event — attendance by nomination & confirmation only
General Enquiries
invites@hyderabadstartupawards.in
For all event-related enquiries
Website
www.hyderabadstartupawards.in
Official event website