Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Telangana Invites Swiss Investors to Explore Technology Partnerships
Telangana wants Swiss companies to invest in the state.
Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy told visiting Swiss representatives that Telangana has skilled workers and government support.
The Swiss group came to Hyderabad to look at possible business and research partnerships.
They discussed areas such as vaccines, gene therapy, artificial intelligence and data centres.
They also talked about advanced manufacturing and aerospace.
Swiss representatives were especially interested in Telangana’s work in vaccines and life sciences.
The discussions took place before a major investment summit planned for December 2026.
Both sides hope to connect companies and research institutions.
Telangana Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy invited Swiss companies to invest in the state.
A Swiss delegation led by State Secretary Helene Budliger Artieda visited Hyderabad on Friday.
The delegation explored opportunities in life sciences, AI, aerospace, startups and advanced manufacturing.
Vaccines, gene therapy, AI, data centres and precision manufacturing were identified as collaboration areas.
The visit came ahead of the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026, scheduled for December 7–9 at Bharat Future City.
- Who
- Telangana Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy and a Swiss delegation led by Helene Budliger Artieda.
- What
- They discussed investment and research partnerships between Telangana and Switzerland.
- When
- The delegation visited on Friday; the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026 is scheduled for December 7–9.
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana; the summit is planned at Bharat Future City.
- Why
- Telangana seeks Swiss investment and stronger economic ties, particularly in technology-intensive industries.
Telangana's investment pitch
Swiss delegation's perspective
Investment and innovation potential
Telangana's investment pitch
Uttam Kumar Reddy said Telangana offers skilled workers, talented young professionals and government support for Swiss companies.
Swiss delegation's perspective
A Swiss representative highlighted Switzerland's innovation record and said Telangana had potential to strengthen its innovation capabilities and aspire to global leadership.
- Telangana minister
- N Uttam Kumar Reddy, Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies
- Swiss delegation leader
- Helene Budliger Artieda, State Secretary for Economic Affairs
- Discussed sectors
- Life sciences, AI, aerospace, startups and advanced manufacturing
- Potential collaboration areas
- Vaccines, gene therapy, AI, data centres and precision manufacturing
- Upcoming event
- Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026
- Summit dates and venue
- December 7–9 at Bharat Future City
- Swiss innovation ranking
- A delegation member said Switzerland ranked first in the Global Innovation Index for 16 consecutive years.