Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Telangana and AP push for tech and life sciences growth at WEF
The Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments made big announcements at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Telangana launched a new Life Sciences Policy to attract investments and create jobs in areas like advanced biologics and clinical research.
They plan to build special places like a Green Pharma City and support startups with a new fund.
Andhra Pradesh wants to become a leader in quantum computing and cyber resilience.
They will set up South Asia’s most powerful quantum computer and create a special park for quantum research.
Both states also agreed to work together and share ideas to grow faster.
They met with global tech companies and signed agreements to bring more technology and investments to their regions.
Telangana launched the Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy 2026–30, targeting ₹2 lakh crore investments and 5 lakh jobs by 2030.
Andhra Pradesh aims to become a quantum computing hub with South Asia’s most powerful quantum computer by July 2026.
AP plans to set up a Quantum Valley Tech Park and train over 50,000 learners in quantum skills.
Both states signed agreements with global companies like Pearson, DMCC, and IBM for tech and AI initiatives.
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh agreed to collaborate and share best practices for faster development.
- Who
- Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments
- What
- Launched initiatives and signed agreements for tech and life sciences growth
- When
- During the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland
- Why
- To attract investments, create jobs, and expand roles in global tech and healthcare supply chains
- Event
- World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
- Telangana Policy
- Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy 2026–30
- Investment Target
- ₹2 lakh crore
- Job Creation Target
- 5 lakh jobs by 2030
- Key Sectors
- Advanced biologics, clinical research, pharma services
- Infrastructure Projects
- Green Pharma City, 10 Pharma Villages, 1Bio facility
- Funding Support
- Life Sciences Innovation Fund (initial ₹100 crore)
- Regulatory Changes
- R&D units recognized as industrial enterprises
- Current Pharma Sector Size
- ₹16,600 crore
- Projected Pharma Sector Size
- ₹83,000 crore in the next few years
- AP C4IR
- WEF–Andhra Pradesh Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
- Quantum Computing Initiative
- IBM Quantum System Two with 133-qubit Heron processor
- Quantum Valley Tech Park
- 50 acres, integrating innovation district and research centers
- Quantum Skills Pipeline
- 1 million quantum-literate citizens, industry-ready professionals, advanced researchers
- Collaboration Focus
- Energy transition, cyber resilience, AI, quantum computing
Sources
Davos 2026: Telangana targets over ₹2 lakh crore investments under Life Sciences Policy 2026–30
Union Budget 2026 27: Pharma, hospitals and device makers flag rising costs, seek targeted fixes
FICCI pre-Budget survey: 80% industry confident on India’s growth
Telangana launches Aikam to strengthen AI ecosystem and global innovation push
AP Aims to Lead South Asia’s Quantum Leap, Lokesh Says at WEF
Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi discusses AI, advanced computing, next-gen digital infra with tech giants at Davos
Lokesh, Revanth Agree Mutual Cooperation Is Key to Growth of Telangana, AP
Telangana AI Innovation Hub Finds Massive Support at WEF 2026
Lokesh Pushes for Early Rollout of World Economic Forum–AP C4IR
Godrej to Invest ₹150 Crore to Expand Its Dairy Plant
Revanth Team Wraps Up Davos Visit
Speed of Doing Business Is AP's Hallmark: Lokesh
Telangana Signs Big Deals in Davos
Lokesh courts Accenture, Cambridge
CM wraps up Davos tour, returns with Rs. 2.5 L-cr commitments
Lokesh, Revanth meet in Davos
…presses Tech Mahindra on Vijayawada campus, quantum lab plans
Telangana and AP Councils strengthen collaboration in higher education
Telangana secures global support for AI roadmap at WEF 2026
