Startup Council
Connecting innovation with opportunity.
Council Chair
RAJ SAMALA
Founder, Revalsys Technologies India
Dr. RAKESH BHATIA
COO and CISO, Summit Consulting Services
Council Purpose
The Startup Council is positioned as a bridge between HYSEA members and Hyderabad’s broader startup ecosystem – creating curated corporate connects, ecosystem partnerships and tangible member outcomes, while maintaining a distinct focus from the SME Growth Council. Â
Three pillars
01 | ECOSYSTEM BRIDGEÂ
Connect HYSEA members with the wider startup ecosystem through partnerships, startup identification and curation.Â
02 | CORPORATE CONNECTÂ
Create curated startup-corporate connections around specific domains and use cases, with a focus on POCs, market access and business opportunities.Â
03 | PLATFORM & TALENTÂ
Create platforms for showcase, mentorship and member participation through Product 10X / Annual Product Showcase initiatives and a future mentor/advisor network.Â
Why Participate?
Innovation becomes valuable when it connects to a real business need. The council gives member organisations a platform to identify relevant startups, explore opportunities and turn ecosystem connections into meaningful engagement.Â
Have an innovation challenge? Bring it to the ecosystem.
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