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Telangana, Blaize Sign Davos MoU to Expand Hyderabad AI R&D and Launch Innovation Hub

The non-binding pact sets a pathway for government-led pilots across healthcare, manufacturing, and energy efficiency, subject to approvals.

Overview

  • The agreement was signed at WEF 2026 in Davos during a meeting between Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Blaize CEO Dinakar Munagala.
  • Blaize plans to expand its R&D presence in Hyderabad to support advanced AI computing and applied projects in the state.
  • Telangana unveiled plans for the Telangana AI Innovation Hub to drive investment, research, and deployment-oriented innovation.
  • The collaboration outlines a framework for pilots that would move forward through project-specific agreements with required clearances, with investment amounts and timelines not disclosed.
  • State leaders framed the push as part of a bid to make Hyderabad an AI and data-centre hub, with commitments to support advanced AI engineering talent and long-term economic growth goals.