2nd Edition Of SSF Innovate 2026 Successfully Organised In Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The 2nd Edition of SSF Innovate 2026 was successfully organised at The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace on Wednesday, bringing together leading scientists, doctors, investors and entrepreneurs to encourage new scientific discoveries, innovations and startups.

Speaking at the event, Renowned Scientist & Entreprenuer Dr. Uday Saxena, PhD, Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer, Utopia Therapeutics, said nearly 95% of biotechnology startups fail due to a lack of proper guidance, information and investment. He stressed the need to provide the right support to young scientists and entrepreneurs to help them turn their ideas into successful businesses.

Mr. Rakesh Naik, Mr. Sanjay Kumar Palleboina and Ms. Sheetal Ranganathan from SVP said their vision is to provide, a complete support to scientists and segment startups, rather than just financial investment, a complete holistic support rather just investment.

They explained that their aim is to create a complete support system under one roof, where young scientists and entrepreneurs can access funding, modern research facilities, expert guidance, business advice, networking opportunities and support to bring their products into the market.

They added that this approach would help scientists focus on their innovations while receiving the necessary support at every stage, from developing an idea to building a successful business.

They also announced that Sri Venture Partners (SVP), the parent organisation supporting SSF, will be unveiling a 20 acres campus near Shamshabad Airport for a proposed Science and Innovation Campus. The groundbreaking ceremony is planned soon.

The event also featured discussions on cancer treatment, new healthcare technologies, food safety and Artificial Intelligence (AI), with leading scientists and industry experts participating.

The organisers said SSF Innovate aims to support scientific talent, encourage new startups, create business opportunities and help turn scientific discoveries into useful products that benefit society.