T-Hub hosts US FDA delegation
The visit was centered around exploring the innovation ecosystem with a focus on MedTech, Healthcare and Innovation
State-run startup incubator T-Hub on Friday hosted a delegation from the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA). The visit was centered around exploring the innovation ecosystem of Telangana, with a focus on MedTech, Healthcare and Innovation. The members engaged with local stakeholders, startups, and government officials.
K T Rama Rao, Telangana Minister for Industry and Commerce; Jennifer Larson, Consul General, USA; Dr Robert Califf, Commissioner, FDA; Jayesh Ranjan, Telangana IT Principal Secretary; Mahankali Srinivas Rao (MSR), Chief Executive Officer, T-Hub; Sujit Jagirdar, Chief Innovation Officer and Anish Anthony, Chief Delivery Officer, were among those present during the delegation’s visit. On the occa sion KTR said, “It is a matter of pride that Telangana hosts the largest number of FDA approved facilities for any region globally and the visit of Commissioner re-emphasizes the prominence of Telangana in the global stage. Further, this visit also underscores the remarkable progress achieved by Telangana and T-Hub in the realm of medical devices and health tech innovation.”
The minister further said that with the pharma and life sciences ecosystem in Telangana projected to reach $250 billion by 2030, the event served as a pivotal platform for the exchange of knowledge, fostering collaboration, and the exploration of transformative opportunities that will shape the future of global healthcare technology.
