REACH 2026 brings Academia, Research and Industry together in Hyderabad

The conclave, held at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH), provided a platform for stakeholders from higher education institutions and industry to exchange ideas on strengthening research, innovation and institutional collaboration.

Participants discussed the need to align higher education with rapidly changing technological and industry requirements. Telangana IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu, addressing the conclave, stressed the importance of narrowing the gap between professional education and employment and called for stronger industry-academia partnerships.

He said universities should move from a predominantly degree-centric approach towards skill-oriented education, enabling students to become job-ready while also developing research capabilities for innovation and entrepreneurship. He also encouraged industries to establish incubation centres in universities and strengthen engagement with academic institutions.

REACH 2026 is part of TGCHE’s broader efforts to strengthen Telangana’s higher education and research ecosystem. The Council had earlier announced that the conclave would focus on research, innovation, collaboration and the future of higher education in the State.

The event also reflected growing emphasis on creating stronger links between universities, researchers, policymakers and industry, with the objective of translating academic research into innovation, entrepreneurship and solutions to emerging societal challenges.

The conclave was attended by representatives from academia, research institutions and industry, providing an opportunity to exchange ideas and explore collaborative pathways for advancing higher education and research in Telangana.