DAVOS - The Government of Telangana today announced that it signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Blaize Inc. earlier this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, outlining the intention to launch the Telangana AI Innovation Hub (TAIH) and marking a significant step in the state's ambition to become a global center for applied, industry-driven artificial intelligence

Under the MoU, Blaize intends to establish a Research and Development (R&D) Center in the State of Telangana, focused on advanced AI computing to support applied AI initiatives and government-led projects. The collaboration is anticipated to enable applied research, pilot programs, and deployment-oriented AI initiatives aligned with Telangana's strategic priorities.

The MoU further outlines a proposed framework for collaboration with relevant line departments and ministries of the Government of Telangana. These initiatives may progress into pilots, deployments, or implementation projects, subject to applicable approvals, guidelines, and project-specific agreements.

Any such initiatives are expected to be executed, where applicable, through separate, project-specific agreements or contracts, defining scope, funding, and deliverables in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.

Building an Applied AI Ecosystem in Telangana

The Telangana AI Innovation Hub (TAIH) is envisioned as an enabling platform to accelerate applied AI innovation across public sector use cases, infrastructure modernization, and real-world deployments. Through this collaboration, Telangana aims to combine advanced AI compute capabilities with domain-specific applications to support economic development, sustainability, and public service outcomes.

The Government of Telangana, through TAIH and relevant departments, intends to work with Blaize to identify, structure, and advance potential initiatives toward pilot programs and implementation projects, while facilitating necessary approvals under applicable state policies.

Executive Statements

Sanjay Kumar, Special Chief Secretary, Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (ITE&C) and Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Telangana, said:

"Telangana is focused on using AI as a force multiplier for governance, sustainability, and economic growth. This collaboration provides a structured pathway to explore AI-driven pilots across critical sectors. By working through specific projects with Blaize, we aim to responsibly evaluate and deploy solutions that improve efficiency, resilience, and public outcomes."

Dinakar Munagala, Co-Founder and CEO of Blaize, said:

"This MoU with the Government of Telangana represents a meaningful step toward making applied AI real, scalable, and impactful. Telangana has demonstrated a clear vision for how AI can be translated from innovation into outcomes across infrastructure, sustainability, and public services. Through our intended R&D presence and collaboration with TAIH, we look forward to supporting pilot programs and deployment-oriented initiatives that bring advanced AI computing closer to real-world problems."

Phani Nagarjuna, CEO of the Telangana AI Innovation Hub (TAIH), said:

"The launch of the Telangana AI Innovation Hub marks a new chapter in the state's AI journey. Our collaboration with Blaize is designed to strengthen Telangana's applied AI ecosystem by connecting advanced computing platforms with government-led use cases. TAIH will serve as a catalyst to help move promising ideas into pilots and, where appropriate, into real deployments that deliver measurable impact."