Mentoring Session for Student Innovators Tier II, the New Frontier…

Bharat lies in Tier II and III. Creating the eco-system and an enabling environment in these regions has always been a necessity. SR University took the lead in 2019 and established SRiX, a world class incubation facility in its campus in Warangal.

With many educational institutions, and an immense talent pool, Warangal and other Tier II cities are ideally poised. As exposure to innovation, startups, and digital tools increases on campuses, more students are choosing to build something of their own rather than follow traditional career paths. This steady availability of talent, combined with lower costs, when supported by access to incubation facilities will ensure the organic growth of entrepreneurship in Tier II. SRiX is leading by example in Warangal.

Innovation X 5.0 @ SRiX with Tier – II and III City Innovations

SR Innovation Exchange (SRiX): A conscious decision to be in Tier II.

SRiX, is a Department of Science & Technology (DST) supported Technology Business Incubator (TBI). It is a State-of-the-Art incubator with infrastructure that rivals the best in the country. It is part of SR University, the first private university in Telangana. The management took a conscious decision to create the TBI be in Warangal. SRiX is the only Incubator in Telangana outside the city of Hyderabad. It is also among the very few full-fledged incubators in genuine Tier II cities. Over time SRiX has become a prominent nationally recognised incubator and supports startups from across the country.

To date, it has supported 170+ startups, created 1000+ jobs, and helped founders raise ₹100+ crore in funding from Angel investors and VC firms. It has also supported 39 women founders.

Its Startups are from across all verticals, with a focus on emerging technologies like IoT, AI, EV, Space, Green Hydrogen, Vertical Take-off transport, Geo-Spatial and Healthtech. In the TiE Hyderabad Top 50 startups of 2025, 6 startups were from the SRiX stable.

SRiX has strong processes and systems to guide a startup in its journey from ideation- POC-prototype-testing-compliances-market entry. It has a strong network of accomplished mentors, industry connections and ecosystem collaborations. Hence, it has a startup success rate of over 80%...!!! Its startups have been feted and recognised across multiple forums nation-wide and have also represented India in international forums.

Why This Matters

If you are building a startup in Warangal or any Tier-2 city, the message is simple: you don’t need a metro to succeed. With SRiX by your side, founders have the tools, guidance, and support to turn ideas into reality.

SRiX is here to ensure that startups from Warangal and other Tier-2 cities have the same opportunities as anyone in a big city. Innovation doesn’t have a postcode — and neither should ambition.

The time to build is now, SRiX is ready to support the next wave of innovators, problem-solvers, and dreamers. If you have an idea you believe in and are looking for the right environment to grow it, we are ready to incubate something extraordinary with you.

Orientation Program for Tier – II Student Innovators

Reach out to us at: info@srix.in | +91-80080 25400

Because innovation doesn’t have a postcode — and neither should ambition.