The Andhra Pradesh government’s ambitious new innovative initiative, the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH) has officially launched the Future Founders Program, a dynamic 6-week pre-incubation initiative aimed at helping innovators transform validated ideas into working prototypes and reach their first customers.
The program is designed to guide aspiring entrepreneurs in minimizing startup risks while preparing them for full-scale incubation and market entry. The Future Founders Program is simultaneously launched at the hub and all spokes across Andhra Pradesh, including Visakhapatnam, Rajamahendravaram, Tirupati and Anantapur.
This marks a major step in RTIH’s mission to foster innovation and entrepreneurship across every region of the state, ensuring that opportunities reach grassroots innovators as well.
The event was graced by Smt. Dhatri Reddy, CEO of RTIH, who inspired participants with her vision for a vibrant innovation ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh. She emphasized RTIH’s continued commitment to nurturing early-stage founders and providing them with mentorship, resources, and opportunities to grow.
Kiran Babu Rava, Founder & CEO of rava.ai, shared real-world insights into the challenges faced by startups and encouraged young innovators to pursue their ideas fearlessly, build with purpose, and create meaningful impact.
Adding to the event’s spirit, G. Krishnan, CEO of RTIH Vijayawada, described the Future Founders Program as one of the most promising opportunities for innovators in the state, enabling them to turn creative ideas into sustainable ventures that make a difference.
The highlight of the event was the live pitching session, where more than ten promising startups showcased their early-stage innovations — reflecting the creativity, determination, and passion of Andhra Pradesh’s next generation of entrepreneurs.
The Future Founders Program goes beyond startup creation; it focuses on building confidence, clarity, and capability among innovators who are determined to create change and drive progress. As Andhra Pradesh continues to strengthen its startup ecosystem, RTIH’s Future Founders Program stands as a beacon of opportunity for those ready to transform imagination into innovation.