A high-level Liverpool delegation completed a three-day visit to Hyderabad on October 14, 2026, with discussions focused on expanding cooperation with Telangana in healthcare, life sciences, research, innovation, trade, investment, skills development and sports.
The Government of Telangana and Liverpool City Council signed a strategic memorandum of understanding on October 13. The agreement sets a framework for long-term collaboration in trade, investment, innovation, entrepreneurship, skills, tourism, culture and sports.
During the visit, the delegation toured Genome Valley and met industry and research organisations to explore opportunities in biopharma, vaccines, medical technology, clinical research, education and workforce development. The discussions covered ways to build links between healthcare and life sciences institutions in both regions.
T-Hub and Knowledge Quarter Liverpool/Sciontec signed a Letter of Intent to develop the Hyderabad–Liverpool Innovation Bridge. The initiative is intended to connect startups, support market access and encourage business partnerships. Separately, KIMS and the NHS University Hospitals Liverpool Group advanced an agreement covering research, clinical collaboration, education, training and workforce development.
Sports and community development were also part of the programme. Meetings and visits involving the LFC Foundation, the Sports Authority of Telangana, the FIFA–AIFF Telangana Talent Academy at Gachibowli, football clubs and coaches examined opportunities in grassroots sport, sports medicine, athlete development and high-performance sport. The delegation also engaged with the Centre for Spine and Sports Health and Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy reiterated Telangana’s commitment to attracting investment and strengthening international research and innovation partnerships. Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary to the Government of Telangana, highlighted the complementary strengths of Telangana and Liverpool and the scope for institutional partnerships. The visit followed the Chief Minister’s UK trip in August 2026.
