Telangana Life Sciences

Sri Shakthi M. Nagappan is the Chief Executive Officer of Telangana Life Sciences, the nodal body driving the state’s vision to become a global life sciences and healthcare innovation hub. With deep experience in public policy, innovation ecosystems, and industry engagement, he plays a central role in shaping Telangana’s leadership in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medtech, digital health, and research-driven innovation.

Under his leadership, Telangana Life Sciences has advanced landmark initiatives spanning research infrastructure, startup acceleration, global partnerships, and investment promotion, strengthening Hyderabad’s position as one of the world’s fastest-growing life sciences clusters. Sri Shakthi Nagappan works closely with industry leaders, academia, startups, investors, and government stakeholders to build an integrated ecosystem that supports discovery, scale, and global impact.

Widely respected for his strategic and collaborative approach, he is a strong advocate for innovation-led economic growth, talent development, and public–private partnerships that translate science into societal and economic value.