The Hyderabad R&D ecosystem
Hyderabad is ranked number 76 of 392 R&D ecosystems in the 311 Institute directory, with 31 labs within about 120 kilometres: 15 research institutes, 7 government, 5 corporate, 3 military and 1 intergovernmental. Leading organisations include Indian Council of Agricultural Research, CSIR India, Defence Research and Development Organisation and DRDO, focused on plant science, molecular biology, analytical chemistry and mechanical engineering.
Part of the 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory. Compiled by Matthew Griffin. Last updated .
#76world rank
31labs
23organisations
2countries
All 31 labs
| Lab and organisation | Location | Type and sector | Focus | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bharat Biotech R&DBharat Biotech | Hyderabad, India | Corporate Healthcare and life sciences | Vaccines | 1996 |
| Discovery Laboratories (United States)Discovery Laboratories (United States) | Warrington, United States | Corporate Healthcare and life sciences | Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health, Surgery | 1992 |
| Dr. Reddy's Integrated Product DevelopmentDr. Reddy's | Hyderabad, India | Corporate Healthcare and life sciences | Pharmaceuticals | 1984 |
| Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (India)Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (India) | Hyderabad, India | Corporate Chemicals and materials | Analytical Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Organic Chemistry | 1984 |
| Qualcomm India R&DQualcomm | Hyderabad, India | Corporate Technology | Chips, Software | |
| CSIR-CCMB (Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology)CSIR India | Hyderabad, India | Government Healthcare and life sciences | Genomics, Biotech | 1977 |
| CSIR-IICT (Indian Institute of Chemical Technology)CSIR India | Hyderabad, India | Government Chemicals and materials | Chemicals | 1983 |
| CSIR-NGRI (National Geophysical Research Institute)CSIR India | Hyderabad, India | Government Environment and climate | Geophysics | 1961 |
| Institute for Development and Research in Banking TechnologyInstitute for Development and Research in Banking Technology | Hyderabad, India | Government Technology | Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Signal Processing | 1996 |
| National Remote Sensing CentreISRO | Hyderabad, India | Government Aerospace, defence and space | Remote sensing | 1974 |
| Indian National Centre for Ocean Information ServicesMinistry of Earth Sciences | Hyderabad, India | Government Environment and climate | Oceanography, Global and Planetary Change, Atmospheric Science | 1999 |
| National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual DisabilitiesNational Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities | Secunderabad, India | Government Social sciences and humanities | Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience | 1984 |
| Defence Electronics Research LaboratoryDefence Research and Development Organisation | Hyderabad, India | Military Aerospace and defence | Aerospace Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Signal Processing | 1961 |
| Defence Metallurgical Research LaboratoryDRDO | Hyderabad, India | Military Aerospace, defence and space | Materials | 1963 |
| Defence Research and Development LaboratoryDRDO | Hyderabad, India | Military Aerospace, defence and space | Missiles | 1961 |
| ICRISATICRISAT | Hyderabad, India | Intergovernmental Agriculture and food | Dryland crops | 1972 |
| Agri Biotech FoundationAgri Biotech Foundation | Hyderabad, India | Research institute Agriculture and food | Plant Science, Insect Science, Molecular Biology | 2007 |
| National Centre for Compositional Characterisation of MaterialsBhabha Atomic Research Centre | Hyderabad, India | Research institute Chemicals and materials | Analytical Chemistry, Mechanics of Materials, Water Science and Technology | 1997 |
| Advanced Numerical Research and Analysis GroupDefence Research and Development Organisation | Hyderabad, India | Research institute Industrials and manufacturing | Analytical Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science | 1988 |
| Advanced Systems LaboratoryDefence Research and Development Organisation | Hyderabad, India | Research institute Industrials and manufacturing | Mechanics of Materials, Mechanical Engineering, General Materials Science | |
| Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and ResearchDepartment of Atomic Energy | Hyderabad, India | Research institute Environment and climate | Geophysics, Geochemistry and Petrology, Artificial Intelligence | 1948 |
| International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New MaterialsDepartment of Science and Technology | Hyderabad, India | Research institute Multidisciplinary research | Mechanical Engineering, Ceramics and Composites, Aerospace Engineering | 1997 |
| Directorate of Poultry ResearchIndian Council of Agricultural Research | Hyderabad, India | Research institute Agriculture and food | Animal Science and Zoology, Genetics, Aquatic Science | 1988 |
| Indian Institute of Millets ResearchIndian Council of Agricultural Research | Hyderabad, India | Research institute Agriculture and food | Plant Science, Endocrinology, Agronomy and Crop Science | 1958 |
| Indian Institute of Oilseeds ResearchIndian Council of Agricultural Research | Hyderabad, India | Research institute Agriculture and food | Plant Science, Endocrinology, Insect Science | 1977 |
| National Academy of Agricultural Research ManagementIndian Council of Agricultural Research | Hyderabad, India | Research institute Agriculture and food | General Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Soil Science, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics | 1976 |
| National Institute of NutritionIndian Council of Medical Research | Hyderabad, India | Research institute Healthcare and life sciences | Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Science, Hematology | 1918 |
| Centre for Economic and Social StudiesIndian Council of Social Science Research | Hyderabad, India | Research institute Social sciences and humanities | Sociology and Political Science, Economics and Econometrics, General Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 1980 |
| National Institute of Animal BiotechnologyNational Institute of Animal Biotechnology | Hyderabad, India | Research institute Healthcare and life sciences | Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology | 2010 |
| NonFerrous Materials Technology Development CentreNonFerrous Materials Technology Development Centre | Hyderabad, India | Research institute Chemicals and materials | Ceramics and Composites, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering | 1990 |
| TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary SciencesTata Institute of Fundamental Research | Hyderabad, India | Research institute Chemicals and materials | Molecular Biology, Materials Chemistry, Condensed Matter Physics | 1945 |
Countries
Organisations
- CSIR India
- Defence Research and Development Organisation
- Department of Science and Technology
- DRDO
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research
- Indian Council of Medical Research
- Indian Council of Social Science Research
- ISRO
- Qualcomm
Other leading ecosystems
- Paris and Saclay
- Beijing and Tianjin
- Washington DC and Maryland
- Greater Tokyo and Tsukuba
- Moscow
- Grenoble
- London and the Golden Triangle
- Greater Bay Area (Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong)
- Shanghai and Suzhou
- Provence (ITER and Cadarache)
- Silicon Valley and the Bay Area
- Singapore
- Zurich, Basel and Aargau
- Randstad (Amsterdam, Delft, Leiden)
- Stuttgart and Karlsruhe
Questions and answers
How big is the Hyderabad R&D ecosystem?
It has 31 labs from 23 organisations, ranking number 76 worldwide in the 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory.
Which organisations have labs in Hyderabad?
They include Indian Council of Agricultural Research, CSIR India, Defence Research and Development Organisation and DRDO.
What does the Hyderabad ecosystem specialise in?
Its main focus areas are plant science, molecular biology, analytical chemistry and mechanical engineering.
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