Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) is pleased to announce the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ASPIRE – the Section-8 company of the University of Hyderabad that oversees the University’s leading incubation centres:
- TIDE (Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs)
- TBI (Technology Business Incubator)
- BioNEST (Biotech Incubation Centre)
The MoU was formally signed on 13 June 2025 at ASPIRE BioNEST, University of Hyderabad.
MoU Signatories:
- Dr. Srikanth Khanna, Registrar, SSSIHL
- Prof. Samrat L. Sabat, Director, R&D Cell, University of Hyderabad
Distinguished Attendees:
From ASPIRE / University of Hyderabad:
- Prof. Reddanna, Founder Director, ASPIRE & Executive President, FABA
- Dr. P. Ratnakar, PAC Member, ASPIRE BioNEST
- Dr. Ramakrishna, CEO, TIDE & TBI
From SSSIHL:
- Prof. Raghavendra Prasad, Vice-Chancellor
- Prof. Pallav Kumar Baruah, Dean – Innovation & Entrepreneurship & President, Institution’s Innovation Council
- Sri J. Lakshminarasimhiah, Finance Officer
- Dr. B.E. Pradeep, Department of Biosciences
- Mr. T.L. Pavan Kumar, CEO, Sri Sathya Sai Research and Innovation Foundation (SSSRIF)
- Mr. Kotikala Krishnamurthy, Member, Finance Committee
Purpose and Scope of the MoU
This partnership lays the groundwork for a long-term collaboration aimed at:
- Supporting the operationalization of Sri Sathya Sai Research and Innovation Foundation (SSSRIF), the Institute’s Section-8 not-for-profit entity
- Facilitating the establishment of a robust innovation and incubation ecosystem at SSSIHL
- Enabling knowledge exchange in governance, financial modelling, and startup acceleration strategies
A highlight of the event was Dr. Ramakrishna’s presentation on ASPIRE’s incubation architecture, operational models, and industry partnerships. His insights offered valuable direction for shaping SSSIHL’s innovation framework.
Towards a Values-Based Innovation Culture
With this MoU, SSSIHL takes a significant step forward in nurturing deep-tech, biotech, and health-tech innovations rooted in academic research, societal needs, and integral human values.
This partnership reflects the shared vision of both institutions to create a values-based innovation ecosystem that empowers students, researchers, and aspiring entrepreneurs to drive impactful change across India.
We look forward to a fruitful and purpose-driven collaboration.
