In December 2025, the Telangana government revealed plans to establish T-Engine, a specialized deep-tech platform modeled after MIT’s The Engine, to boost hardware and science-based innovation requiring capital-intensive instruments and long development timelines. T-Engine will centralize advanced laboratories and testing facilities, including materials, battery cyclers, robotics, and precision machining, anchored by Telangana’s leading research universities in Hyderabad. To ensure statewide participation, regional access offices will be set up in Warangal, Karimnagar, and Nizamabad, facilitating statewide coordination and logistics. The platform will offer shared infrastructure for startups and researchers, alongside residency programs providing intellectual property handling, regulatory guidance, and investor mentoring to accelerate technology commercialization. Inspired by MIT’s successful model, Telangana aims to bridge the gap between laboratory research and market-ready products by fostering academic, industry, and government collaboration. Plans include launching a special purpose vehicle and opening two schools to operationalize the first Engine, followed by scaling to additional schools and expanding global partnerships. A research metrics office will publish annual scorecards on profitability, international hires, doctoral throughput, facility utilization, and other indicators to promote performance accountability. This initiative aligns with the Telangana Rising Vision-2047 framework unveiled by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.