Telangana and Blaize Sign MoU at Davos to Launch Telangana AI Innovation Hub and Advance Applied AI Initiatives
The Government of Telangana has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Blaize Inc. at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The agreement outlines the intention to launch the Telangana AI Innovation Hub (TAIH) and build a pipeline of applied, deployment-oriented AI initiatives across priority public sectors.
At the core of the collaboration: an intended Blaize R&D Center in Telangana focused on advanced AI computing, plus a structured process to move ideas into pilots and, where appropriate, into implementation projects-subject to approvals, policies, and project-specific agreements.
What the MoU Covers
- Blaize intends to set up an R&D Center in Telangana to support applied AI initiatives and government-led projects.
- Both parties plan to identify and structure pilots aligned to Telangana's strategic priorities, with clear scope, funding, and deliverables defined in separate contracts where applicable.
- Collaboration with relevant line departments and ministries will follow existing state guidelines and approval processes.
The Role of TAIH
TAIH is envisioned as the state's enabling platform for applied AI across public services, infrastructure modernization, and sustainability outcomes. The goal: combine advanced compute with domain-specific use cases to deliver measurable results for citizens and industry.
- Accelerate pilot design and proof-of-concept programs tied to clear policy or operational goals.
- Establish a path from pilots to deployments with governance, data security, and procurement compliance baked in.
- Coordinate across departments to reduce duplication, share learnings, and scale what works.
How Government Departments Can Engage Now
- Nominate a single point of contact for AI pilots within your department.
- Define one or two high-value use cases with measurable outcomes (e.g., time saved, accuracy improved, cost avoided).
- Assess data readiness (availability, quality, security classification) and document constraints early.
- Co-create a pilot charter with TAIH: goals, timeline, datasets, KPIs, governance, and exit criteria.
- Select an approval and procurement pathway appropriate for a pilot, with a clear transition path for scaled deployment if results are achieved.
- Embed privacy, safety, ethics review, and model monitoring plans from day one.
Executive Statements
"Telangana is focused on using AI as a force multiplier for governance, sustainability, and economic growth. This collaboration provides a structured pathway to explore AI-driven pilots across critical sectors. By working through specific projects with Blaize, we aim to responsibly evaluate and deploy solutions that improve efficiency, resilience, and public outcomes." - Sanjay Kumar, Special Chief Secretary, ITE&C and Industries & Commerce, Government of Telangana
"This MoU with the Government of Telangana represents a meaningful step toward making applied AI real, scalable, and impactful. Telangana has demonstrated a clear vision for how AI can be translated from innovation into outcomes across infrastructure, sustainability, and public services. Through our intended R&D presence and collaboration with TAIH, we look forward to supporting pilot programs and deployment-oriented initiatives that bring advanced AI computing closer to real-world problems." - Dinakar Munagala, Co-Founder and CEO, Blaize
"The launch of the Telangana AI Innovation Hub marks a new chapter in the state's AI journey. Our collaboration with Blaize is designed to strengthen Telangana's applied AI ecosystem by connecting advanced computing platforms with government-led use cases. TAIH will serve as a catalyst to help move promising ideas into pilots and, where appropriate, into real deployments that deliver measurable impact." - Phani Nagarjuna, CEO, TAIH
About TAIH
TAIH is an autonomous entity established by the Government of Telangana to foster innovation, research, and deployment of AI. It connects government, industry, and academia to solve challenges at population scale and operates across six strategic pillars:
- Talent Foundry
- Impact Labs
- Digital Backbone
- Capital Flywheel
- Acceleration Engine
- Global Ecosystem
Learn more: www.taih.ai
About Blaize
Blaize provides a full-stack programmable processor architecture suite and a low-code/no-code software platform for AI processing at the edge and in the data center. Its platform focuses on efficient AI inference for real-time insights with low power consumption, high efficiency, minimal size, and reduced cost.
Headquartered in El Dorado Hills, California, Blaize has more than 220 employees worldwide. Learn more: www.blaize.com
Governance, Process, and Compliance
The MoU is non-binding and outlines intent. Any pilots or deployments will proceed only through separate, project-specific agreements and in alignment with applicable policies, approvals, and regulations. Plans and expectations described here are forward-looking and subject to change based on due diligence, procurement processes, and formal approvals.
Context and Further Reading
- World Economic Forum (Davos) overview: weforum.org
- Upskilling public sector teams for AI projects: Complete AI Training - Courses by Job
Media contact for Blaize: press@blaize.com
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