Hyderabad, India – The Pride of Hyderabad Awards 2025 is all set to recognize and celebrate real change-makers who are shaping the city’s future. Organized annually by Weave Media, the event not only honors outstanding contributors to Hyderabad’s growth but also channels its proceeds into creating opportunities for youth and persons with disabilities (PwDs).
Now in its fourth edition, the awards ceremony is supported by the Government of Telangana, including the Departments of Information Technology, Tourism, and Language & Culture. Over the past three years, more than 225 individuals from diverse fields have been felicitated for their remarkable impact.
Empowering Through Recognition and Opportunity
With a strong commitment to social inclusion, Weave Media has utilized funds raised through the event to provide upskilling, employment, and entrepreneurship opportunities to over 75 persons with disabilities.
This year, in celebration of World Entrepreneurs’ Day (August 21, 2025), the Pride of Hyderabad Awards will honor startups, industrialists, college managements, incubators, bankers, and corporate organizations. The event will take place at T-Hub, Hyderabad’s premier innovation hub.
HiDeathon 2025: A Launchpad for Youth Entrepreneurs
As part of its youth empowerment mission, Weave Media is also launching HiDeathon 2025—a startup idea competition in partnership with:
- Digital Employment Exchange of Telangana (DEET)
- Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK)
- WE HUB
HiDeathon aims to provide upskilling, incubation support, government scheme access, and international funding opportunities to students and aspiring entrepreneurs across Telangana.
Vision Behind the Initiative
Speaking at a press conference, Koppula Vasundhara, CEO of Weave Media and Founder of Gurthimpu Foundation, shared her inspiring journey:
“My dream was to become a TV anchor. I came to Hyderabad from a lower-middle-class background, living with a disability and with no support system. Though I didn’t become an anchor, Hyderabad gave me the platform to become an entrepreneur. Through Weave Media and Gurthimpu Foundation, I have been able to support my community and contribute to Telangana’s economy.”
She announced the upcoming launch of the Pride of Hyderabad Magazine and Channel, which will showcase the stories of real impact-makers.
Additionally, Vasundhara revealed plans to launch India’s first accessible business incubator for PwDs—DE Hub, with the first batch of a 12-month business training program already completed.
Government and Ecosystem Support
At the press meet, Mr. Nikhil Chakravarthi, IAAS, Director of Industries, urged the youth:
“Take full advantage of this opportunity. Through the DEET platform, you can either become job creators or find meaningful employment.”
Adding to this, Mr. J. Rajeshwar Reddy, Director of DEET, encouraged students and young innovators to submit their ideas and participate in this collaborative initiative.
Mr. Vamshi Reddy, Additional Corporate Relations Director at DEET, announced that the deadline for idea submissions has been extended to July 27, 2025, and called upon colleges to actively nominate their students and institutions for the award ceremony.
Mr. Shrikant Sinha, CEO of TASK, announced TASK’s role as the Skilling Partner for HiDeathon 2025. He shared that TASK’s district managers will promote the initiative across colleges, especially in rural areas, and invited the 20,000+ youth currently enrolled in TASK’s i4TS program to participate.
Mr. Sunkireddy Raghavender Reddy, COO of TASK, added that the registration fee for the pitch deck round will be waived for specially-abled team leaders.
HiDeathon 2025: Competition Timeline
- Phase 1 – Idea Submission: Extended until July 27, 2025
- Phase 2 – Shortlisting: July 27 – August 3
- Phase 3 – Pitch Deck Round: August 8
- Phase 4 – Final Event at T-Hub: August 15
- Awards Ceremony: August 21, 2025 at T-Hub
Eligibility: Students, startups, and innovators aged 18–30 years.
Rewards:
- Top 25–50 finalists to receive cash prizes worth ₹1 lakh
- All participants will receive Government Participation Certificates
Supporters and Partners
The Pride of Hyderabad Awards 2025 is proudly supported by:
- Association Partners: Telangana Government’s Departments of IT, Tourism, and Culture
- Ecosystem Partners: TASK, DEET, WE HUB
- Supportive Partners: Simis World, Pranisha Digital, Yellow Spoon, Arezou, Ahimsa Alliance, Red FM (Radio Partner), Big TV (Media Partner), QI Media, Photo Mama, Education Anywhere Consultancy (Overseas Education & Immigration)
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Last Updated on Thursday, July 3, 2025 5:11 pm by Admin
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