Hyderabad’s startup calendar just got its next big red circle.

YES 2025 – Telangana Business Expo & Young Entrepreneurs Summit is set to take place on 12, 13 and 14 December 2025 at HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad, bringing together thousands of young founders, franchise brands, MSMEs, investors and ecosystem enablers under one roof.

If you’re looking to start up, scale up, or plug into India’s fastest-growing entrepreneurial ecosystem, this is one event you’ll want to bookmark.

What Is YES 2025?

YES 2025 (Young Entrepreneurs Summit 2025) is designed as one of India’s most dynamic platforms where aspiring entrepreneurs meet opportunities face-to-face.

The expo brings together:

• 300+ top brands – franchises, MNCs, manufacturers, distributors, service providers and government bodies

• Ready-to-start business models – from franchise and dealership to distributorship and agency setups

• On-ground support – including funding, banking, DPR help and registration assistance

Whether you’re a student with a business idea, a working professional exploring side hustles, or a founder from a Tier-2/Tier-3 town, YES 2025 is positioned as a one-stop marketplace for real, executable opportunities.

When & Where

• Dates: 12, 13, 14 December 2025

• Time: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM IST (all three days)

• Venue: HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad

HITEX has become Hyderabad’s default venue for large-format startup and business events – and YES 2025 is aiming to be one of the largest youth entrepreneurship gatherings hosted there.

Who’s Behind YES 2025?

The event is organised by Joy of Aspirations and Innovation Foundation, with YES 2025 positioned as its flagship entrepreneurship platform.

Crucially, the summit is endorsed and powered by key government and ecosystem bodies, including:

• TSIC (Telangana State Innovation Cell)

• TASK (Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge)

• T-Hub

• WE Hub

• MSME departments

That mix of policy support + startup infrastructure + youth focus gives YES 2025 a lot more depth than a typical trade expo.

Summit Highlights: Why This Event Matters

The organisers are aiming for serious scale. Here’s what’s on the cards:

1. Massive Youth & Entrepreneur Participation

• 1,00,000+ participants expected

• 10,000+ youth entrepreneurs impacted, with 300 young entrepreneurs from each of Telangana’s 33 districtstargeted for engagement

This isn’t just a city event – it’s designed as a statewide entrepreneurship platform, bringing rural and urban founders into the same conversation.

2. 300+ Companies & Exhibitors

• 300+ companies across MSMEs, startups and agri-tech

• 300+ exhibitors including franchises, MNCs, startups, dealers and distributors

If you’re scouting for:

• Franchise opportunities

• Dealership or distributorship models

• Partnerships for manufacturing, retail, services or agri-tech

…this expo is literally built for business matching and deal discovery.

3. 40+ Speakers & 30+ Workshops

YES 2025 is not just a showcase – it’s also a learning ground:

• 40+ successful entrepreneurs, policymakers and industry leaders are expected to speak

• Over 30 business workshops will cover hands-on topics like:

  • Finance & fundraising basics

  • Marketing & growth

  • SOPs and building systems

  • Operations and scaling playbooks

Expect a mix of keynotes, panels and tactical sessions that move beyond motivation into practical how-tos.

4. Live Banking & DPR Assistance

One of the most unique pieces of YES 2025:

• Live banking desks on-ground

• DPR (Detailed Project Report) assistance

• Help with loan applications, registrations and compliances

This means you’re not just hearing about funding – you can start the process right there with banks and consultants present at the venue.

Who Should Attend YES 2025?

YES 2025 is ideal for:

• Aspiring entrepreneurs & students

  • Looking to explore franchises, distribution or a first-time business

• Early-stage founders & MSMEs

  • Looking for partners, franchisees, dealers or new distribution channels

• Professionals & side-hustlers

  • Exploring business ownership, part-time or full-time

• Investors, mentors & ecosystem enablers

  • Wanting to tap into Telangana’s youth entrepreneurship pipeline

With 300+ brands and strong government backing, the event aims to be a serious, curated deal-flow platform rather than a random exhibition.

Ticket & Visitor Info

From the website:

• Entry fee:

  • INR 250 on weekdays

  • INR 300 on weekends & public holidays

• Applicable for ages 3+

• Pre-booking is available for all days via the event platform

Given the scale of expected footfall and the weekend rush at HITEX, advance registration is highly recommended.

Why YES 2025 Is A Big Moment For Telangana

A few reasons why this summit is worth watching:

1. District-Level Inclusion
   Targeting youth from all 33 districts means entrepreneurship is no longer a purely urban, Hitec City affair – it’s becoming a state-wide movement.

2. Franchise + Startup + Government Under One Roof
   You don’t often see franchise brands, startups, MSMEs, banks and government bodies all in one curated space. YES 2025 is trying to make that intersection the norm.

3. From Inspiration To Execution
   The combination of talks, workshops, exhibitor booths and live banking/DPR support means an attendee can move from “I’m curious” to “I’ve actually started something” in a matter of weeks.

How To Get Involved

You can engage with YES 2025 in multiple ways:

• Attend as a visitor – explore business models, listen to sessions, attend workshops

• Exhibit as a brand – showcase your franchise, product or service to thousands of potential partners

• Sponsor – align your brand with one of Telangana’s largest youth entrepreneurship platforms

Contact details on the site list multiple phone numbers and email IDs, and the organiser’s office is based out of T-Hub, Hyderabad Knowledge City – right in the heart of the city’s innovation corridor.