AWS Launches Its 1st Space Tech Accelerator Program in India, with T-Hub, and Minfy

14-week dynamic program to propel innovation in India’s space economy, which is poised to reach USD 44 billion by 2033[1]

Amazon Web Services (AWS) India Private Limited* today announced the AWS Space Accelerator: India, a technical, business, and mentorship opportunity designed to foster startups focused on space technology, and accelerate their development, with support from, T-Hub, and Minfy. This is AWS’s first accelerator program in India focused on startups in the space sector, and follows the MoU it signed with ISRO and IN-SPACe in September last year, which envisions to nurture startups in space-tech, and support innovation in the sector.

The 14-week accelerator program will provide India-based startups dedicated business resources, expertise, and guidance around technology and business capabilities, and help them leverage AWS to build, grow, and scale their missions. The program is open to both early-stage and mature startups based in India whose missions support the space sector, who need a technology platform for their ideas, and are looking to accelerate their growth and investment opportunities.

Interested startups can learn more and register at this link by March 17th, 2024.

Space tech startups operate in a high-risk environment that requires significant capital investment and access to a skilled workforce, and need to undertake significant technology development and testing. The accelerator program seeks to address these challenges by providing space tech startups an opportunity to build and test their solutions using simulation technologies on AWS before making capital investments, allowing them to rapidly experiment at a low-cost, and enhance their solutions, before launching and scaling them.

Startups qualifying for the program can receive an array of benefits, including: up to US$100,000 in AWS credits, as well as guidance from experts at ISRO, IN-SPACe, and AWS, and business and technology support from T-Hub and Minfy, an AWS Premier Partner. Startups will learn about space domain technologies and applications, and how to leverage space data and build scalable solutions using cloud computing, data analytics, and machine learning, including the potential to apply generative artificial intelligence (AI).

There are various use cases for space technology, including in agriculture, aviation, climate change, disaster management, financial services, maritime, and wildlife and environment conservation, where startups can play a key role to develop impactful solutions. For example, as per an AWS commissioned report titled “Realizing a Cloud-enabled Economy: How Cloud Drives Economic and Societal Impact Through Small Businesses”, cloud-enabled small businesses in India can help unlock ₹1.1 trillion in annual productivity benefits in agriculture, and one in nine farms will use precision agriculture solutions that enhance productivity by 2030, representing a 300% increase compared to the current usage rate.

“Cloud computing is crucial to power the future of the space industry. It enables space-tech startups to harness high-performance computing resources to perform intensive data analysis, apply machine learning models, and innovate in their missions, while achieving lower cost of operations, faster time-to-market, and deployment at scale,” said Clint Crosier, Director, Aerospace and Satellite, AWS Inc. “Technologies such as generative AI open transformative opportunities for space-tech, and we are committed to help startups innovate and develop sustainable solutions for the space sector.”

“The launch of AWS’s first space accelerator for India-based startups directly supports our commitment to the Indian space industry through our MoU with ISRO, and IN-SPACe, announced last year,” said Shalini Kapoor, Director and Chief Technologist, Public Sector, AWS India Private Limited. “India has world-class talent in the space sector, and we look forward to collaborating with ISRO, IN-SPACe, T-Hub and Minfy through this initiative to nurture space-tech innovation in the country.”

ISRO, as part of its focus to create awareness on space-tech and develop India’s space sector, will explore the provisions of the MoU with AWS, and extend the necessary support, in line with the prevailing guidelines of the department, to foster startup innovation in the country, including supporting the accelerator program through educational workshops and seminars for startups. It will facilitate and inspire budding startups, nurturing the next generation of space technologists from India.

IN-SPACe, based on the Government of India’s vision to boost the country’s space economy and to promote private sector organisations in the space sector, will support the accelerator program as per the framework in place within the Department of Space, to collaborate with the space-tech community in India.

T-Hub will provide startups insights into essential aspects such as business establishment, fundraising strategies, and finetuning pitch presentations. “We are excited to support the AWS Space Accelerator program in India,” said Mahankali Srinivas Rao, CEO, T-Hub. “This program is set to propel innovation, foster collaboration, and strengthen the startup ecosystem in India. With T-Hub’s dedicated mentorship, hands-on technical support, and a vibrant alumni network, we are committed to helping startups reach new heights in the space sector."

Minfy will run a series of sessions by its technical experts, covering topics including foundational AWS knowledge, advanced cloud architecture, aligning with the AWS Well-Architected Framework, and securing workloads, enabling startups for accelerated development. “Through the AWS India Space Accelerator program, we aim to empower startups to build secure and scalable solutions by leveraging cloud and AI,” said Raj Chilakapati, global pre-sales leader, Minfy. “With our years of knowledge and experience of helping hundreds of customers build successfully on AWS, we are committed to help startups be well poised for innovation and growth.”

Applications for the AWS Space Accelerator: India program are now open for submission. Applications will be judged on several factors, including the unique or innovative scope of the startup’s solution, product-market fit, the overall value the solution can bring to space-tech innovation and space sustainability, the creative application of AWS technology to solve problems, and the team’s ability to deliver on the identified opportunity.

The AWS Space Accelerator: India is part of AWS’s commitment to support startup innovation in the space sector globally. AWS has previously conducted three editions of the AWS Space Accelerator program for startups to participate from around the world, which are being leveraged by multiple startups to strengthen and scale their solutions, including startups like Blue Sky Analytics, founded in India and based in the Netherlands, and Kawa, headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in India.

About Amazon Web Services (AWS) 

Since 2006, Amazon Web Services has been the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any workload, and it now has more than 240 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, media, and application development, deployment, and management from 105 Availability Zones within 33 geographic regions, with announced plans for 12 more Availability Zones and four more AWS Regions in Malaysia, New Zealand, Thailand, and the AWS European Sovereign Cloud. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.

*About Amazon Web Services (AWS) India Private Limited

AWS India Private Limited undertakes the resale and marketing of AWS Cloud services in India.

AIC T-Hub selects startups for semiconductor cohort 2 under AIC T-Hub Foundation

• Focuses on Chip-level innovation for Telecom, IoT, AI, and Automotive.
• Criteria based on product innovation, technology, , and founder experience.

T-Hub, India’s leading startup incubator, has today announced the launch of the semiconductor cohort 2 under the AIC T-Hub Foundation program. In collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, this initiative aims to nurture and scale promising semiconductor startups, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the sector.

The AIC T-Hub Foundation program, under the visionary partnership with AIM, has already seen success with cohorts focused on healthcare, mobility, and sustainability. This new semiconductor cohort will further contribute to India's technological landscape by supporting 10 startups over the course of 6 months. Amongst the selected startups are- FaceIntel Systems, Clupav Scientific Pvt Ltd, Deep Grid Semi, Sego Automobile Solution Pvt Ltd, Spidex Technologies Pvt Ltd, Geocon, Chipex Technologies Pvt Ltd and Zealy Smart System.

The cohort will concentrate on key areas such as Chip-level and Systems development for Telecom, IoT, AI, and Automotive. Startups will be chosen based on product innovation, patent strength, technological advancement, and the experience of the founding team. The 6 month-long cohort-based program will feature group sessions, mentor meets, investor demo days, and market access mixers. Additionally, startups will receive support in the form of MPW (Multi-Project Wafer) assistance, EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools, access to T-works prototyping labs, and opportunities to connect with potential investors and customers.

Mahankali Srinivas Rao, CEO, T-Hub, said, “T-Hub is committed to providing startups with the essential support, strategic partnerships, and an innovation-rich environment necessary for scaling their semiconductor breakthroughs. This cohort, with its focus on innovative technologies, is poised to play a pivotal role in reshaping and advancing the semiconductor sector, contributing to the sector's growth and innovation landscape."

Rajesh Adla, CEO of AIC T-Hub Foundation, stated, "Our goal is to cultivate a vibrant ecosystem that not only inspires but actively engages entrepreneurs to explore the semiconductor domain. AIC T-Hub Foundation is committed to nurturing the spirit of innovation in this dynamic industry."

The cohort launch event featured esteemed speakers, including Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary, Information Technology (IT) & Industries and Commerce (I&C), Government of Telangana, industry leaders such as Dr. Satya Gupta, President VLSI Society of India; Founder EPIC; Open-Silicon and IESA Chairman; Intel, Navin Bishnoi, Country Head (Marvell Technologies India) & AVP Engineering (Compute and Custom Solutions), Nazir.S, Senior Partner Manager ARM, Dr. Manoj Kumar, Director, Innovations and Partnerships, STMicroElectronics PadmajaRuparel, Co-Founder at Indian Angel Network & Founding Partner of IAN Fund.

The AIC programmes excel with 150+ startups, supported by 8+ Cr in funding, and enriched by an extensive network of 300+ mentors, marking a testament to its impactful journey. Two startups launched chips, and market access flourished with pilots for Mahindra, Schindler, Birla Group, and TCS. Interested startups can apply until November 2024.

ABOUT T-HUB

T-Hub (Technology Hub) is an innovation hub and ecosystem enabler. Based out of Hyderabad, India, T-Hub leads India’s pioneering innovation ecosystem and is the world’s largest innovation campus. Over the six years, T-Hub has pivoted around the 6Ms (Mentors, Market, Motivation, Manpower, Money, Methodologies) and 2Ps (Partnerships & Policy advisory) framework with a mission of driving results and collaboration for entrepreneurs’ success. It has delivered 100+ innovation programs so far, creating an impact for start-ups, corporations, and other innovation ecosystem stakeholders. Since inception, it has provided over 2000 national and international start-ups with access to better technology, talent, mentors, customers, corporates, investors, and government agencies.

ABOUT AIC-AIM

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) intends to support the establishment of new greenfield incubation centres called Atal Incubation Centres (AICs) that would nurture innovative startups in their pursuit to become scalable and sustainable business enterprises. AIM will support these AICs in creating world-class incubation facilities across the country with the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure, in terms of capital equipment and operating facilities available to their incubated startups, coupled with the availability of sectoral experts for mentoring. Apart from this, business planning support, access to seed capital, industry partnerships, training and other relevant components required for supporting innovative startups will be provided.

T-Hub Invests in Plug-n-Play Analytics Platform BIVA In A $500K Round Led By Equanimity Ventures

Funding to Drive Product Development, Market Expansion, and Talent Acquisition, Strengthening BIVA's Market Position.

T-Hub's Investment Initiative, Aims to Boost Telangana's Investment Landscape and Empower Indigenous Startups.

BIVA Analytics, plug and play analytics platform, offering E-commerce businesses a unified analytics perspective across multiple platforms today announces the successful completion of its Seed Round funding, raising $500K. This round was led by Equanimity Ventures, with participation from T-Hub, SucSeed Ventures, WarmUp Ventures and value-additive angels. The investment underscores the confidence in BIVA Analytics' innovative approach to E-commerce analytics and its potential to revolutionize the industry.

BIVA Analytics is designed to empower e-commerce businesses by aggregating data from various sources, including e-commerce stores, marketplaces, marketing platforms, logistics platforms, payment gateways, and order management platforms. The platform offers a unified dashboard and intuitive pre-built reports, enabling workflow automation and streamlined data interpretation. With this recent infusion of capital, BIVA Analytics plans to focus on product development, market expansion, and talent acquisition. These investments will further enhance their E-commerce Analytics product offerings and solidify their position in the market. In addition, BIVA has ambitious plans to integrate AI for marketing automation and competitor benchmarking.

T-Hub, India’s leading startup incubator has played a pivotal role in supporting BIVA Analytics through its Lab32 program. Over the past six months, T-Hub has been instrumental in nurturing BIVA's growth by providing guidance on product development, go-to-market strategy, and investor connects.

Mahankali Srinivas Rao (MSR), CEO, T-Hub, said, “Our investment in BIVA Analytics reaffirms our unwavering commitment to fostering innovation within the startup ecosystem. BIVA Analytics epitomizes the pioneering spirit we wholeheartedly champion. This investment perfectly aligns with the strategic vision of T-Hub's T-Fund, which was established to bolster the investment landscape in Telangana and bolster indigenous startups.

BIVA’s Founders, Abhiram Kolli and Akhila Ganti, expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support, stating, "This successful fundraising round is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. We are excited about the future and are well-positioned to accelerate our growth, drive innovation, and make a lasting impact in the B2B SaaS Analytics space."

Mr. Rajesh Sehgal, Managing Partner, Equanimity Ventures, said, “BIVA’s platform empowers e-commerce businesses with unified analytics, automation, and growth potential. Abhiram and Akhila have a deep understanding of user problems, which is reflected in the robust SaaS platform that they have built. Until now, they have been under the radar fine tuning the product. The current funding round will help them get discovered. We believe that BIVA is poised to revolutionize e-commerce analytics and are excited to partner with them as an early backer.”

Investor support highlights strong confidence in BIVA's unique approach to E-commerce analytics, Vikrant Varshney of SucSEED Indovation Fund: "We firmly believe in BIVA Analytics' unique go-to-market strategy, which positions them for exceptional growth in the e-commerce analytics landscape."

Sharad Bansal, Founding Partner of Warmup Ventures: "Our investment is a testament to the confidence we have in BIVA's potential to lead innovation in the e-commerce analytics sector."

T-Hub's T-Fund is a dynamic force in the startup ecosystem, supporting entrepreneurs through its 6 M Framework (Money, Methodologies, Market access, Mentorship, Motivation, Manpower). Every investment is carefully chosen to tackle industry pain points, and T-Hub's unwavering focus on fundamental solutions, combined with founders' passion, places them uniquely in the market.

About T-Hub:

T-Hub is one of India's leading innovation ecosystems that powers entrepreneurship and innovation. As a unique public-private partnership between the government of Telangana, three of India's premier academic institutes (IIIT-H, ISB, and NALSAR), and key private sector leaders, T-Hub aims to foster a thriving startup ecosystem in India. Through its programs and initiatives, T-Hub provides startups with access to top-tier mentors, industry experts, investors, and corporates, facilitating accelerated growth.

About BIVA

Biva, a no-code analytics platform, offers E-commerce businesses a unified analytics perspective across multiple platforms. It delineates the brand's customer journey into pre, during, and post-sale details through pre-built dashboards and reports. This enables workflow automation and seamless interpretation of insights for enhanced business efficiency.

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T-Hub Partners with Corporate Connections to Drive Innovation and Investment in India's Startup Ecosystem

In new guidance one-year collaboration, T-Hub provides exclusive funding and mentorship sessions for Corporate Connections members to thrive.

Corporate Connections launches their 2nd Chapter in Hyderabad

T-Hub, India’s leading startup incubator has announced partnership with Corporate Connections, a dynamic network of industry leaders and forward-thinking organizations. The partnership aims to strengthen the bridge between established corporations and the vibrant startup ecosystem, facilitating a seamless exchange of knowledge, resources, and investment opportunities.

Under this partnership, T-Hub will host exclusive startup showcases for Corporate Connections Members, creating a dedicated platform for innovative solutions. T-Hub startups will gain access to an extensive network of established entrepreneurs and industrialists from various parts of the country. Additionally, T-Hub will extend invitations to Corporate Connections members, encouraging participation in program demo days, offering startups valuable growth insights. T-Hub will conduct investor education sessions to empower Corporate Connections members with insights for informed startup investments in a dynamic ecosystem.

As a key partner, Corporate Connections will nurture the ecosystem by facilitating regular interactions with T-Hub startups, fostering knowledge exchange, and active participation in community events. Additionally, Corporate Connections will extend invitations to handpicked startups, offer direct contact information for their members, and share profiles of investors actively seeking opportunities.

Mahankali Srinivas Rao, CEO, T-Hub, said, “We are excited to announce our strategic partnership with Corporate Connections. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in our mission to empower startups and foster innovation. The partnership opens doors for startups to secure vital investments, access new markets, and benefit from expert mentorship. Together with Corporate Connections, we are bridging the gap between established corporations and the dynamic startup ecosystem, creating a powerful synergy.”

This collaboration aligns with the shared vision of bringing together 100 visionary thought leaders under one roof in Hyderabad to create opportunities, enrich themselves, and foster ecosystem growth.

Ananth Badhe, Executive Director, Corporate Connections, said "At Corporate Connections, we are excited to embark on this transformative journey with T-Hub. This strategic partnership marks a significant step in our commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within our extensive global network, spanning 29 countries with over 1000 members. By joining forces with T-Hub, we aim to provide our members with unparalleled access to cutting-edge startups, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to be at the forefront of industry trends.”

The signing of the MOU coincided with the launch of CC Hyderabad 2, the second chapter of Corporate Connection in Hyderabad, making it a momentous occasion. The launch event, held on 16th September at the prestigious ITC Kohinoor, saw the active participation of 120 entrepreneurs and industrialists from Hyderabad and other cities, further underscoring the significance of this partnership.

T-Hub is one of India's leading innovation ecosystems that powers entrepreneurship and innovation. As a unique public-private partnership between the government of Telangana, three of India's premier academic institutes (IIIT-H, ISB, and NALSAR), and key private sector leaders, T-Hub aims to foster a thriving startup ecosystem in India. Through its programs and initiatives, T-Hub provides startups with access to top-tier mentors, industry experts, investors, and corporates, facilitating accelerated growth.

About Corporate Connection:

Corporate Connection is a global community dedicated to connecting industry leaders to forge meaningful business relationships. Through a vast network of influential members, Corporate Connection offers a platform for fostering innovation, investment, and collaboration across various industries and sectors.

CIE at IIIT Hyderabad Organises Generative AI Summit along with T-Hub and Nasscom DTC

CIE at IIIT Hyderabad (IIITH) organised a Generative AI Summit along with T-Hub and Nascomm DTC in the city on Wednesday. Over 50 high-tech startups were showcased at the Hyderabad Gen AI summit. 10 tech leaders deliberated on Gen AI use cases in BFSI and enterprise tech sectors. 20 curated startups presented their Gen AI solutions and VCs shared insights on the opportunities for Gen AI.

The BFSI panel deliberated on the Gen AI use cases in the financial sector. Tech Leaders Wells Fargo (Harish Mohan), Goldman Sachs (Alok Madhukar), Shreenivas P Rao, Mass Mutual (Rajesh V), and HSBC (Mamatha Madireddy), brought their insights and experiences in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance domain.

On the Enterprise Tech front, luminaries such as Abhay Tandon (TVS), Jayaram Valliyur (Uber), Sundar Srinivasan (Microsoft), Ravi Kappagantu (JPMC), and Vasudeva Verma (IIITH) shared insights and perspectives, delving into the latest trends and innovations within the enterprise technology landscape.

The Deeptech panel boasted a lineup including Prof CV Jawahar (IIITH), Prof Anoop Namboodiri (IIITH), Prof Manish Srivastava (IIITH), Vishnu (Subtl.Ai), Parikshit (DreamVu), Pavan Reddy (Neural Sync), and Srinivas Kolipara (Xelpmoc Design & Tech Limited). These accomplished individuals engaged in in-depth discussions surrounding cutting-edge developments in the realm of deep technology.

Lastly, the VCs panel comprised the expertise of Roopan Aulakh (Pi Ventures), Anagh Prasad (Accel), Vamshi (Kalaari), Rajeev Suri (Orios Ventures), and Srikanth Sundarajan (T-Hub), who provided valuable insights into the world of venture capital, startups, and investment strategies.

The topics of discussion were Enterprise Speak- Gen AI value real or fictional? For the BFSI panel where Leaders from Indian/MNC fintech companies deliberating on use-cases in BFSI, Generative AI in Enterprise Tech for Enterprise Tech panel, DeepTech Jugalbandi for the Deeptech Panel where 3 eminent IIITH professors, and the startup founders whose startup came out of their work in a fireside chat and The Winds, Generative AI trends that VCs see for the VC Panel where VCs reflected on how Gen AI companies are performing.

Specifically, a panel on research startups where professors and the startup founders had a conversation on how research startups go from lab to land.

20 curated startups showcased their Gen AI tech across conversational AI, video generation, data ML and analytical generatio: Subtl.AI, GenZ Technologies, OML.AI, Haptik, PureCode, PushpakTech, Smart Bot, Nuacem, Atai, Dave ai, Hirex Ai, Revition, Atomstate Technologies Private Limited, Voxta, Tryd.Ai, Ajna.Ai, Deeplobe, Matchday.Ai, Anantadi and the AI Studio.

A directory of Gen AI startups compiled and released. With 50 startups identified and profiled. Few lines brief on the profiles.

A comprehensive directory of cutting-edge Gen AI startups has been meticulously curated, encompassing 50 standout ventures. Each of these startups has been thoughtfully profiled to provide a concise yet insightful glimpse into their unique offerings and contributions to the Gen AI landscape. This compilation aims to offer attendees an unparalleled opportunity to familiarize themselves with the forefront of Gen AI innovation in Hyderabad. By perusing these profiles, attendees will gain a deep understanding of the diverse array of startups that are shaping the future of artificial intelligence in this dynamic city.

T-Hub, Atal Incubation Center Selects 23 Startups for AIC T-Hub's Sustainability Cohort

• Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog partnered with T-Hub to set up AIC T-Hub Foundation for a dedicated focus on healthcare, mobility, semiconductor and sustainability sectors.
• Intensive 100-Day Program to Address Sustainability Challenges and grow green initiatives.
• AIC T-Hub’s Sustainability program honoured with "Green Warrior Award" from PoweredHorse

T-Hub, India's leading innovation ecosystem today announces the launch of second cohort of AIC T-Hub’s sustainability program to foster innovation and drive sustainable solutions across the sector. The cohort, which comprises 23 cutting-edge startups, will undergo a 100-day intensive program aimed at fostering solutions to pressing sustainability challenges.

The selected startups for the current cohort will focus on key areas such as Agricultural Sustainability, Environmental Conservation, Solid Waste Management, Climate Technology, Alternative Fuels, Green Manufacturing, and Renewable Energy. Out of 400 applicants, 24 startups were selected based on their viable prototypes, commercialization pathways, a minimum monthly revenue of 1 Lakh INR, and a strong founding team with relevant expertise, ensuring potential for substantial impact.

The selected startups are —

1. Bioreform,
2. Bluedrop Enviro,
3. Emusa,
4. Greencarbon Hub,
5. Greenifit,
6. Hashtag Percapita,
7. JuteEarth,
8. Kalki Ecosphere,
9. Kalki Energy Salvation,
10. Lawtonlight House,
11. Malhari Projects,
12. MyCovation,
13. Neevo Life,
14. RAU ECOSTONE PRIVATE LIMITED,
15. Readypods,
16. PlantFarmula,
17. Praana Power,
18. Prasinos Tech,
19. RootsGoods Pvt Ltd,
20. Statwig,
21. Swansea,
22. TheKabadShop,
23. VChained.

Through T-Hub's extensive network, startups will connect with mentors, domain experts, and fellow founders, while also gaining access to government compliance assistance, advanced technology facilities, and essential information about grants and incentives. Furthermore, T-Hub will create opportunities for potential partnerships with prominent MNCs and investment networks, ensuring a comprehensive and impactful ecosystem for the startups' future growth and success.

Mahankali Srinivas Rao (MSR), CEO of T-Hub said, “With the launch of our second cohort of AIC T-Hub's sustainability program, we continue to cultivate a culture of innovation and drive towards sustainable solutions. AIC T-Hub programme embodies our unwavering commitment to fostering growth, propelling startups into a future defined by impactful transformation. Throughout the program, T-Hub will cultivate and empower these selected startups, equipping them with the essential tools to scale their businesses, shaping their success and creating a legacy of positive change.”

Rajesh Adla, CEO of AIC T-Hub Foundation, said, “At AIC T-Hub, we embrace the role of catalysts for transformation. The launch of our second sustainability cohort exemplifies our dedication to igniting innovation. Through our sector lab, pool of 200+ mentor networks, investors and value partner access for or cloud credits, startups are getting impressive support. Our hands-on support navigates them toward customers, pilots, and grants, envisioning a sustainable future aligned with industry SDG goals.”

The previous cohort of startups in the AIC T-Hub Sustainability Program made a significant impact, with 14 startups securing over 3 Crore INR+ in grants/investment, forming 140+ market connections, benefiting from 20 mentors, accessing 17+ pilot opportunities, and garnering 15+ recognitions and awards. Notably, the sustainability program received the esteemed "Green Warrior Award" from PoweredHorse for its commitment to environmental sustainability. Additionally, startup Himalayan Hemp, incubated under this program, was honoured with the National Startup Award. These feats showcase the calibre of startups nurtured within the T-Hub ecosystem.

The current cohort will commence on August 3, 2023, and will run until November 10, 2023, providing a dynamic environment for startups to accelerate their growth, refine their strategies, and access the resources needed for success. More about program- https://programs.t-hub.co/aic-sustainability-program/

T-Hub (Technology Hub) is an innovation hub and ecosystem enabler. Based out of Hyderabad, India, T-Hub leads India’s pioneering innovation ecosystem and is the world’s largest innovation campus. Over the six years, T-Hub has pivoted around the 6Ms (Mentors, Market, Motivation, Manpower, Money, Methodologies) and 2Ps (Partnerships & Policy advisory) framework with a mission of driving results and collaboration for entrepreneurs’ success. It has delivered 100+ innovation programs so far, creating an impact for start-ups, corporations, and other innovation ecosystem stakeholders. Since inception, it has provided over 2000 national and international start-ups with access to better technology, talent, mentors, customers, corporates, investors, and government agencies.

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) intends to support the establishment of new greenfield incubation centres called Atal Incubation Centres (AICs) that would nurture innovative startups in their pursuit to become scalable and sustainable business enterprises. AIM will support these AICs in creating world-class incubation facilities across the country with the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure, in terms of capital equipment and operating facilities available to their incubated startups, coupled with the availability of sectoral experts for mentoring. Apart from this, business planning support, access to seed capital, industry partnerships, training and other relevant components required for supporting innovative startups will be provided.

T-Hub and Broadridge Join Forces to Propel Web 3 Technology Advancements and Drive Innovation

• Partnership between T-Hub and Broadridge aims to push the boundaries of Web 3 innovation
• To unlock untapped potential and propel the growth of disruptive technologies in diverse industries

T-Hub, India's leading innovation ecosystem and Broadridge, a global fintech leader, are thrilled to announce their collaboration through a groundbreaking agreement. This strategic partnership aims to strengthen collaborations and partnerships among corporates, startups, academia, and the broader Web 3 community, highlighting the crucial role of collective efforts in driving innovation and growth within the decentralized web landscape.

The partnership entails a shared commitment to accelerate the adoption of Web 3 technologies, empowering startups to leverage the expertise, experience, and resources of established corporates. Through this synergy, startups gain invaluable mentorship, access to new markets, and funding opportunities, while corporations’ benefit from the agility, innovation, and fresh perspectives that startups bring to the table.

As T-Hub and Broadridge embark on this collaborative journey, they join hands to share their learnings and outcomes with the Web 3 community. The initiative aims to nurture talent and disruptive ideas that will revolutionize various sectors, including finance, supply chain, healthcare, and others. The agreement will serve as a guiding principle for future collaborations, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions, mitigate challenges, and maximize the positive impact on the Web 3 ecosystem.

Mahankali Srinivas Rao, CEO of T-Hub, said, “We are honored and elated to join forces with Broadridge, a renowned global powerhouse. Together, we eagerly embrace the boundless potential of Web 3 technology, empowering our startups with innovative tools to elevate their ideas to unprecedented heights.”

German Soto Sanchez, Chief Strategy Officer, Broadridge, said, “We are excited to collaborate with the world’s largest incubator T-Hub, which has a proven track record of creating robust acceleration programs that support Web 3 startups. This is a great opportunity for us to work with innovative startups and help the ecosystem grow. We believe that this collaboration will help us stay at the forefront of innovation and provide our customers with the best possible solutions. We recognize the importance of Web 3 and its potential to transform industries and create new opportunities for businesses.”

"We are excited to partner with T-Hub to help startups develop and launch Web 3 products and services,” Sheenam Ohrie, Managing Director – Broadridge India, added. “Web 3 is a rapidly growing space with the potential to revolutionize many industries, and we believe that this collaboration will help entrepreneurs build successful businesses in this new era. We are particularly interested in working with startups that are developing innovative solutions in the areas of decentralized finance, non-fungible tokens, and other digital assets. We believe that these are some of the most promising areas of Web 3, and we are excited to support the ecosystem.”

The scalability of such initiatives holds immense promise for the future, as it fosters a sense of responsibility and collective effort in shaping the decentralized web landscape positively. By coming together and supporting startups and academia, corporations can actively contribute to the growth of Web 3 and foster an environment conducive to innovation.

About T-Hub:

T-Hub is a leading innovation ecosystem that brings together startups, corporations, academia, investors, and the government to drive innovation and foster entrepreneurship. With a strong focus on emerging technologies like blockchain, AI, and IoT, T-Hub provides startups with the support and resources they need to scale and succeed in today's fast-paced business environment.

For more information about T-Hub, visit www.t-hub.co.

About Broadridge:

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader with more than $5 billion in revenues, provides the critical infrastructure that powers investing, corporate governance and communications to enable better financial lives. We deliver technology-driven solutions that drive business transformation for banks, broker-dealers, asset and wealth managers and public companies. Broadridge’s infrastructure serves as a global communications hub enabling corporate governance by linking thousands of public companies and mutual funds to tens of millions of individual and institutional investors around the world. Our technology and operations platforms underpin the daily trading of more than U.S. $9 trillion of equities, fixed income and other securities globally. A certified Great Place to Work®, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500® Index, employing over 14,000 associates in 21 countries.

For more information about Broadridge: https://www.broadridge.com/

T-Hub Celebrates One Year of World's Largest Innovation Hub at T-Innovation Summit

T-Innovation Summit Showcases T-Hub's Remarkable Achievements in Nurturing Startups and Enabling Entrepreneurship

The summit united global thinkers and innovators on one Stage

T-Hub, which leads India’s pioneering innovation ecosystem today commemorated its first anniversary as the world's largest innovation hub. The milestone was celebrated with great enthusiasm, culminating in the successful completion of the second edition of the T-Innovation Summit - Gladiators of the Mind. The event showcased the remarkable achievements of T-Hub and its significant contribution to enabling entrepreneurship in Telangana.

The T-Innovation Summit served as a flagship platform that celebrated the inaugural of T-Hub 2.0, reinforcing Hyderabad's position as the global destination for startups. It brought together renowned dignitaries such as K.T. Rama Rao, Minister for IT, Industries & Commerce and Municipal Administration & Urban Development, Government of Telangana, Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Principal Secretary of the Industries & Commerce (I&C) and Information Technology (IT) of the Government of Telangana, Mahankali Srinivas Rao (MSR), CEO, T-Hub. The exceptional evening, named "Gladiators of the Mind," witnessed three extraordinary names in science such as- Louise Leakey, an eminent paleoanthropologist, Anil Seth, a prominent neuroscientist, and Sir Marcus du Sautoy, an esteemed mathematician, Mahmood Farooqui, well-known Indian writer creating an electrifying atmosphere of ideas and innovation.

K.T. Rama Rao, Minister for IT, Industries & Commerce and Municipal Administration & Urban Development, Government of Telangana, said, “T-Hub's remarkable achievements in nurturing startups and enabling innovation are a testament to Telangana's commitment to becoming a global innovation hub. I applaud T-Hub for its efforts in shaping the startup ecosystem and positioning Telangana as a preferred destination for entrepreneurs.

“T-Hub has played a pivotal role in putting Telangana at the forefront of entrepreneurship. Through its remarkable achievements in enabling entrepreneurship have solidified Hyderabad's position as a global destination for startups. We are proud to celebrate one year of the world's largest innovation hub, and we look forward to fostering even greater innovation in the years to come" added Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Principal Secretary of the Industries & Commerce (I&C) and Information Technology (IT), Govt. of Telangana.

Mahankali Srinivas Rao (MSR), CEO, T-Hub, said, “The T-Innovation Summit marks a significant milestone in our journey as the world's largest innovation hub. We are proud to have created a vibrant platform that brings together global networks and communities to support entrepreneurship and innovation. Our commitment to nurturing startups and empowering entrepreneurs remains unwavering, and we are excited to continue driving innovation in the country.”

In addition to the T-Innovation Summit, T-Hub's ongoing initiative, Innovate Telangana is aimed at discovering and accelerating the most promising startups from the state. This initiative will provide startups with incubation support, access to value partners, angels/VCs, mentors, and grant support, fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. The event will span across 33 districts and 120 days, encompassing five pitching clusters: Sircilla, Nirmal, Warangal, Medchal, and Jogulamba Gadwal. The top 10 startups will be invited to T-Hub for a grand ceremony and incubation under various T-Hub programs.

T-Hub has made a remarkable impact on the startup ecosystem in Telangana, positioning the state at the forefront of innovation and entrepreneurship in India. Through its various programs and initiatives, T-Hub has provided comprehensive support to startups, enabling them to thrive and succeed in a highly competitive landscape. Its efforts have resulted in significant milestones, with T-Hub-affiliated startups raising close to USD 1.9 billion in funding and creating over 12,000 jobs. The strong market connections established by these startups, exceeding 3,000, further highlight T-Hub's effectiveness in facilitating growth and market access. With Telangana leading the way, India is carving its place on the global stage as a powerhouse of innovation and entrepreneurship.

ABOUT T-HUB

T-Hub (Technology Hub) is an innovation hub and ecosystem enabler. Based out of Hyderabad, India, T-Hub leads India’s pioneering innovation ecosystem and is the world’s largest innovation hub. Over the six years, T-Hub has pivoted around the 6Ms (Mentors, Market, Motivation, Manpower, Money, Methodologies) and 2Ps (Partnerships & Policy advisory) framework with a mission of driving results and collaboration for entrepreneurs’ success. It has delivered 100+ innovation programs so far, creating an impact for start-ups, corporations, and other innovation ecosystem stakeholders. Since inception, it has provided over 2000 national and international start-ups with access to better technology, talent, mentors, customers, corporates, investors, and government agencies.

T-Hub Partners Maldives' Urbanco to Transform the Country with Smart and Sustainable Cities

• Urbanco and T-Hub establish an innovation bridge for India-Maldives relations.
• T-Hub to leverage startup expertise to customize solutions for Maldivian ecosystem.

T-Hub, India's leading innovation ecosystem is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Urbanco, the foremost urban development corporation in the Maldives. The collaboration aims to foster innovation and actively contribute to the advancement of smart and sustainable cities in the Maldives.

The main objective of this collaboration is to support Urbanco’'s vision of transforming Maldivian cities into smart and sustainable urban centers. T-Hub will leverage its extensive network of startups and expertise to customize and deploy innovative solutions that align with the unique ecosystem of the Maldives.

 (In middle (L-R) — Ahmed Athif, Managing Director, Urbanco and Anish Anthony, Chief Delivery Officer, T-Hub)

The partnership aims to establish an innovation bridge between Urbanco and T-Hub, enhancing the India-Maldives international relations. It also seeks to enable the exchange of technology and innovation between India and Hulhumalè, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing between the two nations.

"We are excited to partner with Urbanco in their endeavor to create smart and sustainable cities in the Maldives," said Mahankali Srinivas Rao (MSR), CEO of T-Hub. "T-Hub's vibrant startup ecosystem and deep expertise in innovation will play a pivotal role in transforming Urbanco's vision into reality. We look forward to co-create cutting-edge solutions and driving the growth of the innovation ecosystem in Hulhumalè."

Through this partnership, T-Hub will actively scout for solutions in key areas such as smart infrastructure, smart parking, smart city solutions, and sustainable waste management solutions. Urbanco will collaborate in developing and implementing these solutions to transform Hulhumalè into a model smart city.

"We believe that this partnership with T-Hub will accelerate the development of smart and sustainable cities in the Maldives," said Ahmed Athif, Managing Director, Urbanco. "T-Hub's extensive network and expertise in the startup ecosystem will provide us with the necessary resources and innovative solutions to transform our cities. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration and a brighter future for Hulhumalè."

As part of the support offered by T-Hub, Urbanco will benefit from a range of resources and opportunities, including connections with T-Hub startups specializing in cyber security, data security, Prop Tech, smart city solutions, deep tech (AI/ML/Telecom technologies for Urbanco's data center), and sustainability (recycling, waste to wealth solutions, waste management solutions). Additionally, Urbanco will have the opportunity to visit T-Hub and engage with startups and other ecosystem partners in these identified sectors, gaining valuable insights and fostering collaboration.

The collaboration will progress through a structured plan for the next 60 days. This plan includes an in-depth analysis of Urbanco's roadmap for making Hulhumalè a smart and sustainable city, followed by the identification of mutual goals and potential solutions. The partnership will culminate in the delivery of outcomes, closure, and impact assessment to evaluate the success of the collaboration.

About T-Hub:

T-Hub (Technology Hub) is an innovation hub and ecosystem enabler. Based out of Hyderabad, India, T-Hub leads India’s pioneering innovation ecosystem. With a mission of enabling and empowering an ecosystem hungry for innovation, T-Hub is creating impact for startups, corporations, and other innovation ecosystem stakeholders. Incorporated in 2015, it has provided over 1800 national and international startups with access to better technology, talent, mentors, customers, corporates, investors, and government agencies. It has elevated innovation for leading national and global corporations, transforming their business models for the better. Working in collaboration with innovation partners and enablers in Telangana, India and worldwide, T-Hub is building a future-ready innovation ecosystem.

For more information about T-Hub, visit www.t-hub.co.

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About Urbanco (earlier Housing Development Corporation) :

Urbanco earlier Housing Development Corporation is a leading urban development corporation of Maldives, crafting a world of better tomorrows, dedicated to providing quality and affordable housing solutions to the citizens. Urbanco is committed to sustainable urban development and aims to create smart cities that enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

T-Hub and Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India (RNTBCI) To Connect Startups with Industry Experts through Innovation Program

• The partnership aims to leverage the creative potential of Indian tech startups.
• T-Hub Appoints Sujit Jagirdar as new Chief Innovation Officer (CIO).

T-Hub, India's leading innovation ecosystem, has today announced its strategic partnership with Renault Nissan Technology Business Centre India (RNTBCI), a global technical and development centre for the Open Innovation Challenge. The collaboration aims to run a corporate innovation program that will connect startups with leading industry experts, provide proof-of-concept (PoC) grants, and facilitate engagement with startups for industry-driven use cases.

This partnership between T-Hub and RNTBCI will explore and leverage the creative potential of Indian tech startups in the thriving innovation ecosystem. T-Hub's extensive network and expertise in nurturing startups will enable RNTBCI to connect with leading technological startups possessing unique skills aligned with the Renault Nissan tech innovation strategy. By tapping into T-Hub's vast innovation ecosystem, RNTBCI aims to enhance its innovation capabilities and foster the growth of disruptive solutions within the mobility market.

Through this collaboration, T-Hub startups will have the opportunity to receive mentorship from Renault Nissan Tech experts, engage in paid PoC projects, and pitch their innovative solutions to the corporate leadership at RENAULT NISSAN. This exchange of knowledge and resources will enable startups to further develop their products and gain exposure to potential customers and investors.

Mahankali Srinivas Rao (MSR), CEO, T-Hub, said, “We are delighted to join forces with Renault Nissan Technology Business Centre India (RNTBCI) to foster innovation and empower startups in India. By joining forces, we aim to create a vibrant ecosystem that nurtures cutting-edge solutions and propels India's tech startup landscape to new heights. This partnership reaffirms our commitment to catalyzing the success of startups and propelling India's position as a global innovation hub."

Debashis Neogi, Managing Director, RNTBCI, said, “Today’s mobility market is moving at a high pace of disruption with innovation as key business strategy. Innovation helps companies grow, differentiates amongst the competition, and keeps them profitable. It is important to leverage the technological potential of the fast-growing start-up ecosystem in India by collaborating with young tech start-ups. This collaboration with T-Hub will help promote the innovation ecosystem, supporting technology driven start-ups.”

In addition to this exciting partnership, T-Hub announced the appointment of Sujit Jagirdar as its new Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) in a press conference today. With over 20 years of experience in IT and Business Process Consulting, Digital Transformation rollouts, and Designing Innovative Solutions, Sujit Jagirdar is a passionate leader who aims to promote open innovation by enabling collaboration and co-creation amongst corporates, startups, technology hubs and the academia. As a CIO, Sujit will focus on driving strategic engagements with corporates, ecosystem enablers, government bodies, and startups both nationally and internationally. Sujit Jagirdar plans to position T-Hub as India's pioneering innovation ecosystem, driving integrated solutions to achieve the organization's revenue goals.

Sujit Jagirdar, Chief Innovation Officer (CIO), T-Hub, said, “I am excited to join T-Hub as the Chief Innovation Officer. T-Hub has established itself as a world class hub of entrepreneurial talent and innovation, and I am keen to contribute to its mission of fostering ground-breaking solutions addressing some of the pressing business and societal challenges. ”

T-Hub’s programs have been successfully scaling startups in partnership with a robust ecosystem of partners. T-Hub, to date, has impacted over 2000 startups through various programs and initiatives, has over 600 global and national corporate partners and has provided 2000 mentor connects to help the startup scale. T-Hub will continue to drive collaboration between startups and leading innovation ecosystems worldwide, providing global market-access opportunities to startups.

ABOUT T-HUB

T-Hub (Technology Hub) is an innovation hub and ecosystem enabler. Based out of Hyderabad, India, T-Hub leads India’s pioneering innovation ecosystem. With a mission of enabling and empowering an ecosystem hungry for innovation, T-Hub is creating impact for startups, corporations, and other innovation ecosystem stakeholders. Incorporated in 2015, it has provided over 1800 national and international startups with access to better technology, talent, mentors, customers, corporates, investors, and government agencies. It has elevated innovation for leading national and global corporations, transforming their business models for the better. Working in collaboration with innovation partners and enablers in Telangana, India and worldwide, T-Hub is building a future-ready innovation ecosystem.

For more information about T-Hub, visit www.t-hub.co.

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About RNTBCI

Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India (Renault Nissan Tech) is a captive automotive technology and business centre, supporting Renault and Nissan globally. Established in 2007, it is in Mahindra World City, Chennai, India and employs over 9500 workforce. There are three major verticals – Engineering, Information System and Information Technology (IS/IT), and Global Business Services. Engineering is involved in global and local vehicle development for local and global markets from concept to production. Apart from vehicle development, Engineering contributes to digital acceleration working on Simulation, Software Defined Vehicles and Digital Twins. IS/IT is global end-to-end application development division, contributing to the digital transformation of Renault and Nissan with a pole of competencies on AI/ML, data, cloud, IoT, and cyber-security contributing to transformation topics. Global Business Services provide Financial and Human Resource support to global Renault and Nissan. The Centre is one of the biggest OEM Automotive Technology Centres in India.

For more information about Renault Nissan Tech, visit https://rntbci.in/

AIC T-Hub Celebrates Remarkable Success of Semiconductor Program, Paving the Way for India's Semiconductor Industry

AIC T-Hub's Semiconductor Startups successfully designed and fabricated Beamforming ICs, Energy Harvesting ICs and Programmable ICs for BMS (Battery Management System).

AIC T-Hub Plans to Establish Semiconductor Innovation Lab and Forge Partnerships to Enhance Technological Capabilities of Startups

T-Hub, India's leading innovation hub and ecosystem enabler, proudly announces the outstanding achievements of the first cohort of the AIC T-Hub Semiconductor Programme. Launched under the Atal Innovation Mission, this program has played a pivotal role in fostering the growth and development of India's semiconductor ecosystem. With 10 innovative startups incubated and substantial funding raised, the success of the first cohort showcases the immense potential and opportunities within the semiconductor industry.

The first cohort of the AIC T-Hub Semiconductor Programme has achieved exceptional milestones. Startups enrolled in the program have raised a staggering INR 6 crore through grants and angel investments, with discussions for an additional INR 3 crore funding currently underway. Earlier, T-Hub handpicked an exceptional group of startups to be part of the prestigious cohort. These visionary companies include —

1. VASBEAM PVT LTD,
2. Proton Plus,
3. Vanix Technologies Pvt. Ltd,
4. Ambit Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd,
5. Anscer Robotics,
6. Cyrrup Solutions Pvt. Ltd,
7. Fasmho Energy Systems Pvt Ltd,
8. Rapture Innovation Labs Pvt Ltd,
9. GreenPMU Semi
10. Hivericks Technologies Private Limited.

Success stories arising from the first cohort include, Vasbeam developed the integrated Analog IC (Integrated Circuit) and fabricated it, for 5G and Satellite communications. GreenPMU Semi developed an energy harvesting IC and is now ready for a multi-project wafer (MPW) semiconductor manufacturing. Vanix developed an FPGA based battery solution and grabbed a project from a processor company. Anscer Robotics, received multiple pilots with Mahindra, Schindler and is setting up a production unit. Rapture, received multiple orders overseas for its headphones powered by patented Hybrid Driver Acoustics technology.

Looking ahead, AIC T-Hub plans to establish a semiconductor innovation lab to enhance the technological capabilities of its startups. Today, AIC T-Hub facility hosts semiconductor companies that are innovating in the areas of Chip Packaging, Healthcare, and Battery Management. The program aims to forge partnerships with more corporates and global foundries to enrich the startup journey further. The upcoming cohorts of the semiconductor program will focus on fabless semiconductor companies, EDA (Electronic Design Automation) companies, and futuristic research projects in front-end and back-end chip development.

MSR (Mahankali Srinivas Rao), CEO, T-Hub, said, “The success stories emerging from this program highlight the immense potential and opportunities in India's semiconductor industry. We are proud to be part of this transformative journey, supporting startups in their quest for innovation and growth. The accomplishments of these startups, coupled with the strategic collaborations and funding raised, demonstrate the strength and viability of the semiconductor ecosystem nurtured by AIC T-Hub.”

"AIC T-Hub serves as a catalyst in shaping India's semiconductor industry, achieving remarkable milestones through our Semiconductor Program. We have created extensive partnerships in the semiconductor industry, and pooled top investors to provide startups with fast access to EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools, Design IPs, Foundry support, investment and government incentives. Additionally, by facilitating collaborations with corporates and the government, the program has paved the way for startups to secure market access and drive innovation. We have also assembled a pool of domain and business experts from the semiconductor industry to add value to these young startups." Rajesh Adla, CEO of AIC T-Hub Foundation

AIC T-Hub endeavors to foster collaboration and partnerships between the startups in the semiconductor program and established semiconductor companies. By working closely with corporates in the semiconductor industry, AIC T-Hub identifies their problem statements and connects them with startups and innovative solutions. This collaboration can take the form of investment, co-innovation, or acquisition, facilitating mutually beneficial relationships.

ABOUT T-HUB

T-Hub (Technology Hub) is an innovation hub and ecosystem enabler. Based out of Hyderabad, India, T-Hub leads India’s pioneering innovation ecosystem and is the world’s largest innovation campus. Over the six years, T-Hub has pivoted around the 6Ms (Mentors, Market, Motivation, Manpower, Money, Methodologies) and 2Ps (Partnerships & Policy advisory) framework with a mission of driving results and collaboration for entrepreneurs’ success. It has delivered 100+ innovation programs so far, creating an impact for start-ups, corporations, and other innovation ecosystem stakeholders. Since inception, it has provided over 2000 national and international start-ups with access to better technology, talent, mentors, customers, corporates, investors, and government agencies.

ABOUT AIC-AIM

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) intends to support the establishment of new greenfield incubation centres called Atal Incubation Centres (AICs) that would nurture innovative startups in their pursuit to become scalable and sustainable business enterprises. AIM will support these AICs in creating world-class incubation facilities across the country with the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure, in terms of capital equipment and operating facilities available to their incubated startups, coupled with the availability of sectoral experts for mentoring. Apart from this, business planning support, access to seed capital, industry partnerships, training and other relevant components required for supporting innovative startups will be provided.

T-Hub Emerges as the Winner of National Technology Award for Best Technology Business Incubator

T-Hub's outstanding contribution to techno-entrepreneurship is recognised with a National Technology Award.

National Technology Awards acknowledge pioneering innovations and technological advancements in India.

T-Hub, India's leading innovation hub and ecosystem enabler has been declared the recipient of the esteemed National Technology Award for Best Technology Business Incubator. The award, presented as part of the National Technology Week 2023, recognises T-Hub's exceptional contribution to the promotion of techno-entrepreneurship development and the establishment of innovative, technology-driven startup enterprises in various technological domains.

The National Technology Awards, organised by the Technology Development Board (TDB), a statutory body of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, aims to acknowledge and reward Indian companies that have successfully commercialised indigenous innovative technologies. These awards, presented under five distinct categories—Main, MSME, Startup, Translational Research and Technology Business Incubator—provide a platform for the recognition of Indian industries and their technology providers who contribute to the vision of "Aatma Nirbhar Bharat" by fostering innovation and bringing new ideas to the market.

Mahankali Srinivas Rao (MSR), CEO, T-Hub said, "We are honoured to receive the National Technology Award for Best Technology Business Incubator.The recognition validates our unwavering commitment to fostering innovation and empowering startups to thrive. We are profoundly grateful to the Telangana government for their invaluable support, which has been instrumental in our journey. T-Hub's success is a testament to the collective efforts of our team and the invaluable partnerships we have forged with global and national corporate entities. We extend our gratitude to the Department of Science and Technology for this prestigious accolade."

T-Hub's win in the Technology Business Incubator category highlights its outstanding dedication to nurturing the growth of startups through its robust ecosystem. The incubator has played a pivotal role in the development of India's startup landscape, enabling startups to raise an impressive USD 1.9 billion in funding. T-Hub's extensive market connects, totalling over 3000, have helped startups gain a strong foothold in their respective industries, resulting in the creation of over 12,000 jobs. T-Hub has impacted more than 2500 startups, providing them with mentorship and support to scale their businesses through its comprehensive programs and initiatives.

ABOUT T-HUB

T-Hub (Technology Hub) is an innovation hub and ecosystem enabler. Based in Hyderabad, India, T-Hub leads India’s pioneering innovation ecosystem. With a mission of enabling and empowering an ecosystem hungry for innovation, T-Hub is creating impact for startups, corporations and other innovation ecosystem stakeholders. Incorporated in 2015, it has provided over 1800 national and international startups with access to better technology, talent, mentors, customers, corporates, investors and government agencies. It has elevated innovation for leading national and global corporations, transforming their business models for the better. Working in collaboration with innovation partners and enablers in Telangana, India and worldwide, T-Hub is building a future-ready innovation ecosystem.

T-Hub and Collins Aerospace Join Forces to Drive Innovation in Aerospace Industry

• World-class startups and scaleups to benefit from funding and collaboration opportunities with industry leader Collins Aerospace
• T-Hub named inaugural Activation Site for the Powered by Collins™ initiative.
• T-Hub leverages its expertise as the world's largest innovation campus to drive the initiative's objectives and source top startups for collaboration with Collins Aerospace

India's leading innovation ecosystem, T-Hub, has announced a collaboration with Collins Aerospace, a leader in the aerospace and defence industry. The collaboration is part of the Powered by Collins initiative, that aims to foster technology innovation with Deep Tech small- to medium-sized enterprises. As part of the collaboration, T-Hub has been named the inaugural Activation Site, a designation given annually by the program for a leading global startup accelerator to support outreach and engagement within a targeted ecosystem.

Through this initiative, world-class startups and scaleups will benefit from funding and collaboration opportunities with Collins Aerospace and T-Hub's expertise as the world's largest innovation campus to drive the project's objective. The goal is to create and field new products and services by combining Collins' expertise with the innovative solutions of startups.

T-Hub will assist in outreach to top global startups and scaleups with expertise in the four open Collaboration Opportunities: Extravehicular Space Mobility, High-Performance Batteries, Autonomy for Small UAS, and Composites Recycling. Shortlisted companies will be invited to a Collaboration Day with program leadership from Collins, which could result in funding to execute a rapid proof-of-concept project with one of the Collins Aerospace program teams.

Mahankali Srinivas Rao (MSR), CEO, T-Hub stated "We are excited to collaborate with Collins Aerospace to drive innovation in the aerospace industry. This initiative presents an excellent opportunity for Indian startups to work alongside an industry leader and showcase their capabilities. It is a testimony to the talent and potential of Indian startups, and we are committed to sourcing the best startups to participate in this initiative."

“T-Hub was a natural choice to be the inaugural Activation Site for our Powered by Collins initiative,” said Mary Lombardo, Vice President, Advanced Technology for Collins Aerospace. “Their proven track record of supporting the rapidly growing startup ecosystem in India and the Asia Pacific region fully aligned with our mission of identifying advanced technologies and solutions with direct applicability to Collins’ products and customers. As we expand our engagement with Deep Tech innovators, we look forward to T-Hub serving a continuing role in that outreach.”

T-Hub is dedicated to supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, and this collaboration with Collins Aerospace is an excellent opportunity for Indian startups to showcase their capabilities and contribute to the future of aerospace technology.

T-Hub (Technology Hub) is an innovation hub and ecosystem enabler. Based out of Hyderabad, India, T-Hub leads India’s pioneering innovation ecosystem. With a mission of enabling and empowering an ecosystem hungry for innovation, T-Hub is creating impact for startups, corporations, and other innovation ecosystem stakeholders. Incorporated in 2015, it has provided over 1800 national and international startups with access to better technology, talent, mentors, customers, corporates, investors, and government agencies. It has elevated innovation for leading national and global corporations, transforming their business models for the better. Working in collaboration with innovation partners and enablers in Telangana, India and worldwide, T-Hub is building a future-ready innovation ecosystem.

About Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace is a business of Raytheon Technologies, the largest aerospace and defense company in the world. Our global team of 73,000 employees’ dreams, designs and delivers smarter, more connected solutions for passenger safety and comfort, mission success, space exploration, and operational efficiency and sustainability. We make the most powerful concepts in aerospace a reality.

T-Hub and Berkadia announced a strategic alliance to drive innovation and growth in the Indian startup ecosystem

Program Aims to Connect 40-56 Startups with Elite Corporate Partner Berkadia, Fostering Collaboration and Driving Growth.

Berkadia Joins T-Hub's Membership Program for Next 2 Years, Gaining Access to India's Thriving Startup Ecosystem

T-Hub, India's leading innovation ecosystem today announced its alliance with Berkadia, a leading commercial real estate company, to foster innovation, growth, and knowledge exchange in the Indian startup ecosystem. This alliance will last for two years, during which Berkadia will actively participate in T-Hub's membership program.

As part of the alliance, Berkadia will gain access to T-Hub's extensive network of startups. The relationship journey will build on facets of mentorship, networking, proofs of concept, pitch analysis, design assessments, business reviews, technical discoveries, and market analysis that will all play a part in driving change in the Commercial Real Estate industry, ultimately creating value. This will provide valuable networking opportunities and knowledge sharing with other corporate partners and startups. T-Hub's startups, on the other hand, will gain access to Berkadia's network of startups based on their focus areas, creating opportunities for collaboration and potentially scaling their businesses.

The program aims to connect at least 40-56 startups with Berkadia during the two-year alliance period. The program will include sensitization meetings, scouting, screening, evaluating, curated marketing campaigns, outreach, call for applications, specialized jury members, and pitch day. By providing a platform for startups to showcase their solutions, the program will foster collaboration between Berkadia and startups, driving growth, and development.

Mahankali Srinivas Rao (MSR), CEO, T-Hub, said, "We are delighted to work with Berkadia to promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Through this alliance, we aim to connect our startups with Berkadia's network and resources, enabling them to collaborate and create new opportunities. We look forward to working with Berkadia and achieving our shared goals of driving growth and development."

"The expansion of our BeEngaged program into India is very exciting and we couldn’t think of a better partnership than with T-Hub,” said Director – Berkadia Digital Bryce Nyberg. “BeEngaged advises and accelerates startups that are redefining the commercial real estate industry by providing them with resources, strategic counsel, and a collaborative network to test and grow innovative concepts. Since its origination in 2019, the program has accelerated more than a dozen CRE tech startups. T-Hub's track record of promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in India, and their commitment to driving growth and development, is commendable.”

Adding to that, Sudipto Mukherjee, Country Head and Managing Director at Berkadia India said, “This strategic partnership is a first of a kind initiative by Berkadia in the Indian subcontinent and is set to open avenues for more innovation. By working with T-Hub, we will have access to a wide range of innovative startups that align with our focus areas and enable us to stay ahead of the curve in the fast-paced commercial real estate industry”

The alliance between T-Hub and Berkadia is a strategic move that aims to foster innovation, drive growth, and create a robust ecosystem of entrepreneurship in India. With over 2000 startups impacted to date through various programs and initiatives, T-Hub has a proven track record of scaling startups in partnership with a robust ecosystem of partners. T-Hub and Berkadia are set to drive innovation and growth in the Indian startup ecosystem.

ABOUT T-HUB

T-Hub (Technology Hub) is an innovation hub and ecosystem enabler. Based out of Hyderabad, India, T-Hub leads India’s pioneering innovation ecosystem and is the world’s largest innovation campus. Over the six years, T-Hub has pivoted around the 6Ms (Mentors, Market, Motivation, Manpower, Money, Methodologies) and 2Ps (Partnerships & Policy advisory) framework with a mission of driving results and collaboration for entrepreneurs’ success. It has delivered 100+ innovation programs so far, creating an impact for start-ups, corporations, and other innovation ecosystem stakeholders. Since inception, it has provided over 2000 national and international start-ups with access to better technology, talent, mentors, customers, corporates, investors, and government agencies.

For more information about T-Hub, visit www.t-hub.co.

About BeEngaged™ powered by Berkadia®:

Launched in 2019, BeEngaged, powered by Berkadia advises and accelerates startups that are redefining the commercial real estate industry by providing them with resources, strategic counsel, and a collaborative network to test and grow innovative concepts. Since then, the organization has accelerated more than a dozen CRE tech startups, including Esusu.

The BeEngaged program offers three phases of increasingly close collaboration and experimentation with startups across the commercial real estate industry: BeEngaged Network®, Verified Status, and the BeEngaged Lab®. The BeEngaged Network® develops an ecosystem of founders, industry professionals, and capital providers dedicated to redefining the commercial real estate space. Companies participating in the BeEngaged Network® that have proven potential for long-term growth and industry transformation can be invited to seek Verified Status (VP). This stage provides company founders with focused mentorship for validating strategic alignment to participants of the BeEngaged ecosystem through experiments and pilots. Successful VP companies are invited to join BeEngaged Lab®, which is a catalyst for founders and Berkadia to collaborate on long-term initiatives.

To learn more about BeEngaged, click here.

About Berkadia®:

Berkadia, a joint venture of Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies Financial Group, is a leader in the commercial real estate industry, offering a robust suite of services to our multifamily and commercial property clients. Through our integrated mortgage banking, investment sales and servicing platform, Berkadia delivers comprehensive real estate solutions for the entire life cycle of our clients’ assets.

To learn more about Berkadia, please visit www.berkadia.com.

A Unique Summit of 20 Students Led NGOs Held at T-Hub

Foundation Summit, a unique summit of Student Led NGOs held at T-Hub (there is no connection to T-Hub, except the venue). Twenty Youth Lead, in the age group of 16 to 21 years old participated. All must all of them are studying and also running these NGOs. 

The Kashmir Files producer Abhishek Agarwal, Shanta Thoutham from Telangana State Innovation Cell; Ritu Shah, Chairperson of FICCI Ladies Organisation(FLO), Ms Shubhra Maheshwari, Past Chairperson FLO, Mr Sumer Jain, MD of Four Wheel Travels and others graced.

Addressing the youth at the Vibhegia Summit, Abhishek Agrawal, producer of The Kahsmir Files said Teens too are socially aware. This is the new India, the young India, they like to come out and serve. The emerging society is full of challenges to overcome, and youth is the answer for a promising tomorrow, he said.

Despite being busy with the inaugural of the Secretariat, I am here for some takeaways, the youth are promising. We need more of these change-makers, they are the future of our world said Shanta Thoutham from Telangana State Innovation Cell.

Seen 20 student led startup founders

The 20 student-led non-profits include A Teenager's Interests; Bizz.connect; Miles and smiles; The Khayal Foundation; Whelve; Learning Space Foundation; MNR Organisation; M Group Realtors; Dhruvansh; Meraki Bizz Connect; Naari, women wellness initiative; Touch A Life Foundation; JMB Learning; Bina Singh Foundation; Hygeia and Vibhaag. 

The initiative named VIBHGEIA, the half-day FOUNDATION SUMMIT was organized by two leading student-led non-profitable foundations. It was rare to bring all these non-profit organizations together under one platform. It was an opportunity for all the other nonprofitable organizations to share their mission and impact the audience.

The event held in the evening. Twenty NGOs participated and also put up stalls. They set up their stalls, propagated their causes, and missions, and spread the messages. Three foundations were chosen from the networking session to speak. Awards were presented to the deserving few. 

The aim of this conference was to network, share, care, learn, collaborate, and make an impact to society unlike before said NGO Vibhaag Foundation’s, Founder, Ashmit Tainwala, and Bhuvit Hisariya founder of HYGEIA.

Ashmit and Bhuvit the organisers of the summit

Vibhaag Foundation is a student-run foundation led by Ashmit Tainwala. It raised funds in the past for a Charitable Clinic for Women and Children in a Slum area run by the Lions Club of Hyderabad Petals. Even the Medicines required to run the clinic for one year were arranged by a student-run NGO.

Bhuvit Hisariya, 17 years is a founder of HYGEIA and is a 12th class at Chirec. We work for better health for all. It is a one-year-old voluntary organization. Organized many health camps and impacted 1000 people. Moved by people suffering, I decided to be of some service to the society says Bhuvit.

20 Mobility Startups Selected by T-Hub and Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) to Transform India's Automotive Industry

• 3-month program to provide exclusive mentorship, investor connections, and market pilots
• Selected startups focus on automotive technologies, clean mobility solutions, and emerging vehicle tech
• Startups to benefit from access to world-class experts, resources, and potential investors and customers

T-Hub, India's leading innovation ecosystem, in collaboration with Atal Incubation Centre (AIC), announced the selection of 20 startups for its program focused on the automobile industry. The 3-month program aims to provide startups with exclusive 1:1 mentoring, group sessions, investor connections, and market pilots to help them find their first customers, interact with investors, access government incentives and grants, and structure their companies with new business models.

After screening over 230 applications, the startups were selected based on founder qualifications, business models, and products. The program's focus areas include automotive technologies, connected vehicles, fleet management, clean mobility solutions, electric vehicles, and emerging vehicle technologies.

Amongst the selected startup are-

1. Triolt,
2. Etric,
3. Vihaan Electrix,
4. Aurita electric utility bikes,
5. Tumpudi Automotive Pvt Ltd,
6. Zero Sum,
7. Bijliride,
8. Transcent,
9. TelioEV,
10. TRiDE Mobility,
11. CHARGEKART,
12. Piqyu,
13. Bid rYde,
14. SunPlower Wind,
15. LogiXair,
16. Austhraa Motors,
17. C&G Green Energy

"Through this program, we aim to create a strong ecosystem empowering startups and facilitating new-age solutions in the automobile industry. We are excited to welcome the selected startups to the AIC-T-Hub program. Over the next few months, startups will receive access to right mentorship, funding channels, and networking opportunities," said Mahankali Srinivas Rao (MSR), CEO of T-Hub.

"We are confident that this program will play a crucial role in helping startups scale their businesses and drive innovation in the automobile industry," added Rajesh Adla, CEO of AIC T-Hub Foundation.

Atal Incubation Centers (AICs) are greenfield incubation centers established under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) to provide necessary support and resources to startups, and drive innovation and entrepreneurship in India.The previous cohort's success metrics were impressive, including an INR 8 Cr customer order for Ermin Automotive, a 17 L grant for Nova Avenue, and market access for startups such as Smart City Maharashtra, Telangana Tourism, Goa Tourism, and GHMC. The AIC T-Hub program has had a tremendous impact in terms of the number of startups (74), funding secured (INR 15 Cr), and the number of mentors (100+), among other relevant impact numbers. 

The program commenced on April 5 and will end on July 5, with a Demo Day scheduled at the end of the program. Startups will benefit from exclusive access to potential investors and customers, mentorship from industry experts, and a chance to connect with other startups in the ecosystem. The program is focused on providing startups with access to world-class experts and resources to sharpen their understanding of the market, refine their business and product commercialization plans, and quickly test and certify their EVs.

For more information about the program and the selected startups, visit the program's website at https://programs.t-hub.co/mobility/

T-Hub (Technology Hub) is an innovation hub and ecosystem enabler. Based out of Hyderabad, India, T-Hub leads India’s pioneering innovation ecosystem and is the world’s largest innovation campus. Over the six years, T-Hub has pivoted around the 6Ms (Mentors, Market, Motivation, Manpower, Money, Methodologies) and 2Ps (Partnerships & Policy advisory) framework with a mission of driving results and collaboration for entrepreneurs’ success. It has delivered 100+ innovation programs so far, creating an impact for start-ups, corporations, and other innovation ecosystem stakeholders.  Since inception, it has provided over 2000 national and international start-ups with access to better technology, talent, mentors, customers, corporates, investors, and government agencies.

ABOUT AIM

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) intends to support the establishment of new greenfield incubation centers called Atal Incubation Centers (AICs) that would nurture innovative startups in their pursuit to become scalable and sustainable business enterprises. AIM will support these AICs in creating world-class incubation facilities across the country with the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure, in terms of capital equipment and operating facilities available to their incubated startups, coupled with the availability of sectoral experts for mentoring. Apart from this, business planning support, access to seed capital, industry partnerships, training and other relevant components required for supporting innovative startups will be provided.