T-Hub2027 deadline, funding, equity and how to apply
Hyderabad innovation hub launched in 2015, backed by the Telangana government. Runs many sector and corporate programs from a campus of more than 572,000 sq ft.
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About T-Hub
T-Hub is a public-private innovation hub in Hyderabad, set up with support from the Government of Telangana. It launched on 5 November 2015.0, a campus of more than 572,000 square feet in Madhapur that is often described as one of the largest innovation campuses in the world.
T-Hub is not one accelerator with one batch. It is a platform that runs many programs, often with corporate partners, government agencies and other incubators. Programs on its site include a Foundation Program for founders ready to scale, AIC T-Hub programs for semiconductors, space tech, mobility, healthcare and sustainability, the MATH AI and machine learning centre, and corporate tracks with Honda, Kotak and others.
Kotak Bizlabs, for example, lists grants of up to Rs 30 lakh. The campus also hosts a Google for Startups Hub. T-Hub has supported thousands of startups.
Its own site shows 3,300+ in its network, and its Wikipedia entry cites more than 1,750 supported between January 2024 and February 2026. Lab32, its earlier flagship market-readiness program, reported a 4% acceptance rate for its Hexagon cohort. T-Hub does not publish one set of fees or equity terms.
Space startups Skyroot Aerospace and Dhruva Space are among the founders featured on its site.
What T-Hub looks for
Selection depends on the program. Sector programs look for startups building in their focus area, such as space tech, semiconductors, AI, mobility, healthcare or sustainability, with a working product or prototype. Corporate programs look for startups that can run a pilot with the partner, such as Honda or Hexagon. The Foundation Program targets founders ready to scale. Most programs favour Indian startups with a technology edge and clear market potential, but each program page sets its own rules.
How the T-Hub program works
Each T-Hub program sets its own structure, length and terms. Corporate programs, such as the Lab32 cohort run with Hexagon, select a small group of startups to work with the partner on AI or digital reality use cases. AIC T-Hub, an Atal Incubation Centre under NITI Aayog, runs sector incubation programs in healthcare, space, semiconductors, mobility and sustainability.
Its healthcare track alone reports 66+ startups across six cohorts and more than Rs 12 crore in grants received. MATH runs AI and machine learning programs with government support.0 building.
Some programs end in a demo day or pitch day with investors.
How to apply to T-Hub
- 1Browse the programs listed on t-hub.co and pick one that matches your sector and stage, rather than applying to T-Hub in general.
- 2Read that program's own page for eligibility, cohort dates, fees, equity and IP terms.
- 3Submit the online application for that program during its open window.
- 4If shortlisted, go through evaluation and pitch or interview rounds with T-Hub and its partner.
- 5Confirm any fee, equity or pilot terms in writing before joining the cohort.
Startup perks after acceptance
Accelerator startups qualify for most startup credit programs. These are the ones founders claim first.
Notable T-Hub alumni
Companies that went through or were backed by T-Hub.
T-Hub vs similar accelerators
| Program | Funding | Equity | Location | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Hub | Varies | Not published | Hyderabad, India | Next deadline not announced yet |
| Wayra (Telefónica) | Up to $5.8M | Minority stake | Madrid | Rolling admissions |
| EIC Accelerator | Up to $2.9M | None on grant | EU | November 4, 2026 (8 days left) |
| PearX | Up to $2M | ~7% | San Francisco Bay Area | Rolling admissions |
| Dreamit Ventures | Up to $1.5M | Not published | New York | Rolling admissions |
| Seedcamp | Up to $1.3M | Varies | London, UK | Rolling admissions |
T-Hub FAQ
When is the T-Hub application deadline?+
T-Hub has not announced its next deadline yet (Each program publishes its own cohort window). We check the official site every month and update this page when dates are published.
Does T-Hub invest in startups or take equity?+
T-Hub does not publish a standard investment or equity term for the whole hub. Most programs focus on mentoring, market access and investor introductions rather than cash. Some partner programs offer grants, such as Kotak Bizlabs with up to Rs 30 lakh. Fees and equity, if any, are set per program, so confirm them before joining.
How big is T-Hub?+
T-Hub's main building, T-Hub 2.0 in Madhapur, Hyderabad, covers more than 572,000 square feet and opened in June 2022. T-Hub's site lists 3,300+ startups in its network, and its Wikipedia entry reports more than 1,750 startups supported between January 2024 and February 2026.
How hard is it to get into T-Hub programs?+
T-Hub does not publish a hub-wide acceptance rate. The only published figure is for Lab32, its market-readiness program run with Hexagon, which reported a 4% acceptance rate. Corporate and sector cohorts are small. The Lab32 cohort with Hexagon, for example, selected 12 startups.
Sources: t-hub.co, en.wikipedia.org, t-hub.co, hub.causo.ai, thenewsminute.com