Hyderabad: Google and the Government of Telangana have jointly launched the Google for Startups Hub at T-Hub in Hyderabad, marking a major milestone for the state’s innovation ecosystem. This is the first Google for Startups Hub to be integrated within Telangana’s larger incubation and innovation framework, positioning the region as a key destination for AI-first entrepreneurship.
The Hub will support early and growth-stage startups through a combination of physical infrastructure, hands-on mentoring, product and AI expertise, and global market access via the Google for Startups network. As part of the initiative, Google will offer year-long dedicated coworking seats for selected AI-first startups, along with direct engagement with curated venture investors.
The partnership aims to boost the regional innovation landscape by supporting startup founders, fostering talent, and enabling access to Google experts across AI/ML, product, UX, and go-to-market strategies. Startups, student founders, and developers will benefit from deep-dive sessions and structured mentorship designed to accelerate product development and scale responsibly.
The Hub will also focus on strengthening opportunities for women entrepreneurs, Tier-2 innovators, and university talent, while fostering collaboration through a thriving community of startups, alumni, and investors. Dedicated infrastructure, technology resources, networking areas, and event spaces will support workshops, market access programs, and community events.
The Google for Startups Hub was inaugurated by Chief Guest Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri A. Revanth Reddy and Guest of Honour Shri D. Sridhar Babu, Minister for IT & Industries.
A. Revanth Reddy, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Telangana, said, “By welcoming Google for Startups into Telangana Innovation and Start-up ecosystem, allocating a sprawling campus to Google for Startups Hub, we are laying the foundation of a globally competitive innovation ecosystem right here in Telangana. This is more than infrastructure. It is a promise that ideas conceived in Hyderabad Telangana will have the mentorship, technology and market access to scale globally. With our policy-vision, private-sector momentum and the world’s best tech partners, Telangana is poised to become a launchpad for startups that are built here, for India, and for the world.”
D. Sridhar Babu, Hon’ble Minister for IT, Electronics & Communications, Industries & Commerce, and Legislative Affairs, Government of Telangana, said, “With this launch, we’re further expanding our innovation ecosystem—one designed not only to help startups build great technology products but to strengthen their entire capacity to innovate. Our aim is to provide founders and budding tech entrepreneurs with access to the tools, mentorship, market access programs and collaborative platforms they need to experiment boldly, scale efficiently, and compete globally.”
Sanjay Kumar, Special Chief Secretary for IT, Electronics & Communications, Industries & Commerce, Government of Telangana, said, “The Google for Startups Hub reflects Telangana’s policy vision — technology, talent, and global collaborations converging to power India’s next wave of innovation. By working closely with Google, we are ensuring that we are ahead of our innovation curve and founders and innovators from across Telangana, including Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, can access world-class resources without leaving the State.”
Preeti Lobana, Country Manager, Google India, said, “At Google, our mission is to empower founders with the tools, technology, and mentorship they need to scale. Partnering with the Government of Telangana allows us to bring the full stack of Google support to this ecosystem – from AI capabilities on Google Cloud to Android, Play, Ads and our broader developer and startup programs. In Hyderabad, the Google for Startups Hub will nurture talent and act as an innovation flywheel for startups, helping the next generation of Indian founders use AI to solve real-world challenges, focus on deep-tech solutions and build responsibly for India and the world.”
The launch positions Telangana as a major innovation hub and strengthens India’s capacity to develop globally competitive, AI-driven startups.
