.svg)
.svg)
This landmark partnership unites Google’s global expertise, T-Hub’s community, and the Government’s support right at the heart of India’s most vibrant innovation ecosystem. Now live in Hyderabad, the Hub nurtures growth-stage startups – equipping them with the exact resources they need to build locally, scale rapidly and go global.
Great ideas deserve every chance to succeed. The Google for Startups Hub is a dedicated, physical epicenter designed exclusively for AI-first founders to build, scale, and collaborate.
.jpg)
.webp)
.webp)
Google for Startups
Brings global mentorship, AI programs, and product expertise.
Government of Telangana
Provides policy support and drives state-wide innovation initiatives.
T-Hub
Leads on-ground execution, community engagement, & startup curation.
The Google for Startups Hub (GFS Hub) is a dedicated community and ecosystem platform built for AI-first founders. It is not an incubator that takes equity, nor is it just a premium coworking space. It is designed to bring together high-potential AI-native founders into a focused community where they can learn from each other, collaborate, access relevant networks, and stay close to Google's technical resources, expertise, and startup ecosystem.
At its core, GFS Hub addresses a key need for AI founders: the need to build in the right environment, around the right peers, with access to the right infrastructure and support. The Hub combines a world-class physical workspace with curated founder interactions, technical touchpoints, ecosystem access, and proximity to Google's network, helping AI founders move faster, sharper, and with greater signal.
The Physical Hub: Full access to a state-of-the-art, fully functioning co-working space alongside a curated community of solid AI builders.
The Google Ecosystem: Priority access to invite-only programming, including Technical Debugging Days (live architecture unblocking with Google engineers), Leadership Masterclasses (unfiltered operational insights from industry veterans), and high-signal Community Mixers.
The T-Hub Ecosystem: Access to the world's largest startup hub and one of India's strongest innovation ecosystems, bringing together startups, corporates, government bodies, academic institutions, investors, mentors, and global market access partners. Through T-Hub, founders gain access to sector-specific programs, enterprise networks, market-access opportunities, mentors, value partners, and ecosystem initiatives that support startups from early growth to scale.
Intensive, hands-on technical clinics. Bring your actual codebase, deployment bottlenecks, or LLM scaling issues to solve them live alongside Google software architects.
Closed-door, tacticalsessions led by veteran operators. No theoretical fluff; just raw strategiesfor hiring AI talent, securing enterprise clients, navigating fundraising andthe harsh realities of building a company
Zero-noise, domain-specific networking. We strictly filter our closed door events allowing you to get face-time with Google’s and the industry’s veterans.
The Google for Startups Hub Pass is valid for 6 months. It gives selected startups access to the AI-first founder community, 1 Flexi Desk at the Hub space free of cost, and access to the Hub’s curated programming.
Our team is always on the lookout for promising AI and DeepTech startups. To ensure the right fit for the Hub community, we follow a 3-level shortlisting process before onboarding startups.
Once selected, startups go through a standard T-Hub’s KYC and agreement signing process to activate their Hub Pass for 6 months. Applications are reviewed once every quarter.
.svg)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
Located on the 6th floor of T-Hub’s premier innovation campus, the Google for Startups Hub offers state-of-the-art workspace, focus zones and event spaces – built to global standards, powered by community. Take a look!
What is this program?
.svg)
The Google for Startups Hub is a first-of-its-kind innovation centre launched by Google in partnership with the Government of Telangana and T-Hub. It is a dedicated physical workspace and ecosystem designed for AI-first founders to build, scale, and collaborate. The Hub is not an incubator, accelerator, VC fund, or startup school. Instead, it combines premium coworking, technical guidance, curated programming, and access to Google's and T-Hub's startup ecosystems to help founders move faster.
How do I apply/enroll?
You can apply by submitting the Google for Startups Hub Interest Form. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to AI-first startups. Shortlisted startups are asked to complete a detailed questionnaire before a final evaluation. Selected startups complete T-Hub's KYC and onboarding process before receiving a 6-month GFS Hub Pass.
What are the benefits of joining the program?
The GFS Hub Pass offers benefits across three areas:
(1) The Google Ecosystem – priority access to Technical Debugging Days, Office Hours, Gemini API Sprints, Leadership Masterclasses, Community Mixers, and mentorship from Google experts across AI, Product, UX, and GTM;
(2) The T-Hub Ecosystem – access to one of India's largest innovation ecosystems, including enterprise connections, mentors, investors, sector-focused programs, market access opportunities, and ecosystem partners. Eligible startups can also
(3) The Physical Hub – complimentary access to a world-class coworking space and AI-first founder community;
How long is this program for?
The Hub Pass is issued for an initial period of 6 months. Towards the end of your term, we'll review your engagement with the Hub community and workspace to determine eligibility for renewal.
When's the next cohort?
There are no fixed cohorts. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and founders are onboarded as seats become available. The website proposal also notes that applications may be reviewed periodically (for example, quarterly) as part of the Hub's selection process. There aren't fixed cohorts.
Applications are accepted throughout the year, and new members are onboarded as seats become available. This allows us to keep the community active while ensuring every founder receives meaningful access to the Hub.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
We're currently looking for founders building AI-first startups registered in India.
To be eligible, you should:
1. Be a Founder or Co-founder
2. Be building an AI-native or AI-enabled product
3. Have a working product or clear product direction
4. Be able to actively engage with the Hub community
While we welcome startups from across India, preference will be given to founders who can regularly make use of the Hub in Hyderabad.
If I send across my one pager, can I apply for it?
We're always happy to take a look at your startup.
However, to be considered for the Hub, you'll still need to complete the Interest Form. Your one-pager can help us better understand your business during the evaluation process, but it doesn't replace the application.
How do I get credits?
There are no direct Google Cloud credits associated with this program, however startups can apply for credits through T-Hub's value partner desk
What is required from my end to join the program?
The application process is simple.
1. Submit the Interest Form.
2. If shortlisted, complete a detailed questionnaire about your startup.
3. If selected, complete the onboarding process, including standard KYC and agreement formalities.
4. Start building from the Hub!
We encourage members to actively use the workspace, participate in programming, and contribute to the founder community.
Who can apply for it?
The Hub Pass is currently available to Founders and Co-founders of AI-first startups registered in India.
At this time, passes are not available for employees, developers, interns, or other team members. This helps us maintain a founder-first community where meaningful peer interactions can happen every day.
.svg)
.svg)
.svg)
.svg)
.svg)
.svg)