Revanth Reddy Opens India’s First Google for Startups Hub at T-Hub

In Hyderabad, a quiet but powerful shift is underway — one that signals how deeply the city is leaning into its ambition of becoming India’s most future-ready innovation capital. On Tuesday, a defining moment arrived as Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, joined by Minister D. Sridhar Babu, inaugurated the country’s first-ever state-integrated Google for Startups (GfS) Hub, housed within the iconic T-Hub campus.

With this launch, Hyderabad doesn’t just gain another startup facility — it strengthens its claim as a city that wants to lead India’s next wave of tech entrepreneurship. And Google’s decision to partner directly with the State, integrating its global startup program into the heart of Telangana’s innovation ecosystem, marks a watershed moment for regional founders.

A Dedicated Google-Branded Space for Telangana’s Startup Dreams

The newly launched Google for Startups Hub is exactly what India’s next generation of builders has been waiting for — a Google-branded, collaborative space designed to nurture startups that are ready to scale, especially those building with AI at their core.

Positioned inside T-Hub, one of India’s largest technology innovation centers, the Hub aims to create a seamless environment where entrepreneurs can access not just infrastructure, but also deep mentoring, visibility, and strategic networks.

Google has announced that it will engage extensively with regional startups from Telangana, acknowledging the sharp rise in the state’s innovation activity. As part of the program, selected AI-first startups will receive free, year-long dedicated coworking seats, giving early-stage founders the breathing room and support they often struggle to secure in their early build phase.

This kind of sustained access to global-standard resources — without financial pressure — is expected to help young companies focus on what matters most: innovating, building, and scaling.

Connecting Startup Builders With Investors Who Matter

Another strong highlight of the Hyderabad Hub is its tight integration with a curated network of venture investors. For early and growth-stage startups, investor access is often one of the biggest hurdles. Curated investor interactions, guidance, and market connections can significantly accelerate a company’s trajectory.

The Google for Startups Hub is set to become a bridge between startup teams and VCs actively looking for the next breakout innovation from India’s southern region.

For Telangana’s fast-evolving startup scene, this is a major boost — and one that aligns perfectly with the State’s renewed commitment to becoming an innovation-first economy.

A Milestone Moment for Telangana’s Innovation Landscape

The inauguration is more than a ceremonial ribbon-cutting. It signals three big developments:

1. A national first: This is India’s first state-integrated Google for Startups Hub, placing Telangana at the forefront of public–private innovation partnerships.

2. A push for AI-led innovation: By backing AI-first founders, Google is helping shape India’s next wave of deep-tech entrepreneurship directly from Hyderabad.

3. A stronger startup pipeline: With T-Hub’s ecosystem, Google’s resources, and government commitment converging, Telangana now has one of India’s most robust support systems for entrepreneurs.

Speaking at the event, CM Revanth Reddy highlighted the government’s focus on enabling startups to build world-class solutions from Telangana. The partnership with Google reflects exactly that vision — combining global exposure with local talent.

Hyderabad’s Rise: More Than Just a Tech City

For more than a decade, Hyderabad has quietly built its reputation as a global tech magnet, hosting some of the world’s biggest technology companies. But initiatives like the GfS Hub point to something deeper: the city is no longer content being an IT destination alone. It wants to be a startup launchpad, a deep-tech breeding ground, and a global contributor to innovation.

T-Hub itself has been at the center of this transformation. Housing one of Asia’s largest innovation communities, it has consistently attracted founders, mentors, corporates, and investors. Adding a dedicated Google space amplifies this appeal — signaling to entrepreneurs across India that Hyderabad’s startup ecosystem is ready for bigger bets.

For startups in Telangana, the message is clear: the world is watching, and global opportunities are now closer than ever.

For India’s broader startup ecosystem, Hyderabad’s new Hub serves as a reminder that regional innovation clusters are gaining real power — and global giants like Google are ready to partner deeply where they see potential.

The Google for Startups Hub at T-Hub is now officially open. For founders building ambitious ideas, especially in AI, the doors to mentorship, investor access, and a world-class workspace are more accessible than ever.

And for Telangana, this moment becomes another milestone in its journey toward becoming one of the most influential innovation hubs in the country.