- Fourteen carefully chosen startups, ranging from Health Tech and Fintech to EV and Sustainability, are set to thrive in the program.
- In a bid to fortify connections between Wales and Telangana’s innovation landscapes, the program has enlisted 14 startups covering diverse sectors including Health Tech, Fintech, EV, and Sustainability.
India, November 29, 2023 – T-Hub, the leading startup incubator in India, has officially unveiled a collaboration with Global Wales, a program supported by the Welsh Government and Universities Wales. This partnership is dedicated to fostering cross-border entrepreneurship and innovation, aiming to strengthen connections between Wales and India by leveraging the innovation ecosystems of both regions to nurture and support startups.
To kickstart this collaboration, T-Hub and Global Wales have launched a comprehensive three-month joint mentorship program. Tailored to empower startups in Telangana, the program focuses on diverse sectors such as Health Tech, Fintech, Enterprise SaaS, EV, Sustainability, and Sports Tech. Fourteen carefully selected startups from T-Hub, including ATLAST, CORIZANCE, HSOL BIOMED, Tenalis SportsTech Private Limited, Mayamd Technologies Private Limited, ZenDevX, Firewires OneIoT Pvt Ltd, KODE BLUE Technologies Private Limited, Yeshbio Solutions Pvt Ltd, HeartHealth Technologies, Docturnal Private Limited, Acuration Private Limited, [LinkedIn link], and Better Analytics Private Limited, will participate, showcasing a spectrum of innovative ideas at various stages of development.
Participating startups will receive comprehensive mentorship covering vital aspects such as product development, problem-solving, competitive research, business modeling, and technical solutions. The program will incorporate discussions on Lean Startup methods and Agile principles, offering access to essential tools, resources, and connections. Startups will also benefit from personalized guidance by product specialists and gain access to industry mentors, experts, and partners through curated sessions.
Global Wales will facilitate employability opportunities between Indian and Welsh organizations, leveraging T-Hub’s vast network and knowledge for future industry engagement and potential graduate employment. Academic and technical mentors from Welsh universities will contribute industry expertise, fostering a technology and innovation bridge between Wales and India through startup and research exchange. T-Hub will lead initiatives, including mapping Welsh mentors with startups, executing the mentorship program, conducting mid-cycle reviews, facilitating a closed-room Round Table for idea exchange, and culminating with a Demo Day to showcase startup progress.
MSR, CEO of T-Hub, stated, “The three-month engagement aims to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, laying the foundation for long-term partnerships between T-Hub and Global Wales. The collaboration reflects our commitment to support and empower startups, ultimately contributing to the growth of the Indian startup ecosystem.”
Gwen Williams, Head of Global Wales Programme, Global Wales, expressed, “It has been amazing to see how much can be achieved in over a year since we launched our partnership with T-Hub in October 2022. We have been delighted to support this collaboration between colleges, universities, and T-Hub, a partnership that has supported developments in electric vehicles, health technology, and digital for Wales and Telangana. We are grateful to colleagues at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, the University of South Wales, NPTC Group of Colleges, and T-Hub for their work on this mentorship programme. It has benefited universities, colleges, and startups in India and Wales and will soon provide a catalyst to students in Wales gaining valuable work experience with startups in India through the T-Hub internship programme launched earlier this month.”
The mentorship program has already delivered impactful results for startups, including the creation of three innovative products (MVP by Firewires One IoT, Business Portal by Better Analytics, Prototype by Acuration) and the establishment of five key industry collaborations. Noteworthy successes include Firewires OneIoT securing two Gateway provider collaborations, onboarding two clients, and Docturnal exploring an international pilot opportunity.
