·The partnership is an opportunity for entrepreneurs at T-Hub to gain expertise and experience of FTCCI members

·FTCCI to mentor, handhold and facilitate investments for T-Hub startups

·The partnership is aimed to provide necessary expertise push for Telangana startup eco system

21st July 2022 Hyderabad : T-Hub, which leads India’s innovation ecosystem, today announced its partnership with the oldest and the most respected industry and trade body of Telangana , The Federation of Telangana Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( FTCCI).

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between MSR (Mahankali Srinivas Rao), CEO, T-Hub and Mr Anil Agarwal, President FTCCI . The signing took place today at Hyderabad at T-Hub, the world’s largest innovation campus in the presence of FTCCI office bearers and entrepreneurs from the state of Telangana.

Under this partnership FTCCI, with its vast expertise and experience members and corporate will mentor, handhold and facilitate investments for T-Hub startups

Speaking on the occasion MSR (Mahankali Srinivas Rao), CEO, T-Hub, said: Its indeed a proud moment for us to partner with FTCCI. In the backdrop of the recent Covid pandemic and uncertainty created by  Ukraine crisis, the need for self-reliant nation and Atmanirbhar Bharat has become more pronounced. Our partnership with FTCCI will provide our startups the necessary mentorship, market access, show the ways and means to acquire and expand business.”

“This association is also critical as we need to attract more startup investments into the city and the state by harnessing the experience and expertise FTCCI members provide to our startups.” MSR added.

Mr Anil Agarwal , President FTCCI said  “ T-Hub is already a landmark in the city of Hyderabad and in start-up space of India. We at FTCCI will mentor, handhold and provide all assistance and are hopeful to see many unicorn to come out from the T-Hub. Our members have vast experience in different segments   and we will use the knowledge to enhance the business prospects of T-Hub start up enterprises and will become the voice of T-Hub not just in Hyderabad but at Telangana districts level too. FTCCI from time to time will represent issues faced by Start-ups with the state and central governments. FTCCI will also facilitate in attracting investments for the starts-ups through its pool of angel investors.

 ABOUT T-HUB

T-Hub (Technology Hub) is an innovation hub and ecosystem enabler. Based out of Hyderabad, India, T-Hub leads India’s pioneering innovation ecosystem and is the world’s largest innovation campus. Over the six years, T-Hub has pivoted around the 6Ms (Mentors, Market, Motivation, Manpower, Money, Methodologies) and 2Ps (Partnerships & Policy advisory) framework with a mission of driving results and collaboration for entrepreneurs’ success. It has delivered 100+ innovation programs so far, creating an impact for startups, corporations, and other innovation ecosystem stakeholders.  Since inception, it has provided over 2000 national and international startups with access to better technology, talent, mentors, customers, corporates, investors, and government agencies.

About FTCCI

The 100+ years old industry and trade body of Telangana , The Federation of Telangana Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( FTCCI) liaises between Trade, Industry and the Government, participating & suggesting to the government on their policies on industry, labor laws, energy, environment, direct & indirect taxes & various issues. It also draws attention and represents industry about the issues and challenges of industry & trade. FTCCI conducts studies on various subjects related to trade and industry and acts as a knowledge chamber.

FTCCI has got a membership of more than 3000 direct members and with its 160 Associations/Chambers of Commerce and an indirect membership of over 25000. FTCCI has become an important forum for interaction between Govt. and business and industry in a global perspective.