Key takeaways
- T-Hub partners with Tripura Government to enhance the state's startup ecosystem.
- Focus on incubation support, mentorship, and access to national markets for startups.
- Recognized startups in Tripura have increased by 66% over the past five years.
- Launch of T-NEST aims to provide structured support and resources for entrepreneurs.
- Collaboration aligns with Union Budget 2026-27 to promote entrepreneurship in North East India.
T-Hub has partnered with the Director of Information Technology, Government of Tripura to strengthen Tripura’s startup ecosystem and build long-term systems for entrepreneurs in the state.
The collaboration aims to create a structured framework to support startups through incubation, mentorship, funding access, and market connections. Tripura startup’s ecosystem has grown steadily in recent years with recognised startups increasing by around 66% over the past five years across sectors such as technology, services, and emerging industries, according to Prabhaav Factbook.
Under the partnership, T-Hub will work closely with the Directorate of Information Technology, which is the nodal agency for startup initiatives under the Tripura government’s Industries & Commerce Department. The focus will be on developing incubation programmes, preparing detailed project reports, launching acceleration initiatives, conducting mentor exchange programmes, hosting leadership workshops, and creating platforms for investor connects and startup showcases.
The partnership was formalised during the launch of Tripura’s new innovation and incubation initiatives, including T-NEST (Tripura Nurturing Entrepreneurship and Startups), the state’s flagship incubation hub, as part of the New Secteor Agnostic Tripura Startup Policy. The collaboration aligns with the Union Budget 2026-27’s focus on promoting entrepreneurship and strengthening digital infrastructure in the North East region.
Jeya Ragul Geshan B, IFS, Director (IT), Head, Startup Tripura, Directorate of Information Technology, Government of Tripura, said in a statement, “This partnership reflects Tripura’s deep and strategic commitment to building a future-ready startup ecosystem anchored in robust institutional frameworks and founder-centric support systems.”
He added that the initiative will focus on capacity building, structured mentorship, and connecting Tripura’s founders to national and global networks.
“The next chapter of India’s startup ecosystem growth will be shaped by how well we can build the regional ecosystems and tap the entrepreneurial talent across the country. The partnership with Tripura is a testament to our commitment to building ecosystems that help founders from all regions compete at the global level,” noted Kavikrut, CEO, T-Hub.
Based in Hyderabad, T-Hub has supported more than 2,000 startups across sectors including deep tech, AI, aerospace, and semiconductors. Through this partnership, Tripura aims to build a stronger institutional foundation and create more opportunities for local entrepreneurs to scale their ideas into sustainable business models.
