New GIP in India (Hyderabad) - Urban Systems, Cohort 4

Delivered by Innovate UK, in partnership with T-Hub, this Global Incubator Programme (GIP) provides an opportunity for UK-based companies to expand into the Indian market and collaborate with one of the world’s largest innovation hubs.

Innovate UK is currently accepting applications for up to 10 innovative companies in the Urban Systems sector to join our programme delivered in partnership with T-Hub innovation campus and ecosystem based in Hyderabad.

Applications are welcomed from innovative companies that are developing solutions to challenge areas that cities are facing in their transition to a just and sustainable net zero, these could include:

• Products and services that tackle the electrification challenge in areas such as transport, heating & cooling, and grid management.
• Clean technologies that address sustainable resource management across the water and waste sectors.
• Solutions for driving uptake of net zero citizen engagement and sustainable behaviour change, as well as the systems such as data or sensoring, that may help underpin them.

This Programme is aimed at innovative Urban Systems companies that have:

• A novel / innovative solution to challenge areas that cities are facing in their transition to a just and sustainable net zero.
• A strong leadership team ready to dedicate time in Hyderabad at the T-Hub Innovation Ecosystem to build relationships with advisors, investors, champions and decision makers.
• A willingness to adapt and openness to incorporate the feedback and guidance provided by experts in our network.
• An initial India value proposition and a hypothesis about how to reduce cost, drive quality and increase revenue in the India Urban Systems sector market.

Why India?

India is striving to promote and develop core infrastructure elements in large urban areas such as good water and electricity supplies, sanitation, and affordable housing. Over the next 30 years, some 400 million people are expected to move into urban environments across India. This presents major opportunities, which are captured in part by the Government of India’s ‘100 Smart Cities’ mission to prepare cities to cope with the challenges of urban living.

Key dates

Closing date for applications: Friday 25th July 2025 at 5pm (BST)
Shortlist Interviews: 2nd – 4th September 2025
Successful Applicants notified: Friday 5th September 2025
Market Visit: Immersion Week: 21st to 31st October 2025 (20th Oct – 1st Nov with travel)
Incubation Programme (Virtual): October 2025 to March 2026
Market Visit: Showcase Week: 16th to 27th March 2026 (15th – 28th March with travel)

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