Hyderabad: Taxi-hailing app Uber on Tuesday agreed to tie up with technology startup incubator T-Hub, set up by Telangana government, for their new UberExchange programme.
As per the deal, T-Hub will be use its expertise in shortlisting the 20 start-ups through existing network of both the organisations, according to Eric Alexander, Head of Business, Uber Asia.
T-Hub will invite startups to apply for the programme through an online application process and encourage participation from startups across the country, Alexander said.
“One of the most important things for entrepreneurs is to surround themselves with experienced mentors who understand what they are going through and who can provide the right guidance and support,” he said.
T-Hub CEO Jay Krishnan said, though, said only the 10 finalists will be taken to the Silicon Valley for further mentoring and to introduce them to the world-class startup ecosystem . Meanwhile, Mr Alexander said they are in touch with state governments and other agencies on surge pricing.
