Power Your Growth-Stage Expansion Journey through Bridge2Bharat - Hubballi
Enabling high-growth startups to soft-land in one of India’s fastest emerging cities-Hubballi
About Bridge2Bharat - Hubballi program
95% of High‑Growth Startups Are Expanding into Tier‑2/3 Cities
According to the 2023 Meta–Alvarez & Marsal report, 95% of high-growth Indian startups are already entering Tier‑2/3 markets—seeking rising demand, digital-first users, and cost-efficient operations.
Bridge2Bharat offerings
- Soft-lands your operations in one such emerging Tier-2 city: Hubballi
- Backs your scale-up journey with a powerful ecosystem network
- Connects you to an emerging user base
Program Offerings
Talent Access
Hiring with 8-10% lower attrition than metros & local onboarding support.
2500+ industry-trained graduates annually from the Deshpande Skilling campus, just 1 km away!
Premium tech and management institutes like IIT and IIIT – within a 10 km radius.
Karnataka’s Education Hub produces 16,000-20,000 graduates each year.
Infrastructure
All-in-one innovation campus: Ready-to-use offices, labs, and testing facilities under one roof.
- Prices starting from ₹29.5 per sqft
Co-working & Dedicated office spaces
Infinity Innovation Labs: PCB Assembly, Mechanical, Electronics Lab
Conference rooms, Amphitheater, Auditorium
C-Suite Mentorship
Gain direct mentorship from founders and operators who’ve built iconic companies across India and globally.
Strategic sounding boards for scaling decisions
Help with building leadership teams and organisational culture
VC Connects
1:1 connections with top VCs actively investing in Tier-2 expansion.
Curated investor matching
Warm intros by ecosystem partners
Strategic Networking
Insider access to Deshpande Foundation’s networking events across North Karnataka & North Telangana
- Access to one of India’s largest development & entrepreneurship conferences – with founders, social impact leaders & investors in attendance held annually in Hubli & Nizamabad.
- Join a vibrant founder community through 12+ founder-focused events designed for real conversations and peer learning.
- Get matched for 1:1 sessions with visiting investors, founders & stakeholders tailored to your startup’s stage and sector.
Local Ecosystem
Gain trusted on-ground access, faster community integration, and region-specific insights
Plug into active agri, skilling, and grassroots entrepreneurship networks deeply embedded in the region.
Engage with local chapters of TiE, CII, Rotary, and Lions Clubs to build credibility and community ties.
Leverage a connected ecosystem across North Karnataka and North Telangana, with shared programs, resources, and networks.
Eligibility
- Growth-stage startups with a steady user base/revenue
- Targeting or expanding into Tier‑2/3 India
Start where India is growing next—Hubballi.
Real-World Success Stories
BBETTER: Building from Hubballi
Building a Health & Wellness Brand from Deshpande Startups.
Established a 2,100 sq. ft. office at Deshpande Startups
Went from decision to full-scale operations in just 2 weeks, with seamless local onboarding support.
Built a 30+ member team by hiring locally through Deshpande Skilling and regional talent networks.
Tata Hitachi: Global Design Center in Hubballi!
This new facility is set to become a hub for cutting-edge research, design, and development in construction equipment. Hubballi was chosen for its ability to:
Optimize operational cost without compromising on infrastructure quality.
Offer strategic location and strong connectivity to key markets and partners.
Provide an energizing campus environment at Deshpande Startups, fostering innovation and cross-sector collaboration.