Skip the slides.
Ship the pilot.
Turn a moonshot into a pilot in 111 days. Leave the internal politics behind. No bureaucracy. No endless deck polish. Walk back into the building with a demo-ready prototype and undeniable proof.
Who this residency is built for.
Move fast, no politics.
Innovation teams and intrapreneurs who desperately need a builder environment to actually move fast.
Why it actually works.
How the sprint unfolds.
Daily rhythm: build first, everything else second. Decisions are made in days, not quarters.
Escape the noise
Land. Escape the internal corporate noise. Define the first testable assumption of the moonshot. Ship something.
Rapid prototyping
Rapid prototyping cycles and honest external feedback. Decisions are made in days, not quarters.
The working demo
Most residents have a working demo or validated proof-of-concept. Built without a single approval meeting.
The undeniable proof
Refine the pilot plan. Build the internal narrative for when you return to the org. The proof becomes undeniable.
Walk back in with leverage
Walk back in with a demo, a pilot plan, and 111 days of documented progress. Not a pitch. Absolute proof.
Two ways to operate. Which are you in?
Big companies have big ideas, but internal bureaucracy kills momentum long before moonshots can prove themselves. AI has amplified what is possible. The opportunity to bypass the internal committee and just build the prototype is here.
The Corporate Worker
dying in committees
- Navigate internal politics before writing a single line of code
- Build 60-slide decks asking for pilot budgets
- Let 'compliance' and 'brand safety' kill momentum
- Attend endless check-ins that are not directly linked to outcomes
- Measure success by approvals rather than actual user impact
The Moonshot Builder
shipping the pilot
- Step outside the building to create leverage and compounding inputs
- Compress the work of massive internal teams into lean, solo/small team output
- Make fast decisions that generate long-term momentum
- Operate on highly aggressive timelines without waiting for Q3 planning
- Walk back into the building with a live, undeniably working product
Your Investment
This residency runs for 111 days. All rates are structured for the full program and are inclusive of community access, shared spaces, and the full Hub experience.
Access Only
No stay — just the community & workspace
₹499/day
₹14,970/mo · ₹55,389 full
+ GST
Community Bunk
4 per room — the builder dorm
₹749/day
₹22,470/mo · ₹83,139 full
+ GST
Shared Stay
2 per room — balanced focus & community
₹999/day
₹29,970/mo · ₹1,10,889 full
+ GST
Private Stay
1 per room — full privacy & deep work
₹1,649/day
₹49,470/mo · ₹1,83,039 full
+ GST
1 Week Explorative Residency
Not sure yet? Try a week to experience the environment before committing.
₹25,000
+ GST · 7 days
Non-locals arriving from outside Bengaluru also get airport pickup and drop services included. We take care of the logistics so you can focus on what you came here to build.
Scholarships & Grants
Cost should not be the reason someone misses this. We offer a limited number of scholarships for builders doing meaningful work.
This is not charity. It is an investment in people we believe in.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Spots are limited.
Expert Barter
If you build for us, that is your payment.
Deep expertise in product, design, engineering, or strategy? Let's explore what a barter looks like.
This is for serious builders only.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Spots are limited.
— A note from the Founder
Big companies have big ideas, but internal bureaucracy kills momentum before moonshots can prove themselves. This residency exists to bypass the slide deck and build the proof.
Azaan Feroz Sait
Founder, The Hub Bengaluru
— Apply
The window is open right now.
Tell us about the moonshot, why your org can't build it internally right now, and what demo you want to walk back in with on Day 112.
Or email growth@thehubbengaluru.com
We are highly selective.
Sub 5% acceptance rate. We prioritise intrapreneurs who are willing to leave the building, bypass committee approvals, and let real market feedback shape their pilot.
Tell us what you need to prove to get organizational greenlight
We review every application personally
We respond within 48 hours — always
If it's not a strong fit, we'll still respond quickly so your team can keep pushing internally.