Stop the theatre.
Start shipping.
You've raised the capital. Now comes the hardest part. Not deck polish. Not startup theatre. 111 days of pure, undisturbed iteration velocity to reach your next milestone.
Who this residency is built for.
Acceleration mode.
Funded teams in acceleration mode who want a hyper-focused build environment without corporate distractions.
Why it actually works.
How the sprint unfolds.
Daily rhythm: build first, everything else second. Short loops. Fast decisions.
Align & focus
Land. Align the team. Set the ruthless build focus for the full 111 days. Ship something in week one.
Daily iteration
First user or customer signals. Short loops, fast decisions. The velocity difference becomes obvious.
The milestone
Most resident teams hit a clear product milestone they couldn't have reached at their usual pace.
Sharp narrative
Your narrative sharpens as iteration compounds. The story of what you've actually built becomes undeniable.
Measurable progress
Leave with faster iteration velocity, a cleaner narrative, and a team that knows exactly how to move fast.
Two ways to operate. Which are you in?
Post-funding, execution speed matters more than ever. Many startups lose momentum between raising capital and finding product-market fit. Tasks that used to require massive teams can now be done by a focused, AI-native core team in a fraction of the time.
The Funded Drifter
playing startup theatre
- Focus on PR, deck polish, and endless networking
- Hire aggressively before finding true product-market fit
- Let 'company building' distract from actual product building
- Hold endless syncs that aren't linked to direct outcomes
- Burn capital slowly while losing crucial momentum
The High-Velocity Team
shipping measurable progress
- Compress the work of large teams into lean, solo/small team output
- Use AI natively to multiply leverage, not just headcount
- Make fast decisions that generate long-term compounding effects
- Operate on aggressive timelines defined entirely by the team
- Measure success solely by real outcomes and forward motion
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
Many startups lose momentum between raising capital and finding product-market fit. The usual office environments pull you in too many directions. This residency exists for consistent forward motion.
Azaan Feroz Sait
Founder, The Hub Bengaluru
— Apply
The window is open right now.
Tell us what you've raised, what milestone you are targeting in the next 111 days, and why velocity matters to your team right now.
Or email growth@thehubbengaluru.com
We are highly selective.
Sub 5% acceptance rate. We prioritise teams that know how to cut scope, build lean, and understand that fundraising is not the actual work.
Tell us about your next major milestone and what you need to ship
We review every application personally as a team
We respond within 48 hours — always
If it's not a strong fit, we'll still respond quickly so your team can keep pushing.