Skip the theory.
Build the proof.
Most early careers start in the wrong rooms. Classrooms teach theory. Internships teach compliance. You need a room built for momentum. Leave with a launched project, not a certificate.
Who this residency is built for.
The right room.
18 to 24-year-olds who know they need the right people and the right tools around them to accelerate.
Why it actually works.
How the sprint unfolds.
Daily rhythm: build first, everything else second. Short loops. Fast decisions.
Find the spark
Move in. Find your idea. Define your first build constraint. Ship your first public update.
Daily build loops
First feedback from the community. Short cycles. Fast learning. You realize how fast you can actually push.
The inflection point
Most residents have something tangible at this point—a prototype, an audience, or their first real user.
Deep execution
Deep build mode. The environment carries a momentum you simply cannot manufacture alone in your bedroom.
Leave with proof
Leave with proof of execution. Not a certificate. Not a grade. Not theory. Something you actually built.
Two ways to start. Which are you in?
Most young builders spend years in the wrong rooms. Classrooms teach theory. Internships teach compliance. AI has completely changed what a 20-year-old single founder can build. Spectating will not get you there.
The Student
learning compliance and theory
- Execute tasks inside someone else's syllabus
- Wait for permission and detailed rubrics
- Measure success by grades, attendance, or hours logged
- Build on timelines set by professors or managers
- Graduate with a piece of paper, but no proof of work
The Young Builder
building proof and leverage
- Create leverage through products and compounding outputs
- Compress team-sized work into solo output using native AI
- Measure success by real outcomes and forward momentum
- Operate on aggressive timelines you define and control
- Leave with a live product that speaks for itself
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
For the first 22 years of your life, you are surrounded by people telling you exactly what to do. The syllabus is written. The rubric is set. This room is the exact opposite.
Azaan Feroz Sait
Founder, The Hub Bengaluru
— Apply
The window is open right now.
Tell us what you want to build, what you've tried so far, and why these 111 days matter to you right now.
Or email growth@thehubbengaluru.com
We are highly selective.
Sub 5% acceptance rate. We prioritise 18–24 year olds who are already attempting to build things, aren't waiting for permission, and understand that this is not a classroom.
Tell us about your spark, your project, or your prototype
We review every application personally
We respond within 48 hours — always
If it's not a strong fit, we'll still respond quickly so you can keep building.