Building on Health Innovation Manchester’s growing partnership with the Government of Telangana, India – one of Asia’s leading life sciences hubs—and T-Hub, the world’s largest innovation ecosystem under one roof, Health Innovation Manchester is pleased to promote and spread awareness about the Global Springboard Programme with university-linked startups in Greater Manchester.

This Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office funded programme, delivered by T-Hub, is designed to support startups in Sustainability (including energy, climate, environment, and circular economy) and Industry 4.0 (covering robotics, big data, AI, IoT, ML, and advanced manufacturing) to explore opportunities to scale in the Indian market.

Through tailored mentorship, curated market access, and immersive engagement in India, the programme offers startups the networks, insights, and strategies needed to thrive in one of the world’s fastest-growing innovation ecosystems.

Applications for the Global Springboard Programme are open now and will close on 25 October 2025. Interested startups can apply via the programme website.

About T-Hub’s, Government of Telangana & Health Innovation Manchester’s collaboration:
Health Innovation Manchester recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana and represents a joint commitment to foster economic growth and innovation to addresses shared healthcare challenges between the two regions. The aim is to fulfil ambitions of developing cutting-edge products, treatments, diagnostics, medtech solutions, and digital tools to enhance the experience and outcomes of patients.