State IncentiveT-Works / Telangana Govt.Verified 11 May 2026Official source

T-Works — Hardware Startup Prototyping Support

India's largest prototyping and product development centre for hardware startups, located in Hyderabad. Provides subsidised access to CNC machining, 3D printing, PCB fabrication, embedded systems labs, and IoT testing. Hardware startups selected for the T-Works programme receive up to ₹10L in prototyping support, a 3-6 month residency, mentoring, and investor access.

Maximum amount
₹10.0L
Typical payout
₹5.0L
Processing time
4–12 weeks
Application window
Rolling cohorts — T-Works accepts applications throughout the year with periodic batch selections.

Eligibility criteria

Company type
Private Limited, LLP, One Person Company
Stage
Idea Stage, Pre-Revenue, Early Stage (Revenue < ₹1Cr)
States
Telangana
Sectors
iot, electronics, manufacturing, robotics, deeptech, aerospace, defence, ai, other

Documents required

1
Incorporation Certificate
Company registration documents
Tip: Preferably registered in Telangana; outstation startups can also apply for facility access
2
Hardware Product Brief
Description of the hardware product, its functionality, and stage of development
Tip: Must be a physical product — pure software startups are not eligible
3
Prototype Plan
Bill of materials, prototyping plan, and equipment requirements
Tip: Detail which T-Works equipment/facilities you plan to use
4
Team Profile
Founder and technical team credentials
Tip: Hardware/electronics engineering background is strongly preferred

How to apply for T-Works

1
Visit t-works.io and apply for the T-Works startup programme or facility accessOpen portal
2
Submit your hardware product brief and prototyping plan online
3
T-Works selection committee reviews applications (2-4 weeks)
4
Selected startups receive residency offer, facility access allocation, and prototyping support budget
5
On-site prototyping with mentoring from T-Works engineers and industry partners over 3-6 months

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Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for T-Works?

T-Works is available to Private Limited, LLP, One Person Company companies at the Idea Stage, Pre-Revenue, Early Stage (Revenue < ₹1Cr) stage, across Telangana.

How much funding does T-Works provide?

T-Works provides up to ₹10.0L. Most applicants receive around ₹5.0L.

How long does T-Works approval take?

The typical processing time from submission to disbursement is 4–12 weeks.

Is T-Works currently accepting applications?

Yes, T-Works is currently active and accepting applications. Application window: Rolling cohorts — T-Works accepts applications throughout the year with periodic batch selections..

Information is based on publicly available scheme guidelines. Last verified 11 May 2026. Always verify with official sources before applying.