T-Hub, the start-up engine catalysing innovation, today announced the launch of ‘GIS Innovation Hub’ (GIH) for start-ups. The GIH is powered by Esri India, the Geographic Information System (GIS) software and solutions provider.

The facility was inaugurated by Jack Dangermond, Co-founder, President and CEO of Esri Inc.

The GIH will be a platform for start-ups, within the T-Hub ecosystem, to leverage the power of GIS through Esri India. As a part of the partnership, Esri India will be inducting the start-ups into a three-year ‘Start-up’ program’ where they would get free access to Esri’s ArcGIS, a cloud-based mapping platform, software development tools and ready-to-use content.

On the occasion, Agendra Kumar, President, Esri India said, “ Through Esri’s flagship ArcGIS platform, Hyderabad start-ups can leverage new dimensions of data and visualisation capabilities to create breakthrough advancements and deliver truly innovative products.”

Srinivas Kollipara, Founder & COO – T-Hub, said, “ Studies have shown that on an average, implementation of GIS technology can result in saving anywhere between 10 and 30 per cent in operational expenses, through reduction in fuel use and staff time, improved customer service, and more efficient scheduling. And we hope that our start-ups will benefit from this collaboration and the GIS Innovation Hub zone created for their advantage.”