Tripura Government launches T-NEST Innovation Hub in Agartala

Key facts

• The Government of Tripura launched T-NEST, the state’s flagship incubation and innovation hub, at the International Trade Centre in Agartala.
• The hub was inaugurated by Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh, Tripura Chief Minister (CM) Dr. Manik Saha, and Information Technology (IT) Minister Pranajit Singha Roy.
• T-NEST will serve as the operational backbone for Startup Tripura and the State Innovation Mission, acting as a single-window platform for entrepreneurs.
• The initiative focuses on priority sectors including agri-technology, bamboo and forest-based enterprises, tourism innovation, health technology, digital public services, and rural enterprise solutions.
• The hub introduces a Government-as-First-Customer model, allowing startups to pilot and validate solutions by addressing real-world challenges presented by government departments.
• A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with T-Hub to facilitate knowledge exchange, mentorship, and market access for the state's entrepreneurial framework.
• Future developments include the establishment of a Modern Incubation and Innovation Park at Chandmari and the Tripura IT & Data Economic Zone (TIDEZ).