Tech Hub

Europe-based development center, purposefully created to develop & deploy tech solutions within the parent organisation.

Use Cases
  • Set up an innovation centre
    Establish a center dedicated to driving innovation and developing digital solutions
  • Establish a venture team
    Build a dedicated team within your organization to spearhead new ventures
  • Build a nearshore team
    Expand your workforce with top European tech talent to enhancing delivery and optimise costs
  • Internalize an outsourcing project
    Bring outsourced projects in-house to regain control, improve quality, and enhance collaboration
  • Tap into a new talent pool
    Tap into a broad talent pool, introducing diverse expertise and fresh viewpoints to enhance your projects
  • Optimze your talent costs
    Leverage cost-effective Eastern European talent, maintaining high standards while optimising spending
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Aligned

Tailored innovation and development

The Hub is designed to meet the specific needs of the parent organization, enabling focused innovation and development aligned with strategic goals.

Efficient

Flexible and scalable operations

The Hub can adjust to the parent organization’s needs, whether scaling for large projects or focusing on specific innovations.

Owned

Strategic control with full ownership

The parent organization holds complete governance over development, and exclusively owns the talent, intellectual property, and innovations generated by the hub.

UPPER handles everything from talent staffing to finance and operations

Talent Staffing &
Team Formation
  • Talent recruitment and replacement management
  • Extensive vetting for each team member
  • Coordinate team formation to ensure efficient collaboration
  • Manage team scaling
HR & Culture Management
  • Set up compliant HR policies and procedures
  • Establish and maintain a productive work environment
  • Foster a culture ofinnovation and collaboration
Legal & Administration
  • Set up and operate the Hub in full compliance with local laws and regulations
  • Ensure data security and privacy
  • Manage legal and admin matters, including visas and work permits
Finance & Operations
  • Manage all financial operations: payroll, budgets, forecasting, reporting.
  • Implement and maintain effective operational processes
  • Procure and manage necessary equipment and resources

Teams can have many shapes and sizes

Teams are formed based on the parent organization’s objectives and can evolve over time to align with the business goals they are pursuing.

Teams
AI & Data Team
Software Delivery Team
Product Team
🇷🇴 Bucharest

Bucharest, Romania’s capital, is a vibrant tech hub known for its skilled workforce. The city offers a dynamic environment for innovation, making it a prime location for software development and AI projects.

Developer
€70 - €100k /y
AI/Data Engineer
€90 - €120k /y
Product
€70 - €90k /y
Design
€70 - €90k /y
Mid. level: -25%
Jr. level: -40%
🇷🇴 Cluj

Cluj, often referred to as Romania’s Silicon Valley, is a key center for IT and software development. With a strong academic presence, it provides access to top talent, particularly in AI and data engineering.

Developer
€70 - €100k /y
AI/Data Engineer
€90 - €120k /y
Product
€70 - €90k /y
Design
€70 - €90k /y
Mid. level: -25%
Jr. level: -40%
🇷🇴 Iasi

Iasi, a historic city in northeastern Romania, is emerging as a growing tech center. It offers a combination of affordable talent and a strong educational background, particularly in engineering and design.

Developer
€60 - €90k /y
AI/Data Engineer
€80 - €110k /y
Product
€60 - €80k /y
Design
€60 - €80k /y
Mid. level: -25%
Jr. level: -40%
🇩🇪 Berlin

Berlin, Germany’s capital, is a leading European tech hub with a thriving startup ecosystem. The city attracts top-tier talent in various fields, including software development, AI, and product.

Developer
€90 - €120k /y
AI/Data Engineer
€100 - €130k /y
Product
€80 - €110k /y
Design
€75 - €100k /y
Mid. level: -25%
Jr. level: -40%
🇭🇷 Zagreb

Zagreb, Croatia’s capital, is becoming a notable destination for tech talent. The city’s growing tech scene is supported by a robust educational system, offering competitive costs and skilled professionals.

Developer
€70 - €90k /y
AI/Data Engineer
€80 - €100k /y
Product
€60 - €80k /y
Design
€60 - €80k /y
Mid. level: -25%
Jr. level: -40%
🇵🇱 Warsaw

Warsaw, the capital of Poland, is a major tech hub in Central Europe. Known for its highly skilled workforce and strong IT sector, the city is an attractive location for tech-driven projects and innovation.

Developer
€80 - 100k /y
AI/Data Engineer
€90 - 120k /y
Product
€70 - 90k /y
Design
€70 - 90k /y
Mid. level: -25%
Jr. level: -40%
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How It Works

Establishing a Tech Hub requires several key steps, typically taking between 3 to 6 months, depending on the team size and hub configuration.

You get:
Hub entity and processes
A complete team
Full management layer
  • 1
    Align
    ~2-4 Weeks

    Define the Hub’s setup, goals, and KPIs, then finalize the commercial proposal

    • Discovery workshop(s)
    • Align on the Hub setup and goals
  • 2
    Set up
    ~1-2 Months

    Establish the legal entity, processes, and prepare for the ‘Ramp up’ phase

    • Set up the core processes
    • Provision tools and equipment
  • 3
    Ramp up
    ~2-4 Months

    Collaboratively assemble teams to secure alignment and commitment

    • Recruit the individual talent
    • Team formation and onboarding
  • 4
    Operate
    Yearly, Ongoing

    Operate the hub while it delivers the commissioned tech solutions

    • Manage daily operations
    • Handle payroll, forecasting, and reporting
"As a growing startup, we had to get our tech team in place quickly. Partnering with UPPER was ideal, as their tech experts understood our tech roadmap in detail and provided us the right matches to launch our product in time."
Alex von Harsdorf
Co-Founder, CEO, LIVEBUY
"Absolutely love UPPER. They ramped up our first tech team who built our MVP and then helped us scale the team further as our roadmap grew."
Anton Kononov
Co-Founder & CPO, FORMEL Skin
"Working with UPPER has been a game-changer for us. Their prompt response and effective teamwork enabled us to secure highly skilled engineers and developers right when we needed them. In our rapid growth phase, UPPER has proven to be a great partner."
Piotr Wrona
Head of Engineering, Hella Gutmann
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