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 venture team
Build a nearshore team
Internalize an outsourcing project
Tap into a new talent pool
Optimze your talent costs
Trusted By
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.
Efficientpp
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.
🇷🇴 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
🇷🇴 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
🇷🇴 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
🇩🇪 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
🇭🇷 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
🇵🇱 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
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
"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."
"I am very happy with this collaboration. The talent quality has been really good and I see a strong added-value of working with the UPPER platform, team and talent."
"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."
Frequently Asked Questions
Setting up a Tech Hub offers benefits like increased recruitment capacity, access to specialized expertise, cost efficiencies, and the ability to scale operations quickly.
Typically, it takes between 3 to 6 months to fully establish a Tech Hub, depending on the team size, setup complexity, and alignment with the parent organization’s goals.
The parent organization retains full governance over the hub, including ownership of talent, intellectual property, and innovations.
Once operational, the Tech Hub is fully managed, including daily operations, payroll, forecasting, reporting, and any necessary legal and administrative support.
The cost structure for a Tech Hub is divided into three main categories: Setup Costs, Operating Costs, and Transfer Costs. Setup Costs cover the initial expenses such as team recruitment, legal setup, and equipment provisioning. Operating Costs are the yearly expenses required to run the Hub, including salaries, tools, and administrative fees. In a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model, Transfer Costs are incurred if/when the Hub is handed over to the customer.
The ongoing management fees include an Operator Fee, which is typically 25-35% of the Operating Costs. This fee can increase based on the Hub’s performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring that the incentives are aligned with the Hub’s success.
