13 Coworking Spaces in Thiruvananthapuram

About Thiruvananthapuram

The capital of the southern Indian state of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram (yes a bit of a mouthful) is also known by its former name of "Trivandrum". With a whopping 957,730 people living in the city, meandering its streets, chilling out in cafes or hanging out in coworking venues with likeminded souls, it's a major information technology hub contributing 55% of the state's software exports. Dressed up in British colonial architecture and a swathe of art galleries, the city is home to the Puthen Malika Palace (18th Century) that is decked out with carved horses.

A notable academic and research hub, Thiruvananthapuram has numerous educational institutions in its midst from universities to schools and colleges. It's also home to research centers such as the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center and the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology plus media enclaves like Toonz India Ltd and Tata Elxsi Ltd plus the Chitranjali Film Studio.

Local IT gurus are expounding that it is a good time to be an entrepreneur in India, as the market has matured from being just a bubble. Startups are hitting new highs and global investors are putting funds into the sector, whilst innovative Indians are attempting to create the next billion-dollar company. The IT sector ranges from e-commerce to fitness and art, as it's being driven by India's expanding economy, rising disposable income and the tech boom. Coworking venues are supporting these intrepid souls whether they are students or seasoned professionals by giving them the space to mingle, collaborate and the space to get their stuff done before they rush home to gorge on some of the city's iconic "Malabari biryani".