Hardware Design &
Venture Studio

Turning Research into Real-World Ventures

We work with innovators, researchers and founders to build, validate, and scale DeepTech startups from lab to market

About

iTNT Hub Hardware Design & Venture Studio

The iTNT Foundry is a high-touch co-creation platform that partners with founders and researchers to build DeepTech startups from idea to scalable ventures.

Co-building with Founders to achieve

  • Problem Validation
  • Customer Discovery & Interviews
  • Value Proposition
  • Demonstration of POC
  • IP Clinic + Patent Filing
  • User/Product Requirements
  • Product Breakdown Structure
  • Metrics & Milestones Planning
  • User Trials/Feedback
  • Product Roadmap & Product Design
  • MVP Development & Testing
  • DFMA Analysis
  • Production Ready Design
  • Regulatory & Certification
  • Pilot Deployments
  • Pilot to Scaled Commercialisation
  • GTM Partnerships
  • Manufacturing & Supply Chain Partnerships
  • Market Expansion
  • Team Expansion
  • Strategic Investment/Acquisition
Venture Stage

iTNT's Offerings

What We Offer

01
Infrastructure

Hardware Design &
Prototyping Infrastructure

Access to shared, high-end infrastructure including world-class labs and fabrication facilities.

  • Electronics & embedded systems design
  • Mechanical design & rapid prototyping
  • Industrial-grade testing & validation
  • Pilot manufacturing & DFM support
02
Structured Journey

Structured
Venture Journey

Startups progress through a stage-gated pathway with clear milestones and accountability.

  • Milestones mapped to TRL/MRL progression
  • Founder accountability with execution support
Design Validation → Prototype → Pilot → Investable Venture
03
Capital Access

Capital &
Market Access

Direct access to iTNT-linked investors & strategic partners with warm introductions at the right moment.

  • Direct access to iTNT-linked investors & strategic partners
  • Corporate pilots and government-linked demand pathways

Focus Sector

Quantum, Defence & Strategic Technologies
Industrial AI & Intelligent Machines
Semiconductor Design & Advanced Components
Robotics, Drones & Autonomous Systems
Electronics Systems & Embedded Hardware
Cyber Physical Systems

Ready to Build the Next
Deep Tech Venture?

Join the Studio

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Who Can Apply?

Researchers & faculty
with lab-developed technologies seeking productization & commercialization pathways

DeepTech founders
(TRL 3-6) who wants to accelerate product development & achieve Product-Market Fit

Product builders in
AI, Robotics, Advanced Materials, Semiconductors, Quantum, MedTech, and Industry 4.0

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