Organizer/Program Manager: Deep-Tech Lab (DTL)

Target Audience: Early-stage hard tech/deep tech startup teams

Program Type: Hard tech startup acceleration and incubation program

Incubation Period: 5 months

Cost: Completely free of charge, with no fees or equity requirements

Program Content:

Provides commercialization support for early-stage hard tech companies, helping teams turn their technology into viable products and bring them to market. Support includes intellectual property planning, corporate structure setup, market validation, product development, and investment preparation.

Event Format:

The program is divided into multiple phases, each featuring full-day, in-depth discussion sessions. Selected teams will present their progress to over 50 experienced industry mentors during these sessions and work with them to define the core objectives for the next phase.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Founders should have a background in science or engineering, or extensive laboratory R&D experience;

2. Dedicated to commercializing cutting-edge technologies;

3. Possess or be in the process of obtaining high-commercial-value intellectual property;

4. Have a functional prototype or proof of concept, with a technology readiness level of 4 or above.

🗓️Application Deadline:

August 31, 2026 (Monday)