Hardware Design &
Venture Studio

Turning Research into Real-World Ventures

We work with innovators, researchers and founders to build, validate, and scale Deep Tech & Emerging Tech 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 Deep Tech & Emerging Tech 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

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
02

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
03

Mentorship &
Expert Guidance

Personalised support to help founders navigate every stage of their venture journey

  • Access to domain experts, industry leaders, and experienced entrepreneurs
  • One-on-one mentoring across technology, business, and go-to-market
04

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 Sectors

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

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Portfolio Startups

Alphios Finergy

Novel thermo-electrochemical pathways for cost-efficient, low-water green hydrogen and carbon utilisation.
Clean Energy

Karotimam Innovations
Private Limited

Biodegradable nanocellulose-based substrates enabling scalable, sustainable, flexible electronics manufacturing.
Sustainable Hardware

SiCrest

Indigenous semiconductor IPs for low-power EdgeAI, analog frontends, and IoT applications.
Semiconductors

Sugora Infrastructure

Corrosion-free FRP roofing solutions for durable, lightweight industrial and agricultural infrastructure.
Infrastructure

LAB2MARKET Engineering

LAB2MARKET Engineering

Advanced two-phase thermal solution for efficient, flexible cooling in space and high-density electronics.
Space-Tech

ReFAB

ReFAB

Upcycling textile waste into sustainable, aesthetic interior panels for architectural and decor applications.
Sustainability

Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT)