Lab2market

With a mission to foster a culture of Innovation across India, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has partnered with T-Hub Foundation to set up AIC T-Hub Foundation.

About Lab2

With a mission to foster a culture of Innovation across India, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has partnered with T-Hub Foundation to set up AIC T-Hub Foundation. The objective is to create a strong ecosystem, which empowers startups creating new-age solutions. This program enables startups with an idea/PoC/prototype to craft an MVP and develop business models to aid them in commercialization by providing access to global mentors, investors, industry experts, service providers, and fellow entrepreneurs. With the help of world- class experts & resources, startups get to sharpen their understanding of markets, refine their business & product commercialization plans, and become market-ready.

Lab-To-Market is a unique initiative curated for the individuals who want to transition their ‘Innovation into Commercialisation’. This 16-week program is specifically curated for the individuals who have a groundbreaking research Idea/PoC/MVP and are willing and/or in the process of establishing their initiative into business models and are eager to start their entrepreneurship journey.

Eligibility Criteria

Researchers/ Aspiring Startups/ Innovators/ Students from any sector are eligible for this Lab-To-Market Program.

Sector

Anyone irrespective of any sector/discipline.

Stage of research

Idea/ Early Stage/ POC/ MVP.

Research stage

PoC/ MVP or Laboratory level research.

Company incorporation

Not mandatory.

Focus Areas

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Focus Areas

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Focus Areas

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Key time line

May 1st

Call For Applications

July 15th

Last Date For Apply

13th August

Launch

Program Schedule

Assess Phase

Learn Phase

Deliver Phase

Assess- Week 1 & 2

Company Overview: Research foundation, commercialization potential, team structure
Intellectual Property Review: Patents, papers, and rights management
Problem-Solution Fit: Market need and problem identification
Commercialization Milestones: Key achievements and target timelines

Learn- Week 3 to 10

Workshops by Subject Matter Experts
- Translating Research into Commercial Products
- Market Entry Strategies for Research-Based Startups
- Sustainability & Impact of Research Innovations
- Certification and Regulatory Compliance for New Technologies
- Protecting Intellectual Property and Licensing Models
Guest Speakers
- Government Grants, Initiatives, and Funding Opportunities
- Navigating Global and National Research-Driven Markets
- Low-Cost Prototyping and Testing
- Data-Driven Decisions in Research Commercialization
1:1 Mentor Sessions
- Customized mentoring on commercialization strategy, market access, and scaling
- Progress tracking and milestone review

Deliver- Week 11 & 13

Finalizing Business Plan and Go-to-Market Strategy
Pitch Deck Development and Investor Presentations
Financial Projections and Sustainability Planning

Program Benefits

Turn your research into a full fledged commercially scalable product with complete end to end support
Help in structuring and registering your Entity/ Startup
Develop Market validation of your idea and know how to effectively commercialize your research.
Access to mentorship and T-Hub's extensive national & international network of investors, mentors, corporates, and other startups.
Leverage resources from T-Hub, Atal Networks, Universities & other incubation centers for your MVP succession.

Access to information & support for application to various govt. grants, funds, and incentives.
Opportunities to connect with MNCs & Govt's for pilot or commercialization.
Access to Govt. connects for quick regulatory compliance and certification
Develop Business models, Go-to-Market strategies to enter the market.
Opportunity to pitch your innovation to various investors, VC's, HNI's and angel networks.