Tamil Nadu
Hardware Accelerator
for Prototype and Product

Designed to support Tamil Nadu hardware startups in building manufacturing-ready products

Who Can Apply

Product Design and Development
Stage TRL Range
PoC (Proof of Concept) TRL 1-3
EVT (Engineering Validation Test) TRL 4-5
DVT (Design Validation Test) TRL 6-7
Design Enhancement and Commercialisation
Stage TRL Range
DVT (Design Validation Test) TRL 6-7
PVT (Production Validation Test) TRL 8
MP (Mass Production) TRL 9
Venture Stage

Program Offerings

Product Requirements Document (PRD)

A specification document defining user needs, technical requirements, feature prioritization, success metrics, and acceptance criteria.

Product
Roadmap

Timeline mapping product evolution from functional prototype through manufacturing readiness.

Design for Manufacturing Analysis

DFM assessment of prototype design covering manufacturability, component availability, assembly complexity, cost optimization, tooling needs, and production-ready design recommendations.

Intellectual Property Documentation

IP Strategy document

Program Schedule

Sprint 01
Program Foundation
Sprint 02
Design Development & Prototyping
Sprint 03
Manufacturing Readiness
Sprint 04
Commercialisation & Scale-up
Sprint 01
Program Foundation

Program Kickoff & Design Partner Engagement, Product Requirements Workshop, Market Research & Customer Discovery, DFM Fundamentals, IP Strategy & Protection, Technical Architecture Development

Sprint 02
Design Development & Prototyping

Electronics Design Fundamentals, Firmware Architecture & Development Planning, Supply Chain Basics, Cost Engineering & BOM Optimization, Quality Management & Testing Framework, Regulatory Compliance & Certification Strategy

Sprint 03
Manufacturing Readiness

Advanced DFM/DFA, Hardware Funding & Production Planning

Sprint 04
Commercialisation & Scale-up

Field Testing & Customer Validation, Product Launch Planning, Business Model & Unit Economics, Manufacturing Scale & Sales Strategy, Operations & Fulfilment, Financial

Focus Domains

📡
IoT & Connected Devices
Smart home, wearables, industrial sensors
Smart meters · Fitness trackers · Environmental monitoring
🤖
Robotics & Automation
Industrial robots, service robots, drones
Warehouse automation · Agricultural robots · Inspection drones
🏥
Medical Devices
Diagnostics, therapeutics, patient monitoring
Portable diagnostics · Wearable monitors · Therapeutic devices
Clean Energy & Climate Tech
Solar, storage, energy efficiency
Solar inverters · Battery systems · Smart grids · Carbon capture
🌾
AgriTech
Precision agriculture, farm automation
Soil sensors · Automated irrigation · Crop monitoring
⚙️
Industrial Equipment
Manufacturing tools, quality systems
Inspection systems · Predictive maintenance · Smart tools
📱
Consumer Electronics
Innovative consumer products
Smart appliances · Personal devices · Home automation
🛰️
Space Tech
Satellites, ground equipment, components
CubeSats · Ground stations · Space-grade sensors
🏭
Advanced Manufacturing
3D printing, smart manufacturing
Additive systems · Precision tools · Quality systems
Assistive Technology
Accessibility, rehabilitation, elderly care
Mobility aids · Communication devices
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