Start-A-Factory

Start-A-Factory is part of the Fraunhofer IZM Berlin and offers hardware developers from around the world a unique opportunity.

With the help of Fraunhofer’s scientists, state-of-the-art equipment, and experts from the industry, we will take your idea from the planning stage to a first industrial grade prototype – as quickly and smoothly as possible.

 

Our experts help you with each step along the development cycle. No matter what it entails, the support you receive is tailor-made for your project and the goal is always paramount: turning your idea into a tangible, testable prototype.

Start-A-Factory was funded by the European Regional Development Fund (EFRE), the Federal State of Berlin, and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).



 

The Idea

Too many scientists and engineers have ideas that could change the world but lack the infrastructure to make them a reality.

This is why Start-A-Factory was created. We offer you the chance to be a part of a unique network of startups, scientists, multipliers, manufacturers, and industry experts.

With our assembly line, we will transform your idea from a first draft to being ready for industrial production.

And once you have a working prototype, we will provide you with the necessary blueprints to allow you to advance to serial production - all by yourself!

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