Incubation
The Incubation Program at Hatchlab Research Centre is a comprehensive, founder-centric initiative designed to empower early-stage startups in transforming validated ideas into scalable and investment-ready ventures.
This program offers a structured pathway for entrepreneurs to refine their business models, strengthen their market positioning, and prepare for sustainable growth. Through access to expert mentorship, state-of-the-art infrastructure, funding networks, and go-to-market support, Hatchlab provides an enabling ecosystem that nurtures innovation and accelerates venture development.
The program is designed to ensure that every incubated startup receives the necessary resources, strategic guidance, and industry exposure required to build a strong foundation and achieve long-term success in the entrepreneurial landscape.
Objective
The objective of the Incubation Program at Hatchlab Research Centre is to officially onboard selected ventures into a structured incubation framework, facilitate their legal and operational setup, and prepare them for accelerated growth through continuous mentoring, milestone-based progress tracking, and access to innovation and funding resources.
Key objectives include:
- Supporting formal venture incorporation (e.g., Private Limited, LLP) with end-to-end legal and compliance guidance.
- Onboarding ventures into the incubation ecosystem with structured agreements, progress templates, and reporting mechanisms.
- Familiarizing startups with Hatchlab Research Centre’s processes, mentors, resources, and expectations.
- Assigning domain-specific mentors and defining milestone-based growth plans.
- Establishing regular review checkpoints to monitor startup progress, innovation outcomes, and compliance metrics.
Incubation Framework: The Five Phases
The Hatchlab Incubation Program is designed as a five-phase progression model, ensuring systematic startup development from registration to market readiness and sustainability.
Phase 0: Venture Registration & Onboarding
Objective:
To formally register and onboard the selected startups into the Hatchlab incubation ecosystem.
Outcomes:
- Completion of company incorporation (Pvt. Ltd., LLP, etc.) with legal and compliance support.
- Signing of incubation agreements and documentation.
- Introduction to HRC processes, mentors, and available facilities.
- Baseline assessment and milestone plan creation.
Phase 1: Product Garage – Prototype & MVP Design Program
Objective:
To transform validated ideas into tangible prototypes and develop Minimum Viable Products (MVPs).
Outcomes:
- Prototype design and development through mentorship and technical guidance.
- MVP creation based on real-world user insights and market validation.
- Access to lab facilities, fabrication support, and expert mentorship.
- Initial customer feedback and iteration loop setup.
Phase 2: Innovation Audit – TRL & Product Validation Track
Objective:
To evaluate the technology readiness and validate the product’s feasibility and market potential.
Outcomes:
- Assessment of Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and product scalability.
- Performance testing, pilot studies, and user validation reports.
- Market and customer fit analysis with refined business models.
- Preparation for early-stage funding or investor readiness.
Phase 3: Lab to Launch – Startup Graduation Track
Objective:
To prepare startups for market entry, investor engagement, and commercial launch.
Outcomes:
- Finalization of go-to-market strategy and business expansion plan.
- Branding, marketing, and distribution readiness.
- Investor connects, demo days, and funding opportunities.
- Graduation from incubation to independent market operation.
Phase 4: Startup Vault – Strategy | Fit | Finance
Objective:
To ensure post-incubation sustainability through strategic, financial, and operational strengthening.
Outcomes:
- Implementation of long-term financial and operational strategies.
- Strategic scaling and partnership development.
- Access to advanced funding, acceleration, and global networking platforms.
- Continuous performance monitoring and growth support.
Through this five-phase incubation journey, Hatchlab Research Centre ensures that every startup evolves from a promising idea to a market-ready, scalable, and sustainable venture, equipped to create measurable economic and social impact.