LAB2SCALE — POWERED BY TiE DELHI-NCR
Lab2Scale is TiEcon Delhi-NCR’s deep-tech bridge for PhD/Postdoc/Faculty-led projects at TRL 4–7. Selected teams deliver a 5-minute non-confidential pitch, meet operator-founders, corporates and investors in curated huddles, and leave with a practical next-TRL plan.
Lab2Scale is a business-first platform launching at TiEcon Delhi-NCR (Oct 29–30, 2025) to move India’s deep-tech research from proof to pilots and commercialisation. We curate TRL 4–7 projects, a 5-minute pitch, targeted Founder & Industry Huddles, and a matched-founder working session—designed to turn lab outcomes into market outcomes.
Who Should Apply
PhD, Postdoc, or Faculty-led teams from universities, research parks, or national labs
Readiness: TRL 4–7, assignable IP (filed/in process), repeatable validation data
WHAT SELECTED TEAMS GET
- Stage Visibility: 5-minute business-first pitch at TiEcon Delhi-NCR
- Curated Founder & Industry Huddles: short 1:1s with relevant operators, corporates & investors
- Capacity Building: Commercialisation playbook
- Post-Event Support
Selection & Evaluation
We prioritise: problem clarity, TRL evidence, assignable IP, first market, and fit with tracks.
Tracks
Health & Life Sciences
Climate, Energy & Materials
AI, Robotics & Semiconductors
Dates & Timeline
Aug 25
Call opens
Oct 15
Soft deadline for briefs (rolling review)
Oct 23
Final selection & speaker confirmation
Oct 25
Virtual speaker briefing
Oct 29–30
Showcase + Huddles @ TiEcon Delhi-NCR
How to Apply
- Prepare a 2-page non-confidential brief: Problem, Proof, Path-to-Product, TRL, IP status, First Market, Team & Contact
- Submit via the Google Form
- Keep Oct 29–30 free for the showcase (New Delhi)
For Corporates & Investors (Commercialisation Partners)
Gain first-look access to vetted TRL 4–7 research aligned to your roadmap. Join 60–90 minute huddles, share pilot problem statements for matching, or review a shortlist of briefs. To participate, email lab2scale@tienewdelhi.org with your sector and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS TRL 4–7?
Mid-stage readiness where validation exists and pathways to pilots/commercialisation are being built.
DO WE NEED TO DISCLOSE CONFIDENTIAL IP?
No. The pitch and brief are non-confidential. Share only what you can disclose publicly.
IS THERE A FEE TO APPLY OR PARTICIPATE?
No fee to apply. Selected teams will receive participation details directly.
CAN STARTUPS APPLY?
Yes—particularly research-led startups with assignable IP and TRL 4–7 evidence.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER TiECON?
We facilitate follow-ups and an optional 30-minute call to craft a next-TRL plan with matched partners.