Raise the bar 2026

Investing in Early-Stage Hardware Innovation.

x empower early-stage hardware innovation and deep-tech founders with capital, technology, and go-to-market support.

Why We Built This Accelerator?

Too many great hardware ideas fail not because of technology, but because they aren’t built to scale. At NexPCB, years of working with global hardware startups taught us that real acceleration must start early—with manufacturing and execution, not after funding. That’s why we partnered with ATUM and launched in Singapore, connecting global innovation with Asia’s manufacturing ecosystem to help founders build hardware ready to scale from day one.

Thunder Zhang, Founder & CEO
Thunder Zhang
Founder & CEO

What is on the table?

S$500,000
Direct Investment

Pre-seed cash investment, with potential follow-on funding through Series A.

2 Weeks
to term sheets.*

*Subjected to due diligence.

Upon investment, founders receive dedicated support from experienced venture builders whose portfolio spans 80+ ventures across Asia and Europe.

Lab-to-market infrastructure covering strategic hiring, legal support, and fast-tracked grant assistance.

250+ ATUM
Global Partners

A collective of investors, corporates, industry experts, researchers, and government partners. Accelerate your time to market.

The Hardware Innovation Curve

Foundation & Validation Innovation Consulting
Concept & Design (S0) · Initial Prototype (S1)
Market Validation & Feasibility Engineering Acceleration
Prototype Iteration (S1) · Pilot Run (S2)
Growth & Scaling Production Delivery (NPI)
NPI Tooling (S3) · Ramp-Up (S4)
Optimization & Expansion Lifecycle Management (SCM & EOL)
Volume Production (S5) · SCM & EOL (S6)

THIS IS FOR YOU IF

01
Groundbreaking Tech

You have groundbreaking tech and intend to build a company around it.

02
TRL 5 & Above

Your science is at TRL 5 and above and ready for pilot testing.

03
Singapore Presence

You are building in Singapore or are committed to doing so.

04
Core Verticals Alignment

You are aligned with ATUM's core verticals.

Energy

Electrification, Water, Waste valorisation, Green chemistry, Decarbonisation

Advanced Manufacturing

Hardware, Robotics, Advanced materials, Semiconductors, Process automation

Key timeline

Current stage Apply by

29 May 2026 (extended)

Present to ATUM IC

24 June 2026

Investment

for selected ventures

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If you have any concerns or doubts about this investment, please contact jocelin@nexpcb.com.