fbpx

Venture Builder

Who can apply

Researchers

Are you a researcher or innovator working on groundbreaking ideas in AI, BioTech, CleanTech, AgriTech, EdTech, or Consumer IoT? We understand that turning research into real-world solutions can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone.

At IECC, we help researchers like you bridge the gap between an idea to innovation and impact. Whether you are developing a prototype, validating a market opportunity, or looking for the right support to scale, we provide:

  • Guidance & Mentorship – Work with technology and business experts
  • Funding Opportunities – Access to grants, investors, and industry partnerships.
  • Advanced  Facilities – Top-tier labs and infrastructure to bring your ideas to life.
  • A Supportive Ecosystem – Connect with entrepreneurs, and industry leaders.

Your research has the potential to realize opportunities . Let’s take it beyond the lab and turn it into a sustainable venture.

Entrepreneurs - Early stages startups

Are you an entrepreneur driven by curiosity and a passion for creating value? Do you see challenges as opportunities to innovate? At IECC, we recognize the power of bold ideas and the people behind them.

Whether you’re launching a tech-driven startup in AI, BioTech, CleanTech, AgriTech, EdTech, or Consumer IoT, or you’re looking to scale an existing business, we provide the support you need to succeed:

  • Business & Technical Mentorship – Experts who have walked the path before.
  • Access to Funding & Investment – Opportunities to secure resources.
  • Industry Connections – Researchers and professionals to strengthen your venture.
  • A Thriving Innovation Ecosystem – Ambitious founders and innovators.

We are also always looking for entrepreneurial minds to join our teams, collaborate on groundbreaking ventures, and turn ideas into impact. A successful venture requires a balanced co-founding team that complements each other’s skills. At IECC, we help assemble the ‘minimal viable team’—a CEO, CTO, and CMO—to ensure strategic leadership, technical expertise, and effective marketing skills. We also provide expert advisors to empower your team and accelerate your journey.

Do you have the mindset to build something extraordinary? Let’s talk!

Investors

Invest in Market-Ready Startups with IECC Venture Builder

At IECC Venture Builder, we take startup creation seriously. Our mission is to build high-impact, investment-ready ventures in AI, CleanTech, AgriTech, HealthTech, EdTech, and Advanced Manufacturing—ensuring they are viable, scalable, and investor-friendly.

We co-build startups with passionate entrepreneurs, guiding founders to validate product-market fit, develop scalable business models, and optimize capital efficiency.

Why Invest with IECC?

  • Access to Advanced Research & Prototyping – Leveraging deep tech innovations for a competitive edge ,Our venture building model includes a structured technology commercialization assessment, ensuring startups are built on viable, scalable, and monetizable technologies.
  • Strategic Capital Management – Ensuring every investment is efficiently allocated, minimizing risks for investors.We de-risk early-stage ventures by assembling a strong co-founding team with a CEO, CTO, and CMO, ensuring that startups are led by experts with complementary skills to drive success.

At IECC, we act as co-founders and co-investors, taking on early-stage risks to develop market-validated, revenue-generating startups before presenting them to investors.

Deep Tech Investing Requires Patience—But Delivers Exceptional Returns.

Unlike traditional tech startups, deep tech ventures require longer development cycles and significant capital. However, they also create high barriers to entry and long-term market dominance through proprietary intellectual property (IP) and difficult to copy innovations.

At IECC, we de-risk the early stages, so when you invest, you’re backing startups that have already:

  • Developed a validated product
  • Secured initial traction or revenue
  • Built a clear competitive advantage

We’re here to make investing in innovation smart, structured, and rewarding. 

Partners

Are you a corporation, research institution, or industry leader looking to drive innovation and launch transformative ventures? At IECC, we believe in the power of collaboration to accelerate groundbreaking ideas and turn them into scalable businesses.

By partnering with us, you gain access to:

  • Co-Building Opportunities – Tap into advanced  deep-tech solutions in AI, CleanTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, and more to explore new growth  opportunities.
  • Market & Investment Access – Connect with our ecosystem of startups, investors, and industry leaders.
  • Technology Commercialization – Leverage our expertise in bringing research-driven solutions to market.

Whether you’re looking to co-invest, launch an innovation program, or bring research to life, we offer tailored partnership models to align with your vision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, if your startup aligns with our innovation focus. We support:

  • Early-stage entrepreneurs looking for business growth support.
  • Tech-driven founders who want to commercialize their innnovations
  • Defining the Opportunity – Identifying market gaps and refining your business model.
  • Developing an MVP – Rapid testing and validation with real users.
  • Scaling the Business – Building traction and securing investment.
  • Growth & Acceleration – Expanding into new markets.

That’s okay! We have high-impact innovation projects where you can join as a co-founder.

We act as co-founders, providing hands-on support in strategy, fundraising, product development, and market entry for up to 12 months.

We provide access to funding programs, research grants, and investor networks while ensuring startups have the resources to scale.

Yes, in exchange for the investment in technology, research, and business support.

We connect you with accelerators, corporate partners, and investors to help you expand beyond the incubation phase.

No problem! Our startup venture builder model helps assemble a balanced team with a CEO, CTO, and CMO to ensure strategic leadership, technical expertise, and marketing skills. We also provide expert advisors to complement your team’s capability

No! Our model provides you with a dedicated product team that handles development and early validation cycles, so you can focus on your value proposition design, customer acquisition, and business growth

Yes, but it depends on your stage. If your product has been developed and is already in the market, then chances are slim. We would still love to get in touch and learn how we can work together.

As part of our venture building approach, we conduct a structured Technology Commercialization Assessment to evaluate opportunities, assess technology readiness, and define a roadmap for commercialization with fair monetization. Our steps of development can be summarized as follows:

  • Problem-Solution Fit – Understanding the impact and validating the scientific application.
  • Prototyping & Testing – Turning research into a tangible proof-of-concept.
  • Resource Mobilization – Securing funding, co-founder matchmaking and resource allocation
  • Startup Building (12-24 months) – Work with you to build the startup. We offer expert guidance, access to funding, prototyping labs access, and business mentorship

No, there is no fixed minimum. Investment amounts depend on the funding requirements of the startup and the number of investors participating in the round.

We specialize in deep-tech and high-impact industries, including:

  • AI 
  • CleanTech & Sustainability
  • AgriTech 
  • HealthTech 
  • EdTech 
  • Consumer IoT

Interested investors can contact our team to explore current investment opportunities and learn more about our structured approach.

 We collaborate with corporations, R&D centers, universities, government bodies, and investors interested in building and scaling deep-tech startups.

 Our partners gain access to advanced  research, high-potential startups, industry connections, and strategic co-building opportunities in high-impact sectors.

We start by identifying mutual goals, followed by defining collaboration models—whether through venture co-creation, technology commercialization, or investment partnerships.

Yes, we offer corporate co-investment opportunities where companies can back or acquire startups that align with their industry focus.

We help companies drive innovation by facilitating startup collaborations, developing spin-off ventures, and integrating emerging technologies into their business models.

We specialize in deep-tech sectors, including AI, CleanTech, AgriTech, HealthTech, Advanced Manufacturing, and EdTech.

Contact our team to explore tailored collaboration opportunities and join our innovation ecosystem.