{"id":26351,"date":"2022-08-03T13:49:16","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T12:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prusalab.cz\/?page_id=26351"},"modified":"2026-02-18T09:40:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T08:40:44","slug":"hardware-accelerator","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/prusalab.cz\/en\/hardware-accelerator\/","title":{"rendered":"Hardware Accelerator"},"content":{"rendered":"
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WE TURN INNOVATIVE HARDWARE PROJECTS INTO REALITY<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

We provide funding, technical facilities, and expert know-how for prototype development.<\/p>\n\n\n

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WHY ACCELERATE WITH PRUSALAB?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Since 2020, under the patronage of Prusa Research, we\u2019ve been running a unique acceleration program focused on hardware prototyping and the development of innovative products. We offer early-stage startups unlimited access to a hi-tech workshop, hands-on technical consulting, and financial support worth hundreds of thousands of CZK\u2014with the opportunity to apply for additional investment after successfully completing the development cycle.<\/div>\n\n\n
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up to<\/div>\n\n\n\n
CZK 500,000<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n
for materials, development,<\/div>\n\n\n\n
and team compensation<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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involvement of<\/div>\n\n\n\n
26 experts<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n
in product development, business strategy, patent protection, and more<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM YOUR PROJECT?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Commercial & Scalable Hardware<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n
We help you build or improve a physical product, test it, iterate, and fine-tune it\u2014making it ready for mass production or investment.<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Proof of concept<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n
We don\u2019t expect polished technical documentation\u2014just proof that the project is practically feasible.<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Bold Ideas and Innovation<\/strong><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n
We welcome projects that push the boundaries of what\u2019s possible\u2014especially those that use or innovate in the field of 3D printing, which lies at the heart of what we do.<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Active Team Involvement<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n
We expect founders to commit sufficient time and demonstrate independence in managing the project. To support this, we offer individual financial compensation.<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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HOW DOES IT WORK?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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It all starts with a thoroughly completed application form (submissions are accepted on a rolling basis).<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Pre-acceleration<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n
One month to get to know each other and set the foundation for collaboration.<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Acceleration<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n
The core of the program\u2014where we work together to develop your product.<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Demo Day<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Completion of the development cycle. Project presentation in front of investors.<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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INSIGHTS FROM FORMER ACCELERATOR TEAMS<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Participation in the program allowed us to map out the production process and develop and test a series of functional prototypes. Thanks to a follow-up investment of CZK 15 million, we were also able to move all manufacturing into our own facility.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ji\u0159\u00ed Du\u017e\u00e1r<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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A major advantage during development was the technical infrastructure of PrusaLab, where we were able to prototype and test various versions of our solution\u2014all in one place, with expert support, and much faster and more cost-effectively than before, thanks in large part to 3D printing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Looking back, we realize how much valuable information we received\u2014at the right time and in a highly concentrated form. On our own, it would\u2019ve taken us much longer to access and process all of it.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kl\u00e1ra \u0160makalov\u00e1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Thanks to the structure and guidance we received at PrusaLab, we accomplished more in a few months than we could have on our own in a year. It truly was acceleration in every sense of the word.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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APPLICATION<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The application to the PrusaLab Hardware Accelerator consists of two parts:<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>The pitch (a PDF presentation uploaded within the same form) should serve as a standalone source of information, based on which we\u2019ll evaluate your project. For inspiration, we\u2019re sharing the pitch from Posedla<\/a>, one of our previously accelerated projects.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n
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