Inside the HAX Program
building hard tech is hard
We know because we’ve done it. It’s not your standard startup playbook. It requires founders who are ready to get their hands dirty and move far beyond the computer keyboard. We don’t just offer advice from the sidelines; we provide the capital, facilities, and global engineering muscle to ensure your tech becomes an industrial reality.
the capital
We provided up to $550,000 in initial pre-seed funding, specifically structured to help you hit the critical technical milestones that traditional investors often find too risky. Beyond that first check, we participate in follow-on rounds and give you access to SOSV’s network of 7,700+ global investors.
our facilities
Our founders receive a six-month residency at our state-of-the-art facilities, anchored by our 35,000 sq. ft. Newark headquarters. This is an ecosystem of massive scale, soon to be bolstered by our 10,000 sq. ft. HAX Plasma Forge in Princeton, designed for high-energy and advanced materials research. These aren’t just offices, they’re richly equipped Chemistry, Analytics, Electrical Engineering, and Mechatronics labs – get a glimpse of what’s inside.
our global engineering ecosystem
We help you close the gap between a lab breakthrough and a commercial product with hands-on R&D and engineering support. You build alongside our in-house team of mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineers. By synchronizing our on-site NJ team with specialized engineering, design, supply chain, and manufacturing experts in Pune and Shenzhen, we run a 24/7 global operation that never sleeps, ensuring you build better, smarter, and faster than the competition.
