Deep-Tech Lab (DTL) Program 2025–26

Ready to turn science into a scalable venture? Applications are now open for the Deep-Tech Lab (DTL) Program 2025–26 — a CDL-inspired program designed to fast-track science-based start-ups from research to real-world impact.

No casual chats, DTL makes serious progress of your venture. Admitted ventures will gain access to top-tier mentors, incubators, investors, and MBA students — all working together to drive growth.

Benefits include:

● Team-based, Objective-oriented Mentorship

Mentors from investment, business, and tech backgrounds provide structured, measurable guidance. Each venture is supported by a team of 3+ mentors focused on delivering real progress.

● Debated, Peer-reviewed Quality Advice

Mentors openly debate directions and prioritize actions that add value and reduce risk. Progress is reported in group meetings for transparent, collective feedback.

● Business Support by Elites

Trained CEO candidates are matched with ventures to fill business leadership gaps. MBA students from a bespoke course also support each venture on market research, funding strategies, and competitive analysis.

● Go-To-Market and Investment Opportunities

Local and international investors engage throughout the program. Ventures can access corporate platforms for product testing and go-to-market pilots.

● International Launchpad

Connect with mentors, investors, and incubators across global ecosystems, enables ventures to launch in Asia and overseas markets.

● Expert-Led Training Sessions

Top experts deliver workshops on commercialization, scaling strategies, and tech applications in real-world settings.

Program Criteria:

Interested participating ventures should possess the following characteristics:

● Founders have substantial lab experiences OR with a STEM graduate degree;

● Going to commercialize scientific discovery based on the cutting-edge research of the founder;

● Obtaining or already secured intellectual property of strong commercial value;

● Have developed a working prototype or proof of concept (Technology Readiness Levels of 4 or above).

Program Fee: Free of Charge

Application Deadline: July 15, 2025 (Tue)

Apply HERE.

More information HERE.