EnCata Ecosystem

Background

Historically, innovation ecosystems were developed rather sporadically by a cohort of hi-tech companies involved in various government programs. Some other ecosystems emerged as a result of a particular ‘push’ from various government incentives and infrastructure investment.

We have identified that neither private companies , not venture capital investors are willing to invest in innovation ecosystems for two reasons:
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(i) low portfolio ROI
(ii) infrastructure and management complexity

As state and local governments realize the importance of stimulating innovation we see scattered investment in the building and commissioning of new Technoparks, incubators, accelerators and state-run VC funds. This is   aimed to boost regional or national economies and create new centers of technology excellence for startups and SMEs. Unfortunately, these activities are typically very poorly coordinated, mismanaged and therefore ineffective.

Reinventing the Ecosystem for deep-tech and hardware startups​

We have (re)invented a new form of ecosystem, which we call the  “EnCata Incubation Technopark” and we are teaming with local governments and universities across the globe.

Our approach is to create full circle infrastructure and services IN ONE PLACE to maintain the ‘flow‘ and facilitate the growth of deep tech and scientific startups. The holistic approach is to make available anything from technical experts, rapid prototyping and professional engineering companies VC funds, coworkings, acceleration programs and grants. EnCata offers a comprehensive solution for startup development, unifying various state aid programs into a continuous linked chain from ‘idea’ to the finished product through various support programs and services.

Encata Ecosystem comprises multiple essential pieces

Technology expert service and mentorship

Makerspace for self-prototyping (MakeIT Center)

Coworking space for startups (one like this)

Easy access to pre-seed grant funding (a developed solution)

Startup Academy (EnCata Academy)

Professional design and product engineering company (EnCata)

Shared industrial facilities for manufacturing (EnCata Manufacturing)

Workshops for product assembly and packaging

Pre-seed and Seed investment from resident VC funds

Acceleration program with various partners (check out here)

Digital marketing agency

Fast construction buildings for coworking and manufacturing (FIR TECH)