FAQs
Start Up Membership
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→ The Startup Membership at T-Works is a program designed to provide hardware startups with access to facilities, resources, and benefits to support their prototyping and product development journey.
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→ Hardware startups registered under DPIIT in India or the extended sub-continent, and currently at the prototyping stage of their product development, are eligible for the Startup Membership.
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→ Benefits include 24/7 access to essential tools and equipment, expert mentoring and consulting services, access to vendor networks, and events and networking sessions that happen in the facility.
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→ The membership is offered on a monthly basis, with a maximum duration of three months.
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→ Startups purchasing the membership for 3 members will receive 3 access cards, and those purchasing for 5 members will receive 5 access cards. However, only the purchased number of members can access the facility at a time
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→ No, access cards are non-transferable and can only be used by the designated team members of the startup.
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→ Yes, parking is available for startup members. Each startup member is allocated one parking slot as part of their membership. Additional parking spots will incur extra charges.
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→ Startup memberships can be cancelled at any time by notifying the support team before the start of the next billing cycle. No refunds will be provided for partial months.
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→ T-Works provides access to essential tools, equipment, workspace, storage, and testing facilities necessary for prototyping, fabrication, assembly, and testing of hardware products. Please check out our facility page to know more (link ).
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→ Yes, startup members have access to expert mentoring, coaching, and consulting services to guide them through the prototyping phase and address any technical or business challenges they may encounter. However, mentorship services are charged on an hourly basis
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→ T-Works facilities are primarily intended for prototyping and product development purposes. However, we can help connect startups with our network/community for mass manufacturing.
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→ If your startup requires continued access beyond the maximum duration of three months, please contact your Point of Contact (POC) to discuss options for extending your membership.
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→ Yes, startup members are allowed to bring guests to T-Works. However, only 5 guests per week are allowed, and nobody below the age of 18 is allowed without guidance. Please refer to the membership handbook for more information on guest policies.
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→ If you encounter any equipment malfunctions or facility issues, please report them to the support team immediately. We strive to address all issues promptly to ensure a smooth working environment for our members.
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Yes, T-Works provides networking opportunities for startup members to connect with other members, industry experts, investors, and potential collaborators through events, workshops, and community meetups.
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→ You can bring your own consumables provided it is safe and permissible (read the handbook ). Members have access to a retail shop and T-Works' vendor network to source materials. You are free to bring your own materials but make sure your membership experience champion is duly informed before bringing the material to T-Works. It is your responsibility to keep your materials safe.
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→ T-Works does not take responsibility for IP protection. Individuals must safeguard their product’s IP independently.