The Melt is an Industrial Prototyping Lab and Innovation Accelerator, powering the creation of the world's best hardware products. It revolutionises the way startups and corporate innovators prove, prototype, pilot and produce globally scaleable products. Separate streams are offered for startups and corporates - The Melt Accelerator is a structured program with funding, tools and services to help startups build great hardware products and launch a successful business. Melt Labs provides R&D as a Service for corporates to deliver the strategic product development agenda and business as usual at the same time. The Melt is... Investment: Successful Startups receive up to $150,000 of investment through the program with the opportunity for further follow-on investment. Process: The proven Melt accelerator 4P Process is a structured, stage-gate/agile hybrid process that is the least-riskiest path to product development. Tools: Cutting edge Computer Aided Engineering Tools and Software for rapid prototyping and product development Services: Skills, experience and capabilities required throughout the product development lifecycle Coworking: Work in an industrial coworking space designed specifically for tech pioneers and their teams. Access advanced mechatronic and rapid prototyping equipment and the experts required to drive it all. Enjoy all the benefits of a virtual office – front desk services, meeting rooms, fast and secure wi-fi, coffee, printing, cleaning and storage.