Lab for Startups & Incubators
What is the Lab for Startups & Incubators?
The MakerNest Lab for Startups & Incubators is a high-level prototyping, project and research lab designed to fuel the development of advanced tech solutions. From smart cities to industrial automation, it supports emerging technology ecosystems in Enterprises, Startups and Incubators.
Who Is It For?
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Employees of Enterprises, Startups and Incubators.
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Innovation Cells & Incubation Centers
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Startups, Accelerators & CSR-backed Tech Labs
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Engineering & Postgraduate Students
What’s Inside the Lab?
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Arduino Portenta X8
Industrial Linux & microcontroller board
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Arduino Portenta H7
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Opta PLC family
Industrial-grade IoT control systems
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Nicla Vision / Voice / Sense ENV
AI + Sensor Fusion
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GIGA R1 Display Bundle
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Portenta Machine Control
For heavy prototyping
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Portenta Carrier Boards & Expansion Kits
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AI/ML Modules
For edge deployments
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Arduino Nano Matter Board
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Arduino UWB Shield & Stella
For precision tracking
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Arduino Cloud
For telemetry data aggregation, dash-boarding and controlling
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Certified Innovation
Curriculum + Co-Development Templates
Built to support cutting-edge innovation in edge computing, smart infrastructure, and industrial R&D.
Why Choose Lab for Startups & Incubators?
Benefits:
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Faster Prototyping of innovative ideas
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Industry solutions for mid-scale volume requirements
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Enablement of fast paced research
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Industry-Aligned Infrastructure: Tools used in global tech hubs
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Real-World Simulations: Data-driven, sensor-based automation
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Full Stack Innovation: Hardware, software, AI integration
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Co-Innovation Projects: Students + startups collaboration
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Global Certification & Visibility: Brand exposure through Arduino network

What is required for setting up the Lab
- Define your focus area – AI, Edge IoT, Automation, Smart Cities, etc.
- Selection of advanced boards and module combinations
- Equip the space with industrial-grade support and layout guidance
- Materialise quick prototyping leading to MVP