Help Makers Become Builders of Businesses

StartupScience.IO turns makers, tinkerers, and builders into startup founders—without changing who they are.
Maker labs are innovation engines. People come to build physical things—but what they leave with could be the foundation for a real company.

Why stop at the prototype when the next step could be a product that changes lives?
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Transforming Maker Spaces into Startup Incubators

Makers Are Founders in the Making

From product designers and engineers to high school inventors and weekend hackers—makers build what others only imagine.

According to a 2022 survey by Maker Faire & Hackster.io, nearly 30% of active makers have either launched or are planning to launch a physical product-based business.

StartupScience.IO helps turn passion projects into real-world ventures—without the fluff.

Collaborating with Maker Spaces to Drive Change

Why Maker Spaces Partner with StartupScience.io

World Class Entrepreneurship Education

The Startup Science platform is designed to complement and augment academic entrepreneurship programs by providing a structured learning experience.  The education modules in its ‘Academy’ provide concentrated and practical understanding of the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, based on real world experience and years of proven research, that can enhance curriculum and classroom programs.  It can be used effectively in parallel with academic programs, and aspiring entrepreneurs can continue to use it to advance their projects after their course ends.  It can also be used as a stand alone experience to help bring ideas to life and get them into the market.

Long Term Success Tracking

The Startup Science platform allows instructors and mentors to assign education modules and specific tasks, and to track progress.  This reduces the burden of repeatedly teaching fundamental concepts and allows them to focus their precious time on working with entrepreneurs to effectively apply that fundamental learning to the specifics of their situation.  It also allows instructors and mentors to upload their own content and assign it to participants, building a robust library for the institution over time.

A World of Connections and Collaboration

No institution is as good as all institutions together.  The Startup Science platform allows academic programs, if they choose, to expose their participants to our global network of fellow entrepreneurs, mentors, accelerators, investors and corporate partners.  It also gives them the opportunity to prepare for, and apply to, the Fulbright Entrepreneurship Initiative (https://www.fulbright.ca/programs/entrepreneurship-initiative).

Empowering Innovation

Why Universities Partner with StartupScience.io

World Class Entrepreneurship Education

The Startup Science platform is designed to complement and augment academic entrepreneurship programs by providing a structured learning experience.  The education modules in its ‘Academy’ provide concentrated and practical understanding of the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, based on real world experience and years of proven research, that can enhance curriculum and classroom programs.  It can be used effectively in parallel with academic programs, and aspiring entrepreneurs can continue to use it to advance their projects after their course ends.  It can also be used as a stand alone experience to help bring ideas to life and get them into the market.

Long Term Success Tracking

The Startup Science platform allows instructors and mentors to assign education modules and specific tasks, and to track progress.  This reduces the burden of repeatedly teaching fundamental concepts and allows them to focus their precious time on working with entrepreneurs to effectively apply that fundamental learning to the specifics of their situation.  It also allows instructors and mentors to upload their own content and assign it to participants, building a robust library for the institution over time.

A World of Connections and Collaboration

No institution is as good as all institutions together.  The Startup Science platform allows academic programs, if they choose, to expose their participants to our global network of fellow entrepreneurs, mentors, accelerators, investors and corporate partners.  It also gives them the opportunity to prepare for, and apply to, the Fulbright Entrepreneurship Initiative (https://www.fulbright.ca/programs/entrepreneurship-initiative).

Built for Builders

Makers aren’t spreadsheets-first people. They’re hands-on, systems-thinking, solution-focused problem solvers. StartupScience.IO matches that mindset with:

Startup Frameworks for Products

Access guided frameworks tailored specifically for product-based startups.

Prototype-to-Market Tools

Utilize tools that help turn physical prototypes into scalable, market-ready solutions.

End-to-End Startup Paths

Follow structured, step-by-step journeys from vision to exit.
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It didn’t try to turn me into a business major. It helped me build my company, my way.

Olivia T.

Industrial Designer & Lab Member

Ready to Bring Ideas to Life?

If you’re a maker space ready to expand your impact, StartupScience.io is here to help.
Join us, and let’s support the journey from prototype to successful venture, empowering makers to bring their most ambitious ideas to life.

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Easy to Add to Your Lab or Innovation Center

StartupScience.IO isn’t a heavy MBA course. It’s a lightweight, flexible platform that helps people who build physical things understand how to build something even bigger.
Offer StartupScience.IO as a post-build experience
Use it to extend your lab’s value beyond fabrication
Track participant success with data on launches, jobs created, and revenue generated
Brand the experience with your lab’s identity and sponsors

From Tool Bench to Startup Toolkit

Modular, easy-to-follow lessons
Ideal for product teams, solo inventors, and student makers
No jargon—just clarity, focus, and direction
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We had the idea, the prototype, and the passion. StartupScience gave us the plan.

Sam R.

Co-Creator of an IoT Safety Device

Let’s Turn Prototypes Into Products—and Products Into Companies

You’ve already built the space, the culture, and the tools. We’ll help you unlock the startup potential inside every maker who walks through your door.

Ready to Launch Makers Into the Market?

StartupScience.IO gives your builders the roadmap to become founders. Let's help your lab spark the next generation of product-based startups.
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What Our Users Say About Us?

I was joining just to see if I should recommend to my members but after the courses and discussion I’ve decided to participate and am already getting value personally.
Loyd Reshard Sr.
Board Chair, Kukua Institute
This is exactly what I needed and can’t pull myself away from it, I had to remind myself to take a break and go to sleep I was so engaged with the process.
Dr. Sam Graber
Founder & EIR, Pitch Global
While Mentoring senior entrepreneurs, my fellow EIR’s and I always notice gaps in basic entrepreneurial education, which often holds them back from achieving their goals. Hence, we recommend every entrepreneur, however experienced or qualified, to go through [the courses in Gravity] and make their foundation rock solid.
KC Chaudhuri
Founder & EIR, Pitch Global
When I registered I thought this was going to be something I would do in the background, instead I am prioritizing this program because of the value.
Rizala Carrington
Tech Stars Alumni
The team systems and the processes around them were instrumental in driving the business to a liquidity event within 12 months.
David Chapman
Starter Fluid / Marcum Accountants and Advisors

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the product and billing.

How can Maker Labs use StartupScience.io?

We provide a digital layer for Maker Labs, allowing innovators to document projects, collaborate with mentors, and connect with startups for commercialization.

Can we integrate this with physical lab resources?

Yes! Labs can list available tools, track usage, and facilitate skill-sharing among members.

Can startups access prototyping resources through the platform?

Yes! Startups can find maker labs, book time for prototyping, and collaborate on hardware-based innovations.

Is there a free trial available?

Yes! We offer a 30-day free trial to test out the platform before committing.