Workshop topics





HWTrek has already successfully matched more than 500 projects with manufacturers and other experts. The HWTrek workshop presented by Buildit and Technopol addresses questions almost every creator encounters during the hardware creation process:

What different kinds of manufacturers are there? Which one is the right one for my project?

Where do I find a suitable factory? How do I approach a factory and what kind of documentation do I need?

How do I make sure that I get the best price? What do I need to know beyond BOM and NRE cost?

How does an OEM/ODM work? Who is involved in the production process and what are their roles?

What do I have to contribute as a hardware creator and how do I ensure that my project will be successful?





Receive personal feedback on your project and one-on-one mentoring





If you are planning to go to HWTrek workshop, use this opportunity to get personalized feedback on your hardware project. To sign up for this:

Sign up and submit a project on HWTrek platform. Send an email to us with your project link: martin [@] hwtrek .com Email subject line: [HWTrek workshop]





Workshop agenda:





9.30 to 10:00 Welcome and Introduction





10:00 to 11:15

Session 1: Introduction to EMS Industry from Startup perspective

Workshop: Identify the best manufacturing option for your project







11:15 to 11.30 Break





11:30 to 12:45

Session 2: Find, approach and get attention from suitable manufacturer

Workshop: Review your readiness and prepare your approach







12:45 to 14:00 Lunch Break





14:00 to 15:15

Session 3: Request for Quote process, negotiation strategy

Workshop: Create a project on HWTrek or review your existing project







15:15 to 15:30 Break





15:30 to 16:45

Session 4: How to work with the manufacture during the project

Workshop: Q&A, Feedback, question to topics not covered in WS

16:45 to 17:00 Break





17:00 to 17:45 Q&A, specific questions from teams

17:45 to 19:00 Networking

Workshop partners:





Buildit is an accelerator focusing on global success stories in the fields of hardware, creative industries and health-tech. Companies accepted into the programme receive an investment of up to 25,000€ and have access to prototyping facilities and a network of more than 100 international mentors. Applications for the spring 2016 batch are now open.

Tehnopol Startup incubator in Tallinn invests up to 10 000€ worth of expertise to start-up companies in one year to find the first seed investment or reach export markets. Their main focus areas are ICT, green- and health technologies.

FAQs

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

You can contact Maarja Pehk T: +372 53 317 134 email: maarja [@] buildit.ee