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SOSV HAX (Hard Tech Accelerator)

SOSV HAX (Hard Tech Accelerator)

Invests in hard-tech and manufacturing startups and provides a six-month Newark laboratory residency for hands-on development.

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About

SOSV HAX is SOSV's hard tech and manufacturing accelerator headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, and the flagship SOSV program for companies building physical-world technology products. HAX invests USD 550,000 per company via a pre-seed SAFE instrument, with an optional USD 250,000 available through the Genesis Consortium for qualifying participants. Participation is equity-dilutive. SOSV makes app…

What this grant funds

Invests up to $550K via pre-seed SAFE in hard tech, robotics, and manufacturing startups during a 6-month hands-on lab residency at SOSV HAX in Newark, NJ.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Convertible
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: sosv.com