A home for Tough Tech founders building the next generation of world-changing companies.

How we help Tough Tech founders

  1. Long-term Capital

    The Engine Fund prioritizes breakthrough ideas over early returns by providing long-term capital to startups that need time to make an impact.

  2. Labs, Equipment, Tools & Space

    The Engine Infrastructure provides access to specialized equipment and labs, both on-site and through a network of partner facilities, giving portfolio companies the tools and space necessary to work efficiently and economically.

  3. Connections

    The Engine Network facilitates the creation of long-term mutually beneficial relationships between founders, startups, corporates, government, strategic partners, among others.

We invest in Tough Tech

Tough Tech is transformative technology that takes the long view, solving the world’s important challenges through the convergence of breakthrough science, engineering, and leadership. Founders at The Engine are working on scientific breakthroughs and converging technologies including:

  1. Advanced Manufacturing

    Advanced Manufacturing

  2. Deep Software & AI

    Deep Software & AI

  3. Energy

    Energy

  4. Internet of Things

    Internet of Things

  5. Biotech & Life Sciences

    Biotech & Life Sciences

  6. Advanced Materials

    Advanced Materials

  7. Robotics

    Robotics

  8. Space

    Space

  9. Semiconductors

    Semiconductors

  10. Quantum Computing

    Quantum Computing

  11. Food & Agriculture

    Food & Agriculture

  12. and the intersection of other new technology

Are you a founder?

If you’re ready to move your discovery from the lab to the real world, contact us.
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The Founders

Meet the founders. They are audacious. They are bold. They care truly and deeply about impact. These founders—and the companies they represent—embody the values, character, and ambition that is fundamental to creating a community and positive change.