The Hatchere Debuts in Penang, Launching Global Innovation Ecosystem

The Hatchere Debuts in Penang, Launching Global Innovation Ecosystem

Next-Generation Incubator Unveils “Tri-Solution Engine” to Bridge the Prototype-to-Production Gap

Penang, Malaysia – June 23, 2025 – The Hatchere, a next-generation incubation platform, celebrated its global soft launch with a flagship event themed “From Idea to Industrial Dominance.” At the event, the company introduced its signature Tri-Solution Engine — a comprehensive framework designed to address the innovation bottleneck between prototyping and commercialization.

（The Hatchere at Lim Lean Teng Mansions）

（Tri-Solution Engine）

 

A New Model for Industrial-Grade Innovation Unlike conventional incubators, The Hatchere targets a key industry hurdle: “No working prototype means no traction, no funding, and no scalable business.”

John Lee, Founder of The Hatchere, emphasized:

“We’re building more than just a co-working space. This is a fully integrated ecosystem where innovators, manufacturers, and investors converge to turn raw ideas into market-ready solutions.”

The Hatchere has already onboarded full-cycle partners such as:

● AGID – Advanced industrial design and prototyping

● HOWAYE – Smart, scalable supply chain solutions

● TITO™ – Strategic branding and industrial design

● Elexer – Product innovation and commercialisation

AGID（AG Industrial Design）

TITO™（Industrial Design Studios）

Elexer （Technology Company Specializing In Innovative Product Development）

SoYang Advisory（A Legal Services Firm ）

Xiamen Jowchain Electronic Technology Co., Ltd

 

Cross-Border Innovation Begins: LOI Signed with French Investment Firm

During the launch, The Hatchere announced a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (LOI) with French investment firm Capinvest/Capindus, establishing a Europe-Asia technology and capital exchange corridor.

Stanley Lee, General Manager of The Hatchere, shared:

“This partnership enables real-time collaboration across borders — imagine a Penang-based AI startup working simultaneously with investors and engineers in France. That’s the kind of borderless innovation we’re enabling.”

Planned global extensions include hubs in Sweden, Germany, Boston, and San Francisco, forming a “Multi-Timezone Innovation Corridor.”

Stanley Lee（General Manager, The Hatchere）

 

Advisory Board: Industry Heavyweights Onboard

The Hatchere introduced its inaugural advisory board members:

Dato’Lai Kim Seong – Former VP, Jabil Southeast Asia; expert in smart manufacturing, oversaw USD 2.8B in operations

Olivier Hersent – Founder of IoT unicorn Actility; Knight of the French Legion of Honour; leader in tech transfer between Europe and Asia

John Lee – Executive Director and Co-founder of Qlinch, brings over 25 years of Sales and Marketing experience from start-ups to multi-billion dollar firms, including driving USD1B in revenue at Flextronics and founding companies in diverse sectors.

 

Now Open: 40,000 Sq Ft Innovation Hub in Penang

The Hatchere’s flagship facility features:

● Flexible workspaces: hot desks, private offices, and meeting pods

● Ideation zones: collaborative brainstorming spaces

● R&D labs: fully equipped for electronic and mechanical prototyping

● Cross-pollination areas: coffee, gaming lounge, and gym to encourage informal collaboration

 

The Hatchere's robust ecosystem features key partners like AGID (industrial design), QLINCH (smart supply chain), TITO™ (branding), alongside HOWAYE (sourcing) and Elexer (commercialization), providing innovators with comprehensive, end-to-end support.

 

Call to Action: Co-Create the Future

The Hatchere invites corporations, investors, and innovators to engage through:

● Strategic partnerships

● Co-location opportunities in a purpose-built innovation environment

● Joint incubation programs and product co-development

 

Success Stories: From Concept to Commercialization

Flagship products incubated at The Hatchere have already reached the market:

● Gill Mask – A high-efficiency, extended-life face mask solution

● SteriShoe – A UV-powered smart shoe sanitizer

John Lee concluded,

“Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. It thrives in ecosystems. By bringing global minds together in Penang, we’re rewriting the playbook for industrial transformation.”

John Lee（Founder, The Hatchere）

 

About The Hatchere

The Hatchere is a next-generation incubation platform that aims to bridge the gap between prototypes and commercialization. By integrating innovators, manufacturers, and investors into a cohesive ecosystem, The Hatchere is driving industrial transformation on a global scale. For more information, visit The Hatchere’s official website https://www.thehatchere.com

 

Contact Information

● John Lee

Founder, The Hatchere
Email: john.lee@thehatchere.com
Phone: +6012-345-6789

 

● Stanley Lee

General Manager, The Hatchere
Email: stanley.lee@thehatchere.com
Phone: +6012-456-7890