/ Yield Index / HAX
HAX
Vertical Specialist · ~6-10% for $250K
B
Good (B) — Cohort Yield Grade
HAX is SOSV's hardware accelerator, with strong Shenzhen and Newark infrastructure for prototyping. Specialized in deep-tech hardware including robotics, IoT, and clean tech. Strong mentor quality for hardware-specific challenges (manufacturing scale-up, supply chain).
81
Composite / 100
Where this grade comes from.
Equity Terms Fairness
B
Founder Outcomes
B
Mentor Quality
B+
Demo Day Yield
B-
Post-Program Network
B
Key events & disclosures.
- Founded 2011 within SOSV
- Shenzhen + Newark facilities
- Hardware-focused infrastructure
- Robotics + IoT + clean-tech alumni
/ Best for
Hardware founders requiring Shenzhen supply chain access or Newark robotics prototyping infrastructure.
/ Watch out for
Hardware-specific; software-only founders should look elsewhere. Newark relocation may be required for portion of program.