Transforming Scientific Research
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From hypothesis to manufacturing, STI handles the full innovation journey across materials, energy, agriculture, and beyond.
What STI Does
The Partner That Takes,
Science All the WaySTI takes science from lab to market, with the credibility of research and the execution of industry. We operate across the full innovation journey: from hypothesis-driven R&D and experimental design, through pilot-scale prototyping, to commercial manufacturing and deployment.
The world’s most important problems, in energy, materials, food, and industry, can’t be solved with incremental thinking or fragmented partnerships. We handle the whole journey, so you don’t have to assemble it yourself.
Innovation
Hypothesis-driven. Evidence-backed. We combine scientific rigour with creative engineering to develop solutions that survive contact with the real world, not just the lab.
Engineering Excellence
From concept validation to pilot-scale manufacturing, every stage engineered with precision, not approximation. We don’t move to the next phase until the current one is proven.
Sustainability
Circularity is a design constraint, not a checkbox. Environmental and social impact are built into every solution from day one, across materials selection, process design, and supply chain.
Scalable Impact
Validated science means nothing at pilot if it can’t survive scale-up. We engineer for manufacturing reality from the first prototype, so commercial launch isn’t a surprise.
Research
Engineering
Sustainability“Taking science from lab to market, rigorously, end-to-end, at scale.”
Work We've Done
Chemical Sciences
Developed a novel bio-based polymer formulation for an FMCG manufacturer, reducing petroleum-derived inputs by 40% while maintaining mechanical performance at scale.
Energy & Alt. Fuels
Conducted end-to-end feasibility study for a green hydrogen production facility, covering technology selection, cost modelling, and regulatory pathway assessment.
Agriculture
Designed a slow-release nutrient delivery system for an agri-input company, validated across 3 crop types, enabling a 25% reduction in fertiliser application frequency.
Material Sciences
Executed technology readiness assessment and IP landscape mapping for an advanced composite materials startup preparing for Series A fundraising.
Client names withheld under confidentiality agreements.
Core Capabilities
What STI Does
From the first experiment to the final product line, end-to-end, no handoff gaps.
Scientific Research & R&D Support
Hypothesis-driven R&D, experimental design, and technology readiness assessment (TRL 1–4). We translate fundamental science into validated, reproducible results, with full documentation for the next stage.
Product Development (Idea to Market)
From concept and feasibility through prototyping, regulatory testing, and commercial launch, one partner, no handoff gaps. We own accountability across every stage.
Advanced Manufacturing Solutions
Process scale-up from lab (TRL 4–6) to pilot (TRL 7–8) to full production, with yield optimisation, waste reduction, and cost modelling built in at each gate.
Sustainability & Circular Systems
Circularity engineered into product architecture and supply chain from the start, not retrofitted. Life-cycle assessment, material recovery, and ESG traceability included.
Technical Consulting & Validation
Independent technical due diligence, IP landscape assessment, and validation of emerging technologies, for investors, acquirers, and R&D leads who need a second opinion they can stake a decision on.
Bio-based polymer replacing petroleum inputs
Problem:Client needed a drop-in bio-polymer for industrial packaging with <5% cost premium.
Approach: Feedstock screening, formulation optimisation, pilot-scale extrusion trials across 3 iterations.
Outcome: 40% reduction in petroleum inputs. TRL 6 achieved. Supplier qualification complete.
Where We Work
Eight Industries.
One Partner.
Deep-tech problems don’t respect industry boundaries. Neither do we. Our team spans the disciplines, so you don’t have to hire eight specialists.
Material Sciences
Novel materials from synthesis to scale, with process and supply chain designed in.
Chemical Sciences
Molecular design, reaction engineering, and scale-up, from gram to tonne.
Energy & Alt. Fuels
Alternative fuels, storage systems, and energy process engineering, proven at pilot scale.
Agriculture
Science-backed inputs, precision sensing, and post-harvest processing, field to market.
Healthcare
Device development, diagnostic validation, and formulation science, from bench to regulatory submission.
Education
Applied science curriculum, lab-to-industry programmes, and R&D capacity building.
Data & Automation
Process analytics, predictive models, and industrial automation, built on real operational data.
Industrial Technology
Manufacturing process improvement, quality systems, and technology integration, at production scale.
How It Works
From First Idea to Full Scale
A rigorous, stage-gated process, structured enough to reduce risk at every step, flexible enough to adapt when the science demands it.
Six stages. One accountable partner. Zero handoff gaps.
Idea / Problem Identification
We start by mapping the real problem, not the assumed one. Stakeholder interviews, literature review, and problem framing before a single experiment begins.
Research & Feasibility
Technology landscape scan, IP assessment, and science-based feasibility modelling. We surface unknowns early, when they’re cheap to resolve.
Prototype Development
Rapid, evidence-driven prototyping from TRL 3 to TRL 5. Each iteration tests a specific hypothesis, not just a design preference.
Testing & Validation
Performance benchmarking, independent validation, and regulatory compliance mapping. We produce documentation that survives due diligence.
Manufacturing / Deployment
Pilot-to-production scale-up with yield targets, supplier qualification, and process control systems, before market deployment begins.
Scaling & Optimization
Continuous improvement cycles, impact measurement against baseline KPIs, and expansion pathway planning. We stay accountable after launch.
Why STI
Science-Grade Rigour. Industry-Grade Execution.
We combine the rigor of academic research with the pragmatism of industry execution, delivering solutions that are technically sound, commercially viable, and environmentally responsible.
“We don’t stop at advice. We stay in the room from the first hypothesis to the final production run, and we’re accountable for every step in between.”
Research-Backed Solutions
Every recommendation traces back to validated science. We don’t propose what sounds good, we propose what the evidence supports, with reproducible data to show it.
Interdisciplinary Expertise
Our team spans materials science, chemical engineering, process design, data science, and commercial strategy. Problems that cross disciplines are where we do our best work.
End-to-End Execution
We handle the complete innovation journey, TRL 1 through 9. No fragmented handoffs, no lost context between stages. One team. Full accountability.
Sustainability-First Approach
Environmental impact is a design constraint, not a reporting requirement. Circularity, LCA, and ESG traceability are embedded from the first concept stage, not retrofitted at the end.
Industry + Academic Alignment
We work with research institutions, startups, enterprises, and manufacturers, bridging academic rigour and commercial realism in the same project team. Neither world gets sacrificed for the other.
“STI brought a level of scientific depth we hadn't seen from any other partner. They didn't just validate our concept, they helped us redesign it for real-world manufacturability.”
Founder
AgriTech Startup, India
“Their team navigated the full complexity of our R&D challenge, from literature synthesis to prototype testing, and delivered a roadmap we could actually execute on.”
Director of Innovation
Industrial Materials Company
Who We Are
Collective Expertise.
No Single Point of Failure.STI doesn't expose individuals, we operate as a team. Here's the depth behind the work.
Research Depth
PhD-level R&D
Peer-reviewed research across materials, chemistry, and engineering disciplines.
Industry Tenure
Manufacturing & Process
Hands-on experience across pilot-scale and full-production environments.
End-to-End Track Record
TRL 1 → 9
Projects taken from hypothesis through to commercial deployment, not handed off mid-journey.
The Person Behind STI
Built by a Scientist, Driven by Impact
Tejansh Chandole
Founder & Scientific Director
Bridging the gap between research and technology for a sustainable future
Accomplished research professional with 10+ years in chemical and material science research across international platforms CSIR-NCL, ETH Zurich, and UZH and 6+ years of editorial expertise in scientific communications spanning chemistry, medicine, health, and life sciences. He has edited and reviewed hundreds of research articles, contributed to research methodology design, data management, platform testing, and quality improvement for project scale-up, and is focused on advancing sustainability, circular economy, and growth across sectors bridging the gap between research and technology.
M.Sc. Inorganic Chemistry
University of Pune
Research focus or Specialization
Chemical sciences, materials science, catalysis, reaction engineering, advanced technologies, sustainability, and circular economy strategy
Years of Experience
10+ years in research · 8+ years in editorial leadership
Relevant domain/publication count
Editorial oversight of hundreds of research articles in chemistry, medicine, health, and life sciences; contributing researcher for articles and books.
Work With STI
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