1. Discovery call: Tell us about your technology, its current TRL, and what you're trying to prove or produce. We assess fit against Stream 3 or Stream 7.
2. Scoping and design: We define the test plan, prototype specification and project timeline together, and confirm an indicative project value.
3. Build and test: Fabrication, testing and certification work is carried out at the ACL, under Decon's existing quality and compliance systems.
4. Pilot and scale: Validated designs move into pilot production runs — ready for market, for further investment, or for your next commercial partner.

• University and research teams: Bridge validated research into a manufacturable, independently tested product, without building lab-to-pilot infrastructure yourselves.
• Start-ups and scale-ups: Access commercial-grade fabrication, testing and certification on a project basis, without the capital cost of your own facility.
• Government and defence: Engage a secure, compliant delivery partner for feasibility studies, prototype development and capability trials.
  Established OEMs
• Established OEMs: Outsource pilot production runs, pre-compliance testing and prototype iteration to a dedicated, independent facility.
  

Do I need a working prototype before I engage the ACL?
No. Engagements can start from a validated concept (around TRL 3) through to a near-market design. Your discovery call establishes your current stage and the right entry point into our services.

What does a typical engagement cost?
Project value depends on the scope. As a guide, focused prototype development, full TRL 7–9 commercialisation packages, testing, and certification services are scoped and quoted individually. Each engagement is scoped and priced following the initial discovery call.

How is my IP protected?
The ACL operates under Decon's existing secure-site protocols, developed for defence-adjacent and IP-sensitive project work, including controlled access and secure storage for prototypes and materials.

Where is the facility located?
The ACL is being established within Decon's Victorian operating footprint. Exact siting is confirmed as part of project scoping — get in touch and we'll share current details.

How long does a typical project take?
Timelines vary with technology readiness and scope — a focused test campaign may run weeks, while a full commercialisation package runs longer. Your scoping session sets a project-specific timeline.