Get your technology off the ground.
About.
Ground Up Innovations was founded in 2020 with a mission to bring meaningful products to life.
With an emphasis on innovation, manufacturing and automation, we work alongside early-stage startups and small technical teams to design, prototype, and commercialize new technologies.
Today, GUI has grown into a team of five engineers specializing in mechanical, electrical, process, and controls engineering. In 2024 alone, GUI successfully completed 74 projects for 24 clients, including 12 Massachusetts-based clean-tech startups.
With a background rooted in startups, our team brings an adaptive mindset, a strong sense of urgency, and a passion for developing new technologies and processes — making Ground Up Innovations an ideal partner for emerging technology companies.
MANUFACTURING
From concept to production, our manufacturing capabilities bring your products to life with unmatched quality and speed. We leverage cutting-edge techniques to deliver exceptional results.
INNOVATION
At Ground Up Innovations, we drive progress by turning visionary ideas into reality. Our team excels in designing and prototyping groundbreaking technologies that set new industry standards.
AUTOMATION
We streamline processes through advanced automation solutions, enhancing efficiency and precision. Our expertise ensures seamless integration and optimized performance for your projects.
Dan Holzer is the founder and principal at Ground Up Innovations. He is an electromechanical engineer and a startup veteran — having worked at three startups and a corporate SkunkWorks before starting his own company. Throughout his career, Dan built a reputation of rapidly deploying innovative technologies and generating useful intellectual property along the way. Dan founded GUI to leverage this technology delivery model to help more startups Get off the Ground.