LastBasic is a Spanish deep-tech startup revolutionizing hardware prototyping through a collaborative digital platform that connects entrepreneurs with a global network of industrial designers, engineers, and makers. Inspired by models like “99designs,” the platform facilitates the full journey from idea to physical prototype by organizing design and engineering contests, allowing clients to choose among competing proposals. LastBasic addresses a core barrier in hardware innovation: the high cost, slow turnaround, and complexity of traditional engineering consultancies. By offering standardized packages (Basic, Professional, and Premium) and automating the expert engagement process, LastBasic reduces prototyping costs by up to 75%. The platform integrates modern tools like 3D printing, cloud storage, big data analytics, and is particularly well-positioned for product-based startups, inventors, and SMEs developing IoT devices or other connected hardware. With customers in over 30 countries, LastBasic aims to scale rapidly through automation, expert subscriptions (SaaS), and royalties from selected successful projects.