In the journey from laboratory formulation to full-scale industrial production, one of the most critical steps is the pilot line. This phase allows startups, research-based companies, and herbal product manufacturers to simulate and refine production processes on a semi-industrial scale, minimizing risks and optimizing outcomes — all without the heavy costs of mass production.
In the journey from laboratory formulation to full-scale industrial production, one of the most critical steps is the pilot line. This phase allows startups, research-based companies, and herbal product manufacturers to simulate and refine production processes on a semi-industrial scale, minimizing risks and optimizing outcomes — all without the heavy costs of mass production.
A pilot line is a smaller-scale, controllable version of a production line that enables you to:
Test formulation stability under scaled-up conditions
Optimize extraction, drying, granulation, and packaging processes
Choose and calibrate suitable pilot-scale equipment
Simulate and validate GMP-compliant production environments
Selecting appropriate production technology
Designing a semi-industrial process flow
Sourcing and installing pilot-scale equipment
Training technical staff and operators
Monitoring, evaluation, and process optimization
Reduces risk of industrial-scale investment
Saves costs in trial-and-error phases
Accelerates product commercialization
Facilitates compliance with regulatory standards
Supports documentation for licensing and investor pitches
Specialized accelerators like Padideh Giah provide essential support by offering technical infrastructure, pilot-scale equipment, and consultancy services. These centers enable herbal startups to move from lab to market through access to facilities, expertise, and investor networks.
Setting up a pilot production line for herbal medicines is not just a technical necessity — it's a strategic move that helps reduce risks, ensure product quality, and enhance readiness for scaling up and commercialization.
