OPC + FDE: from infrastructure to real deployment
Infrastructure only matters when it reaches real customers. The OPC + FDE network brings together talent, AI agents, industry experts, enterprise customers and incubation to turn DNY infrastructure into solutions that are actually deployed.
Nodes and the people who deliver
Local business nodes
Each OPC node provides a local business base, collaboration space, AI agent capability and market connections — so small teams can deliver like larger organisations. It is not a conventional co-working space.
OPC NetworkDelivery on real customer problems
FDEs work directly with customers on real industry problems, pairing domain knowledge with DNY infrastructure to move from proof of concept to deployment — and, where a solution repeats, into a venture.
FDE ModelWhere the network sits
Between the infrastructure layers and the ventures — the bridge from capability to customer.
- Trusted AI + Physical Intelligence
- OPC node
- FDE delivery
- Pilot (PoC)
- Deployment
- Venture
Trusted AI + Physical Intelligence → OPC node → FDE delivery → Pilot (PoC) → Deployment → Venture.
Project talent pool
Universities, developers, founders, suppliers and enterprises forming project teams.
Skills for deployment
Practical training in agents, trusted data and physical AI deployment.
From PoC to production
Taking drones, robotics and industry AI projects from pilot to real deployment.
Industry solutions
Repeatable solutions delivered across construction, logistics, trade and enterprise.
From a solved problem to a new venture
When an FDE engagement produces a solution that repeats across customers, it can be incubated inside the network and, where it makes sense, become an independent venture on DNY infrastructure.
This is how the group grows its Applied Ventures layer without redesigning its foundations each time.
Sydney first, Auckland next
- Sydney — the first node, alongside DNY’s headquarters.
- Auckland — the expansion direction for the New Zealand network.
- Membership and partnership are established through documented agreements.
OPC + FDE — common questions
What is an OPC?
OPC stands for Office + AI Agents: a local business node that combines a physical workspace, AI agent capabilities and market connections, so small teams can deliver like larger organisations. It is not a conventional co-working space.
What is an FDE?
FDE stands for Forward Deployed Entrepreneur: a delivery role that works directly on a real customer problem in the field, combining industry knowledge with DNY infrastructure to move a solution from proof of concept to deployment.
Where does the OPC + FDE network operate?
Sydney is the first node. Auckland is the expansion direction for the New Zealand network.