It begins with an idea; that is the hardest part. Once you pull an idea out of your head, the next steps are as simple as opening a can of soup and reading the label... as long as you have the right people by your side to write the label (by lending you their knowledge and talents).
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Below are some of the key stages of the lifecycle of your product future. They include functions of the following...
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Business Formation
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Patent, Copyright, Trademark
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Investment Opportunities and Grant Writing
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Research and Development
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Design and Rapid Prototyping
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Fabrication and Manufacturing
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Marketing and Sales
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What stages you need help with all depends on what you are capable of doing yourself and having the right folks on your team. For everything else, we are here to be part of your extended team.
Business Consulting
Throughout the entire process, there are business steps and decisions to be made. Some big, some small, some confusing as all... well, you get the picture. Our team is here to work with you through the entire process. With years of experience, knowledge, the right tools, and connections/contacts; we help you through it all. This piece of the pie doesn't just start the process; it also has steps that can take place throughout the entire process.
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Business Formation Guidance
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Patent, Copyright, Trademark Assistance
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Investment and Grant Application Processes
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Marketing and Sales Solutions
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Product Development
Forming a business is one thing, but what does that business do or sell? Here is where we help you design your roadmap and product. Product Development is essentially structuring the full lifecycle of your product/service. This process includes...
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Concept Ideation
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Research and Development
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Proof of Concept
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Prototype & Manufacturing
Time to take the idea and put into physical form. Here, we will help you take that idea and fabricate something to show Investors and others.
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Once the concept is realized and proved out... the next step is DFM (Design for Manufactuing). This is where we help take your product to final design aspects capable of being mass produced in a factory; through our network.
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Rapid Prototype (Rough)
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Prototype
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Design for Manufacturing
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Sourcing
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Manufacturing