Venture Consulting

Due Diligence of Technology

The Rocky Research scientists, engineering, and manufacturing specialists are dedicated to assist potential investors in vetting all technical aspects of a venture from:

• The basic science
• The technology platform
• The resulting products and manufacturing requirements
• Product positioning and protection of IP via asymmetrical examination of trade secrets and patents

Science › Technology › Market Feasibility Assessments

• Analyze and verify the science behind products, systems, and controls
• Enhance venture management’s technical and scientific product knowledge
• Identify requirements in translating from science to completed market-ready product

We define the risks and solutions for the business plan.

Research Essentials:

• Analyze costs of production elements assumed in the business plan
• Assess patent claim strength and scope against alternative options to bypass patents
• Evaluate patents vs. trade secrets, and identify with method is best
• Vet market research data from alternative technology competition, uniqueness of product, etc.
• Function as investor’s technical advisor, initial and ongoing (if required)

We test expense projections, from prototyping to manufacturing.

Core Strengths of Rocky Research:

• Advise on prototype development to validate technology
• Prototype design-build-test and quality assurance requirements
• Prototype to manufacturing, incremental requirements
• Validate stated cost projections

We advise venture management on product readiness.

Integrity in the Details, Production to Market:

• Necessary operational staff qualifications
• Manufacturing process layout
• Manufacturing facility requirements
• Implementing quality assurance programs
• Demonstrate product and sample needs
• Manufacturing and sales force selection, and training and education
• Product’s market readiness validation

We have a committed team of scientists and engineers, the tools, and the facilities to deliver.