Technology Commercialization:
From the lab to the market
Technology commercialization transforms a laboratory discovery into a revenue-generating product, through a demanding technical, regulatory and commercial path. Many promising innovations come to a halt along the way, due to a lack of time, network or expertise. We have come on this path ourselves, from R&D to the marketing of products that are now used by major brands.
Having good technology is one thing. Bringing it to market is another. From discovery, proof of concept, pilot scale, to manufacturing and marketing, each step requires method, expertise and relationships. We put this experience and our network at the service of your technology to take it forward, from concept to market.
Why choose Progrès Consulting for your SR&ED
Business Development
We work with you to develop the marketing strategy for your technology and support you in its deployment. You move forward with a concrete plan rather than a series of isolated initiatives.
Market validation
Before investing further, we assess the demand, growth segments, customer pain points, and commercial viability of your technology. You move forward with a better reading of the market, not just with a hunch.
Prospecting and networking
We mobilize our network to connect you to the right people: partners, potential customers, manufacturers, distributors or key players in your sector. The goal is to create useful conversations, not just a list of contacts.
Licensing and Licensing
Whether you are looking to transfer a license or acquire one to accelerate your development, we support you in the strategy, the preparation of the file and the networking.
Is your technology promising, but the path to revenue isn’t clear yet? Progrès Conseils can help you prioritize the right markets, identify relevant partners and structure the next steps to commercialization.
Business Development and Market Validation
A technology does not sell itself. You have to validate the market, open the doors and build the relationships that will lead to revenue. Our support starts with the commercial strategy and continues until its execution.
Support for R&D and technical development
From the concept in the laboratory to production, each technical step must be carried out rigorously. A poorly prepared leap in scale can compromise months of work. We secure this progress by your side.
- R&D Technical Support and Networking: We support your research and development work and connect you with the relevant resources and experts. You save time by accessing the right skills faster.
- Laboratory-scale proof of concept: We validate the feasibility of your technology in a controlled environment. This step confirms the technical potential before mobilizing more resources.
- Pilot-scale process chemistry: The transition from the laboratory to the pilot requires a structured approach. We help you reduce technical risks, document critical parameters and prepare for the next step.
- Technology transfer to manufacturing: we support you in the transition from pilot to industrial production in order to reduce the technical, operational and financial risks associated with the change of scale.
Regulatory Compliance and Intellectual Property
Protecting your technology and complying with the regulatory framework secures your market launch. Both of these components are prepared early, not once the product is ready.
- Regulatory Compliance: We help you navigate the requirements for your technology and connect you with specialized resources. You avoid discovering a regulatory hurdle that slows down commercialization too late.
- Intellectual property: a strong IP strategy protects the value of your innovation. We support you in strategic thinking and putting you in touch with experts in the field in order to better secure your commercial discussions, your licenses and your financing procedures.
Why entrust your marketing to Progrès Conseils
Our support is based on a double reading: the technical rigour necessary to advance a technology, and the commercial vision essential to bring it to revenue. This combination avoids the common blind spots between the lab, market, partners, financing, and manufacturing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between technology transfer and commercialization?
Technology transfer refers to the transition of a process from one scale to another, for example from pilot to production. Marketing is broader: it includes market validation, licensing, compliance and sales. The transfer is one step in this.
At what stage should we think about intellectual property?
As soon as possible, ideally before any public disclosure of your technology. A late IP strategy can weaken protection and reduce the value of your innovation when negotiating licenses or financing.
What is a lab-scale proof of concept?
It’s the first demonstration that your technology works as intended, in a controlled environment. It validates the technical feasibility before any investment in scaling.
Should the market be validated before or after the proof of concept?
The two approaches benefit from moving forward in parallel. Validating the application early avoids investing in a technology that has no market, while the proof of concept confirms that it is feasible. It is their convergence that justifies the transition to the pilot stage.
From proof of concept to transfer to production, every step you take brings your technology closer to real revenue. Good support avoids the deadlocks that stop so many good projects. Do you have a technology to bring to market? We look at your project together and tell you clearly the next steps. To finance this work, see also our R&D financing service. Contact us to discuss.