Business Tips*

WHO NEEDS NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES?

Your Customers Do!
You Do!

WHEN TO DEVELOP A NEW PRODUCT

Wait For Demand - Or Create Demand?
Plan Your Product Life Cycles
Avoid Market Maturity
Grab Market Opportunities

HOW TO LOOK FOR A NEW PRODUCT

CORDIS - A Unique Window on EU Funded Technology
The Two Sides of Patents
Trade and Technical Press
Exhibitions and Trade Shows
Intermediaries
The Internet

MANAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW PRODUCT

Project Management Techniques
Cost Assessment
Risk Assessment
Innovation Management Tools

REDUCING THE COST AND RISKS

Collaborative Projects
Public Co-financed Projects

FINANCING NEW PRODUCTS

Making a Business Case
Venture Capital
Business Angels and Corporate Investors
Loans
Government Grants

* Note: This information is for interest and basic guidance only. It does not necessarily represent the view of the Commission, and the Commission does not accept any responsibility for its accuracy or suitability. You should always seek professional advice on legal and commercial matters.

 
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