011 day
Kickoff seminar
We launch the program with a dynamic seminar covering the program overview, invention vs. innovation, the commercialization journey, and what success looks like.
Applied Commercialization® Accelerator Program
For R&D teams ready to turn breakthrough technologies into real market impact.
A proven, multi-month program that combines structure, coaching, and real-world market validation to help your team de-risk investment decisions and build the conviction to move forward.
- Program length
- 4 – 6 months
- Perfect for
- R&D teams, innovation teams, project leaders
- Outcome
- Investment-ready Story #2 & executive pitch
- You get
- Expert coaching, proven process, real market insights
Our accelerator journey
A structured path from idea to investment narrative.
021 – 2 weeks
Team interviews
We interview each team to deeply understand your technology, goals, assumptions, and what it will take to succeed in the market.
0312 weeks
The six-step program workshops
Six hands-on workshops, each separated by two weeks to apply learning and complete assignments. Every workshop includes a homework assignment.
- Frame — understand what you have
- Discover — map the art of the possible
- Focus — choose where to play
- Create — build Story #1
- Validate — leave the building
- Invest — build conviction
04
Story #1 completed
At the end of the six workshops, your team will have a clear Story #1 that defines your value proposition, target market, and early go-to-market strategy.
056 – 12 weeks
Applied Commercialization coaching
Your team is assigned an Applied Commercialization Coach with deep domain experience.
- Refine your strategy
- Challenge assumptions
- Guide stakeholder outreach
- Provide real-world perspective
066 – 12 weeks
Build Story #2 & investment narrative
Your team conducts key stakeholder interviews to validate and refine your opportunity.
- Customer & partner insights
- Market validation
- Business model refinement
- Build Story #2 — the investment narrative
Step 07
Silicon Valley Pitch Event
Teams present their Story #2 to a panel of executives, investors, and industry experts in Silicon Valley.
- High-impact presentations
- Expert feedback
- Connect with potential partners and investors
Deliverable: Investment-ready Story #2 and executive pitch presentation
De-risk investment decisions
Make better go / no-go decisions with structured insights and external validation.
Build conviction
Create a compelling, evidence-based narrative that earns executive confidence.
Accelerate time to market
Avoid costly missteps and focus on the right opportunities from the start.
Leverage real-world expertise
Benefit from decades of experience commercializing breakthrough technologies.
We don’t invent the future. We help the future find its market.
The Applied Commercialization® Accelerator Program gives your R&D team the roadmap, resources, and real-world validation needed to turn breakthrough ideas into breakthrough impact.