Our Commercialisation service helps founders, innovators, and academic teams build investable, scalable businesses. Whether you’re validating market fit, refining investor materials, or building a go-to-market strategy, our team helps you unlock commercial value — fast.
We work particularly well with:
Academic researchers whose university support may be limited or inconsistent — we step in where research offices can’t.
Independent innovators who have already developed a product, prototype, or working concept — no matter how simple or unconventional.
Teams preparing for early-stage funding, partnerships, or market entry who need practical, honest feedback.
Please note: We do not work with biotech concepts. If your project is in this space, we’re not the right fit.
Our services include:
- Market validation & research
- Go-to-market strategy
- Investor-readiness support
- Pitch refinement
- Possibility to access up to £100K in private capital
Want to explore one aspect of your idea? We can help.
But if you’re looking for full-scale support — from innovation to internationalisation — SME Navigator remains your best choice.
It’s the most complete pathway to commercial success, combining Commercialisation, Operational Intelligence, Reputation Management, and more.
Our Process
Our Process Explained
We support innovation with a practical, academic-informed approach. Our process follows five key stages — from early concept to market scaling — designed to help you build real-world, investor-ready propositions.
Here’s how we do it:
01. Idea Validation
We help you challenge and shape your idea early — identifying what problem it solves, who it’s for, and whether it has the potential to stand out.
This phase includes early-stage market scanning, competitor benchmarking, and feedback loops to refine your core value proposition.
02. IP Protection (Guidance Only)
While we’re not a law firm, we can help you understand the basics of intellectual property and guide you on the best timing and routes to protect your idea.
Our academic network includes experienced innovators who can offer insight into common IP pitfalls.
Note: We don’t file patents or offer legal protection directly. If legal advice is needed, we’ll refer you — and any associated costs will be discussed transparently.
03. Prototyping
Whether it’s a physical product, digital tool, or new service model, we help you explore how your idea can take form. We can support with user journeys, functionality mapping, MVP (minimum viable product) definitions, and even early user testing frameworks — depending on your needs and budget.
04. Commercial Prep
This is where we get serious about market entry.
We help you define your go-to-market strategy, pricing models, potential routes to revenue, and value to customers.
We also support investor-readiness: preparing pitch decks, refining messaging, and identifying relevant funding opportunities.
Our advice is honest, evidence-based, and tailored.
05. Scaling
If your idea shows traction, we support you to plan for scale — whether that’s through partnerships, funding, operational planning, or expansion strategies.
For eligible ventures, there’s also the potential to access private capital (up to £100K) through our network.
This framework is flexible — not everyone needs all five stages, and we can tailor support based on where you are.
Most importantly, we focus on making your innovation make sense in the market — no fluff, no empty hype
What Makes Us Different?
Fast and Practical: We focus on momentum, not bureaucracy.
Early-Stage Friendly: You don’t need a company, funding, or full business plan to start.
Academic-Aligned: We understand how research, IP, and limited university support work.
Straightforward Pricing: No hidden costs or vague promises — if something’s outside our scope (like patent filing), we’ll tell you, and help you explore your options.
We’re not here to tick boxes. We’re here to help you turn your idea into something investable, scalable, and real.
We work particularly with:
Academic researchers whose university support may be limited or inconsistent — we step in where research offices can’t.
Independent innovators who have already developed a product, prototype, or working concept — no matter how simple or unconventional.
Teams preparing for early-stage funding, partnerships, or market entry who need practical, honest feedback.
Please note: We do not work with biotech concepts. If your project is in this space, we’re not the right fit.