Framework
The Ideas-to-Freedom lifecycle
One continuous lifecycle with different areas of focus. Activities overlap, and inventors may enter at any stage.
IDEA→UNDERSTAND→INVESTIGATE→DEVELOP→PROTECT→VALIDATE→COMMERCIALIZE→OPERATE→PRODUCE VALUE→FREEDOM
Highlighted stages are where The Forge currently focuses.
What is available — and what is not yet
- Early evaluation (Second-Look Evaluation)Available now
- Deeper technical documentationPlanned
- Specialist coordinationPlanned
- Portfolio supportPlanned
- Commercialization planningPlanned
- Ongoing lifecycle assistancePlanned
- Invention incubatorFuture possibility