Tools

Here you’ll find open resources and tools for developing a business idea or company.

The tools are categorized based on the stage you are at with your idea or business. Note that some tools may be suitable for multiple stages.

1. Business idea

Individuals or Initial Teams

Objectives:

Structuring and clarifying the business idea
Defining the market need, value proposition, and customer segments
Presenting the business idea, competencies, and the team
Assessing key areas for development and preparing preliminary financial estimates

Tools for advancing this stage

2. Business concept

Teams

Objectives:

Conducting a freedom-to-operate (FTO) analysis and reviewing intellectual property rights (IPR)
Building a product prototype or concept and leveraging networks
Clarifying commercialization steps, as well as preparing a pitch and business plan
Compiling financial estimates, profitability, and funding plans

Tools for advancing this stage

3. Start-up company

Approximately 0-3 years old

Objectives:

Formal establishment of the company
Planning development projects and providing funding guidance
Advising on product and service development
Managing intellectual property rights and contractual matters in collaboration with partners
Building a sales and marketing plan and leveraging networks

Tools for advancing this stage

4. Growth-oriented company

Companies

Objectives:

Managing intellectual property rights and contractual matters in collaboration with partners
Business coaching, strategy review, and funding guidance
Establishing connections with research and development environments to enhance product and service development
Assembling projects within networks that benefit the company

Tools for advancing this stage

Other open resources