Technology Applications Reviews

The Technology Applications (TA) Review helps companies close to product release focus on applications issues needed for success.

The TA Review can be compared to a board of directors meeting. Researchers present summaries of their MDA-funded innovations to a panel of business experts, emphasizing their commercial applications. The presenters and the panel then discuss the commercial potential of the innovation as well as performance and financial milestones.

Presenters may benefit from the process by learning of new applications, markets, business opportunities, and customers. They also receive feedback on timeliness, valuation, market prospects, and likely competition.

Another key benefit is that presenters are given contacts in manufacturing, sales, financing, and intellectual property.

The strength of a TA Review lies in the quality and experience of its panel. Panel members come from relevant areas of the business, university, and government communities. Many are entrepreneurs. Most have both technical and business development experience and hold or have held senior positions.

For over 15 years, TA Reviews have been a part of the MDA Technology Applications program. Over 300 small business executives have received the benefit of feedback and help from various panels. Many have found the experience and feedback contributed greatly to their ultimate success.