Center of Excellence for Manufacturing Innovation
Bucknell's SBDC is recognized as a statewide Center of Excellence for Manufacturing Innovation by the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers.
Bucknell's SBDC provides specialized innovation, engineering, and concept development services to small manufacturers in partnership with Bucknell's College of Engineering, with resources and technology such as simulation software, fabrication capabilities, and applied research laboratories.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact the SBDC serving your county and connect with a business consultant for an initial engagement. Your local consultant will then help you connect with our Manufacturing Innovation services.
1. Desirability / Viability / Feasibility
This framework is a solid foundation for the start of a product or service. Each of these areas is essential to the success of the project. One or two of them will not be enough.
2. Product Development Phases
If you think you have your arms around the "desirability" framework, these are ways to think about the next steps.
3. Class-based & Grant-funded Projects
We can support an engineering project with individual students. There are two more ways for Bucknell to help you achieve your engineering projects:
- A capstone project undertaken by a class of seniors.
- Grant funding for product development is available through programs such as the Ben Franklin Technology Partnership and the Manufacturing PA Innovation Program.
4. Licensing Your Idea
If you have an invention and would like to create income by licensing it, we have some suggestions for you.
Manufacturing Innovation Client Successes
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