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The Startup's Guide to a Winning Commercialization Plan

Starting a business is no easy feat, but turning your big idea into something you can actually sell? That’s a whole other level of tough. That’s exactly where “The Startup’s Guide to a Winning Commercialization Plan” comes in handy. Whether you’re working on a shiny new tech platform, a cutting-edge biomedical gadget, or a consumer product no one’s seen before, this guide walks you through each step of building a solid plan to get your creation out into the…

The Startup’s Guide to Creating Your Research and Development Plan

Turning an innovative idea into a viable high-tech product is a thrilling journey that combines scientific rigor with entrepreneurial spirit. But bringing your product to life requires more than just technical knowledge—it demands a clear and structured R&D plan that communicates your vision, aligns with funding expectations, and sets a path for successful product development.
The Startup’s Guide to Creating Your Research and Development Plan is a step-by-step manual designed for founders, engineers, and scientists who need to translate complex technical ideas into a structured, fundable R&D plan. Whether you’re writing a grant proposal, building a business plan, or preparing for investor discussions, this book will guide you in creating a credible, actionable roadmap to bring your ideas to fruition.

Break Out of Your Job Now: The Innovator’s Guide to Launching Your High-Tech Business

Have you ever looked at your high-tech ideas and wondered, “What if I could turn this into my own business?” Whether you’re an engineer, scientist, or inventor, you’re sitting on a potential game-changer — but transitioning from employee to entrepreneur can feel overwhelming. The good news is that with the right mindset, tools, and roadmap, you can successfully make the leap. Break Out of Your Job Now is your step-by-step guide to transforming your high-tech innovation into a thriving business, all while navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship.

SAM.gov Registration in One Day

Are you a small business owner, startup founder or an entrepreneur hoping to land government contracts, secure grants or tap into federal funding? “SAM.gov Registration in One Day” is a thorough, step-by-step guide made to walk you through every part of signing up your business with the System for Award Management (SAM). If you haven’t heard of it, that’s the government’s official site for businesses that want to work with federal agencies. This practical guide is here to help you move through the registration smoothly…

Energy All Around Us: A Fun Book About Energy for Kids

“Energy All Around Us” was written to introduce young learners—especially kids in kindergarten through third grade—to the exciting world of energy in a way that feels playful, simple, and instantly relatable. With colorful illustrations and clear, friendly explanations, this book helps children see that energy is part of everything they do, from the sunshine that helps plants grow to the motion of their favorite toys. Based on real classroom needs and aligned with the…

Designing And Building Fuel Cells

McGraw-Hill wanted a fuel cell textbook that would appeal to professionals in industry, professors, college students, and regular people that are interested in fuel cell technology. I wrote this textbook from the perspective of trying to help new engineers learn about this technology. I pitched this idea to McGraw-Hill based upon my experience as a new engineer trying to piece together all of the important elements and areas of understanding in order to design and build fuel cell stacks and advance fuel cell technology…

PEM Modeling and Simulation using Matlab

Elsevier Science wanted a fuel cell textbook based upon mathematical modeling that would appeal to professionals in industry, professors, and college students. I wrote this textbook based upon the current state of the art in fuel cell modeling in 2007 – 2008. I pitched this idea to Elsevier Science based upon my compilation of mathematical models that I was creating in 2007. The Table of Contents for this textbook is given here. The textbook is 456 pages with over 100 illustrations…

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01. Create a Winning Grant Proposal

This Free eBook provides advice to assist you in compiling essential aspects of your grant proposal.

02. Your Value Proposition

Discover how to craft a compelling value proposition that resonates with your target audience and sets your business apart from the competition.

03. Commercialization Planning for New Products

This Free Ebook includes information on effectively conducting market research, performing a preliminary market assessment, and budget and financial considerations