Draft the Research-to-Market Translation Matrix
The founder synthesises the mapped value drivers and evidence into a formal, standardised Research-to-Market Translation asset. They formulate explicit use case briefs, non-technical value statements, and a go-or-no-go decision on whether the IP yields a compelling commercial proposition.
Completing this artefact transforms abstract research into a portable, reviewable commercial asset for the venture's data room. It provides a definitive, decision-ready output that dictates whether the commercial path is viable or requires a technical pivot.
A finalised Research-to-Market Translation document including validated use cases, non-technical pitch summaries, and an explicit strategic recommendation on whether to progress, iterate, or escalate. The output must be ready for external investor or commercial partner scrutiny.
Five questions an expert would ask when reviewing your output
Use these to challenge assumptions, pressure-test your logic, and check the quality of this action's output in the context of the parent task and wider venture development.
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How does this completed artefact definitively prove that your technology offers a compelling improvement over existing market alternatives?
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What specific criteria led to your strategic recommendation to progress or pivot based on this translation exercise?
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Why should an investor trust that this non-technical narrative accurately reflects the limits of your underlying IP?
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How easily could a non-technical corporate customer read this document and immediately understand where it fits in their budget?
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What logic justifies the prioritisation of your primary use case over the secondary alternatives detailed in the matrix?