For inventors and first-time founders
Product feasibility study for US inventors: the honest answer before you spend the big money
Before you pay for patents, prototypes or tooling, find out if your product can be built, certified and sold at a price that works. In about 10 days our engineers give you a written verdict, a target cost per unit and a fixed quote to build it.
- $1,000–2,000
- About 10 days
- NDA before you share
- Your idea stays yours
The short answer
What is a product feasibility study?
A product feasibility study checks whether your product can be built, certified and made at a price people will pay, before you spend on the expensive steps. Ours takes about 10 days, costs $1,000 to $2,000, and ends in a clear verdict with a fixed quote for the next stage.
What you walk away with
One of three answers, and the reasons behind it
Go
It can be built and sold at your target. You get the plan and a fixed quote to start.
Change it
It works with changes. We show what to cut, swap or simplify so the numbers work.
Don't build it
The numbers or the physics don't work. Better to learn that now than after tooling.
We get paid the same whichever answer it is, so you get the honest one.
What you get
A written study you own, not a sales pitch
Chapter 01 of 06
Product summary
What it does, who it's for and the must-have features.
Chapter 02 of 06
How it works
The working principle, drawn as a simple block diagram.
Chapter 03 of 06
Parts and choices
Chips, sensors, battery, connectivity and AI level, with reasons.
Chapter 04 of 06
Certification
The US tests it needs (FCC, UL, battery), and export ones if you sell abroad.
Chapter 05 of 06
Scope of work
The 12 steps from here to a product on the shelf.
Chapter 06 of 06
Fixed quote
The price and payment schedule to build it with us.
Product and business
Engineering facts and business input in one study
Most studies stop at "can it be built". Ours also asks "should it be built this way", because a product that works but costs too much to make is still a failure.
First version (MVP)
The smallest product that proves the idea, and what can wait for version two.
Build or buy
Which parts to design and which to buy ready-made, to save time and money.
Target cost per unit
What each unit should cost to make, so your price leaves you a margin.
Staged roadmap
Prototype, pilot and production steps, each with its own budget and gate.
Market and price
Market size, competing products and the price range buyers expect.
Go-to-market input
Where your first buyers are and what they need to see before they buy.
We give you the evidence and our view. Pricing, marketing and sales decisions stay yours.
Why the first unit misleads
See how your cost per unit falls with volume
Your first unit always looks expensive, because one-off costs like molds and test fixtures land on it. Spread them over a real order and the picture changes. The study works this out for your product.
Cost per unit calculator
Enter your own estimates. Your study gives you real figures for your product.
Price
$1,000 to $2,000, fixed before we start
You get a fixed price after the free 30-minute call, based on how complex the product is. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices.
- Fixed price
- About 10 days
- NDA before you share
Published industry ranges for product feasibility studies typically run higher. Source: CADCrowd 2026
Protecting your idea
Share your idea safely, and patent at the right time
NDA first
We sign a non-disclosure agreement before you share any details.
Study before patents
Check it can be built and sold before you pay for a full patent.
Ask a patent attorney
We're engineers, not lawyers. We'll tell you what to ask them.
USPTO facts as general information: a provisional patent application gives you 12 months of "patent pending" and cannot be extended; the USPTO filing fee is $65, $130 or $325 depending on entity size (USPTO, Jan 2025). The USPTO Patent Pro Bono Program can match eligible inventors with volunteer attorneys. Not legal advice.
After the verdict
If it's a go, the next step is already planned
FAQ
Feasibility study questions inventors ask us
How much does a product feasibility study cost?
With us, $1,000 to $2,000, fixed before we start. The price depends on how complex the product is, and you know it after a free 30-minute call.
How long does a feasibility study take?
About 10 days from the NDA to the written study and fixed quote.
What if the study says my idea isn't feasible?
You keep the study and the reasons. Often a change makes it work, and we'll say what. If it can't work, you've saved the cost of prototypes and tooling.
Should I patent before or after a feasibility study?
Many inventors file a provisional application first to get 12 months of "patent pending", then use the study to decide whether a full patent is worth it. Ask a registered patent attorney about your case.
Will you sign an NDA?
Yes, before you share any details.
Who owns the study?
You do. You can use it with us, with another engineering firm, or with investors.
Can I use the study to raise money?
Yes. It gives investors the build plan, cost per unit, certification route and a fixed development price.
How is a feasibility study different from a prototype or proof of concept?
A study answers "should we build it, and how" on paper. A proof of concept tests the riskiest part. A prototype is a working model. The study tells you which of those to build next.
Do you help sell or license my invention?
No. We engineer and build products. We don't promise licensing deals, buyers or investors.
Start here
Start your feasibility study
Tell us about your idea in a few lines. We'll sign the NDA, book a 30-minute call and give you a fixed price for your study. No obligation.
Tell us about your idea
Share as much or as little as you like. An engineer reads every enquiry and replies within one business day, under NDA before you share details.