Research Community Innovation Sprint Network

Join our community of engineers and companies building breakthrough prototypes in 5-day innovation sprints. Q1 2026 launch.

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Community Overview

A collaborative network of engineers bridging software and hardware domains

Cross-Disciplinary Innovation

Software engineers with hardware fluency collaborate on complex technical challenges that span multiple domains, bringing unique perspectives to frontier technologies.

Innovation Sprints

Participate in intensive 5-day collaborative experiences designed to transform breakthrough concepts into working prototypes with comprehensive IP documentation.

Community Programs

Structured pathways for collaborative research and innovation

Innovation Pods

Small, agile teams (3-5 engineers) working on thematic challenges such as low-power AI, secure firmware, edge orchestration, and embedded systems optimization.

  • Quarterly project cycles
  • Access to lab resources
  • Mentorship from industry experts
  • IP sharing framework

5-Day Innovation Sprints

Intensive "Build & Document" experiences transforming breakthrough concepts into working prototypes with comprehensive IP documentation.

  • 75% target success rate with working prototypes
  • Comprehensive IP documentation
  • Expert facilitation throughout
  • Clear advancement roadmap

Knowledge Workshops

Educational sessions covering IP literacy, patent strategy, critical thinking methodologies, and technical domains essential for innovation leadership.

  • IP literacy workshops
  • Inventor clinics
  • Open source strategy
  • Technical masterclasses

Research Publishing

Collaborate on technical papers, blog series, and conference presentations that advance the industry and establish thought leadership in emerging technologies.

  • Peer review process
  • Conference submissions
  • Open source contributions
  • Industry publications

5-Day Innovation Sprint: "Build & Document"

Our signature intensive collaborative prototyping experience

Week 1: Apply & Match

Engineers apply with expertise, companies submit challenges, AI-powered team matching creates perfect collaboration teams.

Week 2: Prepare

Virtual meetup, challenge deep-dive, team chemistry building with comprehensive challenge brief review and resource preparation.

Days 1-5: Intensive Sprint

Problem mapping & ideation (Days 1-2), prototyping & building (Days 3-4), testing & documentation (Day 5) with expert facilitation throughout.

Week 3-8: Deliver

Comprehensive documentation package, working prototype handoff, IP strategy consultation, and patent filing support (if viable for patent).

Community Membership

Multiple ways to engage with our collaborative research network

Associate Member

Free

  • Access to public workshops
  • Community newsletter
  • Open source contributions
  • Technical blog access
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Active Researcher

Invitation Only

  • Innovation pod participation
  • Tech sprint access
  • IP sharing benefits
  • Mentorship program
  • Lab resource access
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Research Fellow

Sponsored

  • Full-time research focus
  • Stipend support
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Conference presentations
  • Publication co-authorship
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Community Requirements

We seek engineers who bridge software and hardware domains

Technical Background

Software engineering experience with hardware fluency. Understanding of embedded systems, firmware, or hardware-software co-design.

Collaborative Spirit

Commitment to open collaboration, knowledge sharing, and contributing to collective innovation while respecting IP frameworks.

Innovation Mindset

Passion for exploring frontier technologies, generating novel solutions, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Professional Ethics

Adherence to our IP framework, confidentiality agreements, and commitment to ethical innovation practices.