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Evaluation for the creation of a start-up
Valuation and quantification of the interest and business model of a SOFC technology
Challenge
An academic group has developed a new technology within the framework of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) that, through the improvement of gravimetric density and mechanical durability, believes to be optimal for application in the transport sector.
The aim is to evaluate whether it makes sense to incorporate this technology into the market through the creation of a spin-off of the center.
Solution
The size and current trends of the market, the possible competitors and the specifications shown by the respective stacks are evaluated. Specifically, an exhaustive analysis of the business models with which the different players in the sector operate is made with the aim of seeking inspiration for the new start-up.
Based on this, it has been found that creating a spin-off with a clear focus on a single application seems to be a strategy that does not mitigate the uncertainty of how and when hydrogen will be implemented in the automotive industry.
Result
The technology seems to be close to a mature stage for its implementation in the market, which is why the creation of the spin-off is advised along with a set of recommendations. A roadmap has been defined of how the strategy for the creation of such a spin-off should progress.
“A roadmap has been defined of how the strategy for the creation of such a spin-off should progress.”
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