Build Products Of Tomorrow:
Product Design and Development
Our product design and development service is tailored to innovators, entrepreneurs, and businesses ready to revolutionize the market.
Whether you’re aiming to disrupt existing markets or create entirely new categories, our team is committed to providing the expertise, resources, and support you need to succeed.
From initial sketches to creating products that solves big problems, we’re with you at every step. Remember, hardware is hard, but leverage our 20+ years of product design and development experience to your advantage.
From Idea to Building Your First Prototype
We can help you at any stage of the product development.
We transform your initial sketches into product prototype design that capture the world’s attention. Our product development team can guide you from refining your concept to building your first prototype.
When you work with us you get the product that not only stands out from your competitors but is also a source of pride.
Ultrasonic Leak Detector Product prototyping and product development for Prosaris
Product design and development of Remote Gaming System for Jackpot Digital
Cannabis Analyzer Product development for Greenlight Analytical
Defense Product Design and Development: Custom Built Training Station for MDA's Tactical Weapons Simulator
Design and prototype of Cleanbands (hand washing compliance system )
Industrial design for Eadie Visual Analyzer
Industrial design of Parking Meter for MacKay Meter
Industrial Concept Design to final prototype building for MarsVR
Medical Safe Dispensing Device Product Design and Development for ABK Biomedical
Use of Sea snap in action - Marine Product Design and Development Application on Kraken Robotics
From First Batch To Mass Production
Seamlessly Transitioning Your first prototype to Consumer’s Hand
Navigating from your first prototype to mass production is only one piece of the puzzle. Protecting your innovation through strategic patenting and carving out a successful launch strategy are critical steps that we meticulously plan and execute together.
Our product design process takes care of everything from the smallest of details to the biggest challenges. But, we ensure you’re well-informed and involved at every step.
Entrepreneurs
Early Stage Startup
Launching a hardware startup amidst market uncertainties can be daunting. We can help in navigating product design complexities, minimizing risks, and swiftly validating your concept to secure a competitive edge.
Our services are designed to offer clarity, accelerate your journey, and pave a strategic path toward market.
Scale Up
For businesses at the brink of scaling, the challenge lies in efficiently expanding your product line without losing sight of quality or market fit. As one of Canada’s leadering product design firm, we streamline the design-to-production process and opening doors to a broader market network.
Our agile approach ensures your growth is sustainable and sets the stage for maximized ROI.
Core Expertise: Product Development
With a 20+ years legacy of product development that spans Canada, the USA, Europe, and Asia, our expertise has touched every corner of the industry. We have been making prototype for the biomedical, marine, pharmaceutical, and aerospace sectors, showcasing our wide-ranging capabilities.
Product, Market, and Business Analysis
When your brilliant idea takes shape, our first step is to validate your vision and implement early risk management strategies. We conduct a thorough analysis of market trends, assess product feasibility, and devise strategic plans for market entry and positioning.
Concept Development and Prototyping
During product concept development, we navigate ideation, sketching, and feasibility. Then, we transform sketches into tangible models, enabling early feedback and iterative refinement, ensuring the final prototype resonates with your target audience.
Electronics and Embedded Systems Prototyping
Advanced Rapid Prototyping
Techniques like high-resolution 3D printing, selective laser sintering (SLS), and direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) allow for complex geometries and robust prototypes suitable for functional testing, user feedback, and design validation in shorter time frames.
Material Selection for Prototypes
Human Machine Interface (HMI)
When we design prototype, we focus on intuitive user experiences. Your prototype are refined through user testing, ensuring every touchpoint is thoughtful, accessible, and impactful, making your product intuitive and loved.
Key Partners
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Industrial & Marine
Helping you develop reliable engineering solutions for harsh environment offshore operations.
Industry 4.0 & Robotics
Integrating traditional manufacturing and industrial platforms and practices with the latest smart technology.
Aerospace & Defence
Providing safe, controlled and reliable engineering for Aerospace and Defence projects.
Alicia Ingraham
Program Manager – Product Design and Development
Alicia seamlessly combines the technical and the creative into every aspect of product development. An experienced Industrial Designer, Alicia has spearheaded projects arising from the vaguest ideation to products ready for high-volume production and commercialization.
As a Program Manager, she ensures your product is examined and analyzed from every angle well before prototyping. Her keen attention to detail is akin to a crystal ball, addressing issues before they arise – a talent that can’t be taught.
Upon graduation from Carleton University in 2018 with a degree in Industrial Design, Alicia embarked on a career at firms Swave Studios and Water Ranger. Her work involved product innovation for both new and existing products, as well as graphic design and market research.
At Enginuity, Alicia is a key member of the management team. Her expertise in identifying and refining integral components of design including usability, aesthetic, and target demographic are key factors that ensure all Enginuity clients and partners are developing the right product for the right people.
Having Alicia on the Enginuity team provides an incredible value that many other firms cannot offer their clients, consistently taking product development and relationships to another level.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why Should I work with Enginuity?
2. Does Enginuity invest in new hardware startup?
3. How much does it cost to build a prototype?
4. Can you connect me with the supply chain network and other vendors?
5. Can you help me file a patent or connect me with product patent lawyers?
6. Do I need a prototype for a patent?
7. Can you connect me with funding and grants opportunities?
Enginuity serves as your bridge to essential funding and grant opportunities, facilitating connections with influential entities in the ecosystem.
In previous years, we have connected entrepreneurs with the following companies in the ecosystem:
Regional Development and Innovation:
- Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
- Invest Nova Scotia
- New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
- Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Entrepreneurship and Business Support:
- Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CEED)
- The Pier
- Emera Idea Hub
- Ignite Atlantic
- Genesis Center
Educational Institutions and Research:
- Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)
- Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC)
- Dalhousie University (DAL)
- Springboard Atlantic Inc
Ocean and Marine Focus:
- Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE)
- Ocean Technology Council of Nova Scotia (OTCNS)
- Institute for Ocean Research Enterprise
- Marine Renewable Canada
Technology and Innovation Support:
- Digital Nova Scotia
- LearnSphere
- The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP)
Universities and Research:
International Focus:
Programs and Incentives:
- ACOA Atlantic Innovation Fund
- Atlantic Fisheries Fund
- Atlantic Immigration Program
- Canada Media Fund
- Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
- Canadian Technology Accelerators
- Co-op Education Incentive
- Digital Animation Tax Credit
- Digital Media Tax Credit
- Graduate to Opportunity Hiring Incentive
- Immigration – Express Entry
- Immigration – Skilled Worker Visa Stream
- Innovate to Opportunity Hiring Incentive
- ISED Strategic Innovation Fund
- Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit
- Nova Scotia Innovation Equity Tax Credit
- Nova Scotia Nominee Program Immigration Streams
- Nova Scotia Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit
- NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
- Perennia Fisheries Programs
- Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive Program
- Scotians Global Advisors Program
- Small Business ACCESS-Ability Grant Program
- Think Export Information Sessions
- Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive (WIPSI)
Partners:
- Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
- Bedford Institute of Oceanography
- Black Business Initiative
- Business Development Bank of Canada
- Business Navigation Services, Nova Scotia Office of Regulatory Affairs & Service Effectiveness
- Buy Local NS
- Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL)
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Canadian Space Agency
- Cape Breton Partnership
- Community Business Development Corporations
- Connect 2 Canada
- COVE
- Creative Destruction Lab
- Defence Research and Development Canada Atlantic
- Discover Halifax
- EduNova – Study in Nova Scotia
- Export Development Canada
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada
- Global Affairs Canada
- Halifax International Airport Authority
- Halifax Partnership
- Ignite Atlantic
- Immigration and Citizenship – Government of Canada
- Innovation Science & Economic Development Canada
- Invest in Canada
- IWK Health Centre
- National Research Council
- Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
- Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture & Heritage
- Nova Scotia Department of Economic Development
- Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture
- Nova Scotia Department of Intergovernmental Affairs
- Nova Scotia Department of Labour & Advanced Education
- Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs
- Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
- Nova Scotia Finance and Treasury Board
- Nova Scotia Health
- Nova Scotia Immigration
- Nova Scotia Online Services for Business
- Perennia
- Screen Nova Scotia
- Service Nova Scotia
- Taste of Nova Scotia
- The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
- The Verschuren Centre
- Tourism Nova Scotia
- Volta
Questions?
If you have any enquiry about our product design, prototyping and development services or simply would like to reach out to us