PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Conception to Market
Enginuity’s product development service supports startups, inventors, and engineering teams across industries—reducing risk, shortening the development lifecycle, and unlocking cost-effective paths to market.

From Concept to Market-Ready
From Idea to Prototype
Truth Your Tech. De-Risk Early.
Fix What’s Broken. Modernize What’s Outdated.
From Idea to Prototype
Truth Your Tech. De-Risk Early.
Fix What’s Broken. Modernize What’s Outdated.
Turn Your Ideas Into Real Products
With cross-industry product development experience, we use a stage-gated approach to reduce risk, shorten cycle times, and support innovation—from concept to launch.
Solving Product Development Challenges Across Industries
Is Your Concept Ready for Takeoff?
We support aerospace and defense teams through every stage of product development—from concept and design to prototyping and production readiness.

Are You Launching the Next Must-Have Consumer Product?
From pharma devices to smart home tech, we help turn everyday ideas into high-impact consumer products—engineered for scale, usability, and market appeal.

Are You Building for Blue Environments?
We help develop marine-grade products—designed to withstand saltwater, pressure, and harsh conditions while meeting performance, safety, and compliance standards.

Are You Building the Future of Manufacturing?
We build integrated systems and robotic machines for predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, and scalable manufacturing automation.

Product Development Capabilities
Design gaps kill great products —our technical process fills them before they become costly mistakes.
Product Design
We design products that balance user needs, functionality, and manufacturability—ensuring form and purpose are aligned from the start.
Product Prototyping
Mechanical Design
Electronics Design
Industrial Design
Product Manufacturing
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Rhodri Armour, PhD, P.Eng.
Program Manager, Engineering Design and Discovery
Rhodri provides the expert technical oversight needed to ensure your product maintains timeline and budget. He has taken opaque ideas and confidently turned out MVPs (minimum viable product) that are ready for the next stage of development.
At any point in your product’s development, Rhodri will navigate you through the often complex path of ideation to production.
His expertise has catapulted developments in life science, food and nutrition, renewable energy, carbon sequestration and wearable tech. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Fun fact about Rhodri: He is a mechanical engineer with a PhD in biomimicry. (Ask him about his doctorate thesis – you won’t regret it.)
Product Development: Case Study, & Stories
case study
Greenlight Analytical’s Breakthrough in Cannabis Product Development and Analysis
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Remote Product Development Revolutionizes Electronic Gaming Tables for Jackpot Digital
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between product design, development, and prototyping?
Can you validate a startup’s technology before we invest?
We evaluate prototypes, review IP strategy, and outline development pathways to help you invest with confidence. Whether you're looking to de-risk hardware, ensure go-to-market readiness, or verify a founder's technical claims—we’ve done it before, and we can do it for you.
Do you write the software or firmware for products?
What exactly does a product development firm do?
At Enginuity, we specialize in solving complex technical challenges and bringing physical products to life across industries.
What is new product development?
Why should I work with Enginuity?
We bring deep cross-disciplinary expertise in electronics engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial design, automation robotics engineering, manufacturing engineering, and safety engineering.. Whether you're solving legacy issues or launching something new, we build solutions that work—technically, commercially, and at scale. Our clients stay with us because we solve problems others can’t.
What’s your product development process or roadmap like?
Our product development process follows the following stages to de-risk your ide:
- Research & Strategy
- Concept Development
- Design
- Engineering
- Prototyping
- IP & Compliance
- Manufacturing & Launch
This structured, stage-gated approach helps reduce risk, improve decision-making, and accelerate go-to-market timelines.
If you’d like to learn more about our detailed engineering discovery process, we invite you to read through that section.
Can you support mass production after development?
Yes. We support the full transition from prototype to production—including design for manufacturing (DFM), vendor selection, production validation, and ongoing technical support during scaling.
We also connect clients with our trusted network of manufacturers, fabricators, and component suppliers, helping you build and manage a reliable supply chain from early sourcing through to full-scale production.
Do you offer in-house prototyping capabilities like 3D printing or CNC?
Absolutely. We have in-house capabilities including 3D printing, CNC machining, and electronics prototyping, allowing us to iterate quickly and validate designs under real-world conditions.
Can you develop product to meet certifications like FDA, ISO, or FCC?
Definitely. Our team designs with standards and certifications in mind—including FDA, ISO, FCC, CE, and others—ensuring your product meets regulatory, safety, and market-specific requirements.
As a complete engineering and design firm, we diligently ensure that all the product development and deliverables comply or exceed industry regulations. Over the years, we have met the following standards/certifications:
Electronics Standards
- FCC Part 15
- PTCRB
Marine Classifications & Offshore Standards
- ABS (American Bureau of Shipping)
- DNV (Det Norske Veritas)
- Lloyd’s Register
Safety & Automation Standards
- CSA Z434 – Industrial Robot Safety
- CSA Z432 – Machine Safeguarding
- IEC 61508 – Functional Safety of Electrical/Electronic Systems
- ISO 13849 – Safety of Machinery
Structural & Mechanical Standards
- ISO, ASME, and API – Offshore and Marine Structures
- ASME B31.3 – Process Piping
- API 2A-WSD – Offshore Platform Design
Military & Defense Standards (MIL-SPECs)
- MIL-STD-810 – Environmental Engineering Considerations for Military Equipment
- MIL-STD-882 – System Safety
- MIL-STD-461 – Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Control
- MIL-STD-1472 – Human Factors Engineering
- MIL-S-901D – Shock Testing for Shipboard Equipment
- MIL-DTL-31000 – Technical Data Packages
- MIL-STD-167-1A - Mechanical Vibrations
- MIL-STD-461 - Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment
If you are uncertain which regulations may apply to your project, please reach out to our team today.
How much does product development typically cost?
The cost varies depending on product complexity, development stage, and required services. Projects can range from tens of thousands to more, depending on scope. We’ll scope the work transparently and tailor a plan to fit your budget and goals.
To get an accurate estimate, contact us—we’d be happy to talk through your project.
Are there funding or grant opportunities you can help me access?
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
Does Enginuity invest in new hardware startups?
Moreover, our extensive network includes connections to large-scale prototype manufacturers and specialists in product development and commercialization.
Do you sign NDAs before discussing ideas?
Can you do a patent search?
Do you help file patents or connect clients with patent lawyers?
Do I need a prototype before filing a patent?
At Enginuity, we develop prototypes that not only support your patent claims but also boost your credibility with investors and increase your chances of securing funding.