We solve the problems that don't have a department
When a problem falls between R&D, product, strategy, engineering and commmercialization, it can be difficult for any one team to own it.
keonresearch becomes that team
Bring us a problem.
We'll figure out what it needs.
01 EXPLORE
A question, opportunity or problem - but not yet a clear path
02 INVENT + BUILD
A defined problem or opporunity that needs hand-on invention and prototyping
03 EXTEND YOUR TEAM
Capabilities or perspective that don't make sense to build internally
04 TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION
An invention, technology or side stream that needs a path to value
Ways we typically* engage
*nothing we do is typical
Focused exploration
2-6 weeks
A question, technology or opportunity that needs rapid investigation
Could include
Landscape -> opportunity identification -> technical/commercial assessment -> recommendations -> strategic plan
Output
A clear answer to "What is the gap, is it worth pursuing and how would we do this"
Innovation sprint
4-12+ weeks
A defined opportunity where the solution doesn't exist yet
Could include
Ideation -> concept convergence -> IP development -> prototyping -> testing -> refinement
Output
Tangible solutions and evidence to support further investment
External innovation team
ongoing/project based
For organizations that need capabilities or perspectives they don't want to build internally
Could include
Extension of the existing team—bringing together scientific, technical, product and commercialization capabilities around a particular problem
Output
Whatever the problem requires: from exploration through prototypes and development
Tell us what you're trying to solve.
We'll figure out the engagement together.
Turn ideas into evidence.
keonresearch has its own prototyping & experimentation lab in Santa Cruz, lettting us move quickly from hypothesis to validated proof.
Real experiments. Real prototypes. Real feedback.
We've been called in when the answer wasn't obvious.
Can an N95 mask be both more comfortable and more breathable?
100+ prototypes | custom testing | Amazon PerfectFit
What if agricultural waste could replace expensive packaging for produce?
waste biomass | novel process | on-farm manufacturing system
Is it possible to make a scent lure device withstand extreme abuse?
new device design | rigorous testing | manufacturing support
What if a technology's best application isn't the one it was designed for?
8 patent families | wearable device | new market opportunity
How do you make plant-based meat feel more like eating real meat?
novel ingredients | patents | manufacturing scale
Can you make fecal-sludge collection economically viable?
new approach | benchtop validation | commercial viability
Can a vegetable processing waste stream be a valuable, delicious and healthy food product?
20+ prototypes | process development | waste-to-worth creation
How do you cook the perfect sunnyside up egg in a microwave oven?
novel device | multiple prototyping rounds | transfer to manufacture
350+ clients
500+ inventions
200+ patent applications
500+ prototypes
1000+ benchtop tests
100+ commercialization projects
Have a problem nobody has figured out yet?
A polished brief isn't required.
A difficult question is enough to start.