How Do You Progress From An Idea To Innovation?

It’s the most commonly asked question we get: I have a great product, where do I go from here?

What Does It Take To Successfully Get To Market?

As you can imagine, that answer will be different for every project we consult on, but there are best practices for success. In this exclusive video series Rob Fichtner (Founder – Retired) brings almost 40 years of experience to bear on how to avoid common mistakes made by innovators.

Rob Fichtner, Founder (Retired) continues to lend almost 40 years of experience to overcoming the most common obstacles faced by today’s innovators. “I wanted to provide these lectures after helping countless entrepreneurs bring their innovative products to market. I have seen far too many avoidable mistakes made by very talented people who just don’t have the experience of commercializing their innovations.” R. Fichtner Why do almost 85% of new products fail? In this brief 8-part video series, Rob will share what experience has shown him to be avoidable mistakes in bringing products to market. No matter what stage of development you and your product or innovation is at, we hope that these insights will help you navigate the challenging path to market faced by all innovators and increase the chances that your product will succeed.

Lectures on Innovation – Part 1

Why Are You Innovating?

Is Your Idea a Good One?

Quality

Testing With Consumers And Users

Lectures on Innovation – Part 2

Honesty

Regulations

Patents

Complaints

Watch The Full Series

Recent Articles

Extension of Comment Period for Proposed Amendment to Section 25705(b) on Safe Exposure Levels for Titanium Dioxide Under Proposition 65

Jun 28, 2024

In 2011, titanium dioxide (TiO2) was added to California’s Proposition 65 list after the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)...

Update: Final Amendments to the Charter of the French Language regulations published today

Jun 26, 2024

Final amendments to the Charter of the French Language regulations were published today. With the final regulations, companies will no longer be...

Proposition 65 – Notice of Modification: Amendments to Clear and Reasonable Warnings Safe Harbor Methods and Content

Jun 25, 2024

Earlier this month, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) announced several key modifications to the proposed...

“Focal Point Research has consistently and professionally looked after regulatory and quality issues of our brand for years. Through a courteous and knowledgeable team, they have managed to navigate us through an ever changing regulatory landscape while maintaining our interests, and allowed us to correctly distribute and sell within Canada.”

“I have truly enjoyed working with you over the last 8 years! You and your team have been an amazing resource for me. I have always been impressed by the knowledge and professionalism of everyone at Focal Point, which is a true testament to your leadership.”

Connect With Us

The Focal Point Research team is ready to help with all of your scientific and regulatory needs. Our team has the experience and expertise you need to see your product to market and we are eager to help you.

181 Lakeshore Road E. Mississauga, ON

1 (905) 271 2709

mail@focalpointresearch.net

Delsie Braganza

Delsie joined the Focal Point Research team in 2011 and has been an invaluable asset for our clients. With her strong regulatory and quality assurance background, she is able to help clients understand the Canadian and US requirements, set targets to achieve compliance, and attain their goals to get products to market.

Delsie is able to audit facilities, set up and maintain GMP compliant facilities, develop strong quality management systems, and co-ordinate successful Health Canada inspections. In addition to this, Delsie oversees all regulatory compliance reviews and submissions made to Health Canada and the US FDA.

Delsie obtained an Honours Bachelor of Science (Hons. B. Sc.) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Toronto, Post-Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs and Quality Operations (RAQ) from Seneca College and Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) from the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS).

When she’s not learning something new, Delsie loves spending time with family, going on road trips or long walks, and swimming.