Unfortunately, we do not offer one-on-one feedback for all participants who submit ideas to Live Product Searches. However, if you are an Edison Insider you can receive direct feedback on any idea that makes it to Finalist stage (G7) and receives an R8. In the case that you are selected as a finalist, but the sponsor does not select your idea, this feedback will help you improve your idea.
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Please take a moment to review the explanation of our steps. We carefully look at your idea and match it against what that retailer and manufacturer is specifically looking for, as posted in our Live Product Search description. If your idea fails at one of the stages, knowing which stage it failed at can help you improve your idea.
Stages
Stage 1: Submission Received
Your submission has been submitted successfully.
Stage 2: Pre-Screen
Your submission has met the minimum requirements of the search.
Stage 3: Initial IP
Your submission has passed our first round of competitive analysis and intellectual property review.
Stage 4: Research & Design
We review and benchmark your submission against competitive products. In some cases, our product designers may enhance your idea to take it to the next level.
Stage 5: Final Consideration
We benchmark your submission against the other submissions for the search. The best move forward for more in-depth intellectual property review (stage 6). Key review criteria include: market potential, price point, match for the search sponsor, and any other requirements defined in the search description.
Stage 6: Final IP Review
We perform a more in-depth analysis of competing intellectual property, patents and ideas in the public domain.
Stage 7: Finalists
This is our final internal review. If your submission passes this stage, it will be presented to the search sponsor for consideration.
Stage 8: Success
If your submission has passed this stage (the exclamation point turns green), it has been selected by the search sponsor to take to market.
If your idea is failed within one search, we hope you won't be discouraged to participate in another. We urge all members to carefully review the Live Product Search description and its criteria and requirements; understand our review process and what we are measuring in your idea; and to write strong, comprehensive submissions to leverage your idea in the best light.