A comprehensive, fully developed Software as a Service (SaaS) platform is available, designed for innovation and intellectual property commercialization. This solution offers a white-label feature for institutions such as universities, incubators, and corporates. It has gained significant global traction, with over 5,280 users in 93 countries, and has an efficient customer acquisition cost (CAC) of approximately £1, supported by a modest advertising budget of about £500 per month.
The platform boasts a unique approach by providing Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and IP-aware publishing and private sharing, enhancing security compared to standard open innovation portals. It incorporates AI-enhanced workflows for project creation, mentoring, and evaluations, making it attractive for organizations looking to enhance innovation management.
The system operates at a low monthly cost of around £500, utilizing AWS for hosting, and requires minimal external development efforts. The platform's brand and IP are safeguarded with registered trademarks in the UK, EU, US, and Switzerland.
Potential growth avenues for a new owner include institutional licensing, corporate scouting subscriptions, and premium creator plans, all of which are poised for activation. The platform's primary users are a mix of students, researchers, startups, corporates, and service providers, primarily acquired through paid advertising and word-of-mouth.
The platform is currently pre-revenue by design, with operating expenses around £500 monthly and advertising costs recently increased to £250 monthly. The tech stack includes modern technologies like PHP/Laravel, Vue.js, and MongoDB, ensuring a robust and efficient infrastructure. The offering includes a comprehensive asset sale, including codebase, infrastructure configurations, and onboarding materials. This presents a unique opportunity to acquire a mature SaaS platform with established user acquisition and operational stability.