Question 1

What is Concept-as-a-Service?

Accepted Answer

Concept-as-a-Service is a pay-on-acceptance model where Model T proactively generates hardware product concepts for engineering companies. Clients provide 5-7 target accounts, Model T selects the top 3 and delivers 2-3 validated product concepts per client — each with system architecture, BOM, and go-to-market angle — in 2 weeks. Payment only if at least one concept is accepted.

Question 2

How does Model T work?

Accepted Answer

Model T uses a 6-stage AI-enhanced pipeline: Qualify (select top 3 from 5-7 accounts), Problem Map (OSINT research), Signal Research (market intelligence), Concept Engineering (architecture + BOM), Validate (expert feasibility review), and Deliver (client-ready package). Total ~50 hours per client, 1-2 weeks elapsed.

Question 3

What is the cost of Model T?

Accepted Answer

From €15,000 per client engagement. Pay-on-acceptance: if zero concepts are accepted by the client, cost is zero. Approximately 60% of concepts have led to signed engineering projects.

Question 4

What is Model T's conversion rate?

Accepted Answer

Model T achieved a 75% positive response rate during its validation roadshow across Munich and Switzerland — 7 meetings with zero negative reactions. Two meetings converted directly into signed projects.

Question 5

Who is Model T for?

Accepted Answer

Model T serves two audiences: semiconductor distributors and vendors who want proactive design-ins instead of reactive RFQ responses, and engineering or product companies who want validated concept exploration before committing R&D budget. Official vendor partners include Renesas, Lattice, NXP, STMicro, Infineon, and Qualcomm.

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