Startups are most fragile at the very earliest stage. Access to the right resources – people, facilities, and especially capital – is critical to building value and evolving a nascent company to maturity. Likewise, navigating through the “valley of death” – the transition from proof-of-concept through scale up to commercialization – is where many startups fail. Mentorship, professional services, and capital are key to navigating through this time of high risk. RPI has created the Catalyst Incubator and Bridge Accelerator programs focused on helping early-stage ventures grow and succeed.
