Case Study Of Strategic Insight
Client: Aerospace Energy Solutions Company
Challenge
A mid-sized engineering company specializing in lightweight battery systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), was seeking to expand into the defense and dual-use market. They needed a clear view of competitive positioning, regulatory compliance requirements, and a roadmap for securing funding.
BridgePoint Labs Approach
- Conducted a Technology & Market Diagnostic for UAV energy systems in both commercial and defense markets, with benchmarking against top global competitors.
- Added Cloud Computing readiness analysis for their remote fleet monitoring platform, identifying gaps in cybersecurity and scalability.
- Performed a Patent Landscape Review to reveal white space in high-energy-density lithium-sulfur battery technology, leading to two new invention disclosures.
- Mapped venture capital and non-dilutive funding opportunities, including targeted introductions to three VC firms with defense sector portfolios.
Results:
- Secured $2.8M in SBIR Phase II funding from the U.S. Air Force.
- Filed two provisional patents protecting unique battery pack cooling systems.
- Adopted a phased cloud migration plan that improved data security and readiness for classified work.