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Grant for prototype development

  • 23-04-2014 12:10pm
    #1
    Poly
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    Hi,
    I’m currently applying for a grant from my local enterprise board (now LEO)to further develop an industry specific water recycle unit. I almost have the prototype built and working.

    I’m trying to estimate the cost to consult a design engineer to draw a CAD model of the system, produce cnc cutting files and begin the process of achieving CE certifications.

    Could anyone give me a rough estimate? per hour rate?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    davey101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 290 ✭✭davey101


    Poly wrote: »
    Hi,
    I’m currently applying for a grant from my local enterprise board (now LEO)to further develop an industry specific water recycle unit. I almost have the prototype built and working.

    I’m trying to estimate the cost to consult a design engineer to draw a CAD model of the system, produce cnc cutting files and begin the process of achieving CE certifications.

    Could anyone give me a rough estimate? per hour rate?

    Thanks

    Rough Estimate for a design I would base on 1 hour per drawing @ €50ph


  • #3
    Turbulent Bill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,632 ✭✭✭Turbulent Bill


    From consultants rates I'd guess at least €100ph, might be cheaper for a complete project.

    I'd get your proof of concept prototype running first before approaching anyone, so you have some hands-on experience of the system first. Very useful for show-and-tells too.

    CE certification can be an administrative nightmare and very expensive. It also needs to be reviewed after certain design changes. I'd have a quick chat with a compliance specialist before any detailed work is done, so at least you can design it into the product.


  • #4
    Poly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,807 ✭✭✭Poly


    Thanks Bill
    Could you PM me the details of the specialist you consulted?
    I really want to get it right from the ground up


  • #5
    Turbulent Bill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,632 ✭✭✭Turbulent Bill


    PM sent.


  • #6
    SOL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,155 ✭✭✭SOL


    Have you thought about applying for an innovation voucher?

    http://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/Research-Innovation/Companies/Collaborate-with-companies-research-institutes/Innovation-Voucher.shortcut.html


    Not sure if you would be eligible but it would certainly be worth a look.


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