In working to develop their new ideas, here's what some of IDC's valued clients had to say about their experience:

“Your advice was brilliant and opened my eyes to new opportunities I hadn't though of.”

“I am continually amazed at how helpful IDC are for me, they are willing to advise and assist in whatever way they can, I feel good knowing I have them at my back as I am a very tiny fish swimming with the big sharks and IDC help me to negotiate the sometimes scary waters! Plus, they know everyone in the business sector and it opens doors for me as the IDC has a great reputation and it has given me opportunities I would not have had on my own as I am not very good at networking.”

“I had an Innovation Market Review conducted for my invention, which helped me build an overview on what was already available on the market and if there was a niche market I could attract in the future should I choose to keep developing the idea. I would highly recommend IDC to other inventors desiring an affordable opportunity to develop their idea with the help and support from a friendly and professional team.”

“I used IDC’s Commercialisation Consultancy service as I had an idea for which I wanted to get some feedback from people in the know. I received some great advice and had very interesting discussion re the commercialisation of my product. The best thing about the service was that I felt very at ease with the commercialisation consultant and had a very good connection with him. He was particularly knowledgeable and I sensed a keen interest in his role. I certainly would recommend the service as it is a great source of information for someone not familiar with product development.”

“You are wonderful. Thank you so much, I feel like the dream is now starting to become a reality. Your help with everything has been terrific.”

“I used IDC’s Innovation Market Review as I’d tried to get a licensee for my idea myself and got very close but didn’t quite, and had run out of prospects. The service identified possibilities I hadn’t, found lots of prospects and was a huge time saver.”

“I would certainly recommend IDC’s Commercialisation Assessment (Investment Ready) service to other inventors. I used the service to get a professional point of view on my approach in regards to establishing the business, funding options, input into what kind of information would be required to properly present a business proposal to investors and creating a business plan. The service has been friendly, understanding and provided us with a good insight as to what options we have and what path would best fit us.”

“IDC’s mentoring service provided me with professional guidance as well as the resources and skills I needed. I was encouraged and inspired by their enthusiasm and knowledge. I felt was able to discuss my ideas and concerns in confidential environment – the service exceeded my expectations. The best thing about IDC’s mentoring service was it allowed me to set goals and to confidently complete them within a set timeframe. I would recommend the service to others as the mentoring is a valuable tool as it provides small business owners with professional input to develop their business, it also provides support and a safe forum to discuss ideas and concerns.”

“IDC’s International Patent Search was very useful for me, not only did it bring up any potential issues with my future patent application but it also gave me great insight into what potential competitors worldwide may have in the marketplace. I would recommend IDC to other inventors because in the long run it has, and will, save me money. I would rather spend a little bit now to ensure my future patent application will be approved, rather than spend a lot of money going directly to applying for a patent only to find out down the track that somewhere across the world there is already a patent applied for.”

“I am very grateful to you for encouraging me to have a go, as it has forced me to address the issues I have ahead of me.”

“I had been working on my idea on and off for a number of years not knowing where to go with it. So I made the first step by booking an appointment with IDC's Commercialisation Manager. I didn't quite know what to expect but found the initial interview cordial and friendly. I would certainly recommend the Commercialisation Consultancy service to others and have done so on two occasions."

“Out of all the patent searches done by various firms and people, the search report prepared by IDC had the innovation that was the closest match to my innovation. So I think IDC has the best patent search service as far as I am concerned.”

“They’re not like people out to make a quid out of you – they’re there to help, and have been magnificent.”

“IDC's Industry Opinion service enabled me to find out what my peers within the industry thought of my invention. The best thing about the service was gaining feedback about product suitability to manufacturers.”