Some of the most iconic technology companies started with innovative minds in garages. You may recall some of the stories of Steve Jobs, or Hewlett and Packard. It is in this spirit that we are proud to announce the Altera Innovation Lab in conjunction with Crowd Supply, whose business is helping creative engineers turn their dreams into real physical products.
Altera’s vision is to help shape the future by enabling innovation that unlocks extraordinary possibilities for everyone on the planet. The flexibility and adaptability of FPGAs make them ideal for delivering new digital innovations quickly. With a full set of design automation tools, Altera FPGAs allow engineers to rapidly prototype and iterate a new concept into a market-ready product. In-field re-programmability also allows developers to add and optimize features even after the beta hardware and software has shipped. And with our FPGAs, you also get advanced technologies like Hyperflex™ architecture, industry leading transceivers and our new AI infused fabric, just to name a few. This can be a great competitive advantage in the fast-moving electronics industry, where time-to-market is key to success. Our complete portfolio of devices from small to high performance, along with our entire development platform and ecosystem, are designed to accelerate the delivery of new technology.
But technical hurdles are only part of the challenges of delivering a new product. There are also many business and logistical obstacles entrepreneurs must overcome. This is where Crowd Supply excels. Their services allow innovators to test market response, raise development funds, and tweak their designs before committing to production ramps. And as part of Mouser, Crowd Supply also has the logistical expertise to take care of worldwide fulfillment, so creators can spend more time designing great products. Unlike most crowdfunding platforms, Crowd Supply maintains a storefront after project launch, so creators can continue to add customers after completing a successful campaign.
The melding of Altera technology and Crowd Supply logistics and crowd funding support, along with the combined market reach of both companies, is the perfect launch pad for innovators who want to accelerate their ideas into the marketplace. Engineers who participate in the Altera Innovation Lab will enjoy promotion via both Altera and Crowd Supply channels, discounted parts pricing for initial production runs, special access to Altera hardware and tools, and a reduced Crowd Supply crowdfunding fee. Leveraging Altera’s technology plus Crowd Supply’s logistical support is a great way to improve your odds of success.
We can’t implement our vision alone. We need creative minds like yours to help shape the future. Submit your Altera-based project to Altera Innovation Lab: https://www.crowdsupply.com/altera/innovation-lab today and let us help turn your dreams into reality.
We can't wait to see your innovative ideas!