Development It starts with an idea Develop /dəˈveləp/ verb 1. grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate. 2. start to exist, experience, or possess. Ideate Identify gap. Problem statement. Napkin sketch. Literature review. Stakeholder survey. Design Assumptions. Constraints. Materials. Dimensions. Properties. Models. Build Low- and high-fidelity prototypes. Investigational devices. Minimum viable product. Manufacturing. Verify Materials research. Human factors and use testing. Clinical study design and execution. Validate Market research. Industrial design. User experience. Post-market surveillance. Optimize User feedback. Variables. Performance for safety and efficacy. Constraints. Iterate. Regulate Classification. Certification. Standards. Compliance. Licensing. FDA 21 CFR 820. ISO 13485. Launch IP. Priority markets. Marketing. Branding. Distribution. Logistics. Sales. Revenue. Scale and Sustain Financing. Venture capital. Partnerships. Competitors. Pivot. Growth. Innovation. Exit.