Idea Studio™ Competitors

Bill Gross started Idealab in 1996 to create and operate pioneering technology companies. The structure of Idealab has allowed us to test many ideas at once and turn the best of them into companies, attracting the human and financial capital necessary to bring them to market. Many of these companies were among the first to introduce new business ideas to the market. CitySearch, now a part of IAC, established the category of local online community directories. eToys demonstrated the tremendous potential for online consumer retail and became one of the most recognized brands during the early days of e-commerce. Overture Services, which began life as GoTo.com, was the first company to introduce the concept of paid search — the business model that powers the multibillion-dollar online search market. Idealab continues to explore a range of technology frontiers. New models for improving the search experience are at the core of several companies currently growing inside of Idealab. Moving beyond the Internet, we have spawned companies with breakthrough technologies in robotics, renewable energy and automotive design and production among others. Idealab also continues to partner with leading venture capital firms and other strategic investors to provide the resources to maximize the potential of these companies. In addition to capital, Idealab provides a full range of resources to infuse start-ups with the support they need to rapidly introduce innovative products and services. Resources include office space and the accompanying office services, development and technology, product and graphic design, marketing, financial advice, human resources, competitive research, legal, accounting and business development support and services. In addition, Idealab provides advice on strategy, branding and corporate structure.

A privately owned company, Costa is a produce and specialty foods purveyor serving fine dining establishments throughout New England. In addition to offering a complete line of fresh products that include fresh fruits and produce, dairy and value added fresh cut produce; Costa works closely with local farmers and producers bringing a wide variety of local artisan items such as cheese, meats and hors de’oeuvres to their diverse customer base. Costa is a sustainable business leader certified by the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts and has been a recipient of the Boston Green Business Award for their support of local agriculture and green initiatives.

A product design firm since 1989. We have been developing innovative products/inventions, from electronic consumer goods, medical devices, house wares, to sports and industrial equipment. One look at our rich product heritage, confirms that Spark is Canada’s most prolific product development company [ Report on Business magazine 05/2010]. Founded and guided by Bob Dickie, Spark’s award winning team [Entrepreneur of the year, Manning Award] of mechanical and electronic engineers, industrial designers, and experts in product management, product development, strategy, patents, manufacturing and logistics. This industrial design, mechanical engineering firm provides product benefits, strong intellectual property and exceptional service. We fulfill the emotional wants of the consumer and the business needs of our clients. Our history of success with over 145 US patents issued is the result of a proven, strategic design development process. The majority of our clients are established companies; however we also have extensive experience helping inventors take products from rough idea to production and the marketplace. Currently serving Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Maple, Woodbridge, North York, Scarborough, Markham, Richmond Hill and all of Ontario and Canada.