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Phase 1 · Market Validation
Find out if Germany wants your product. Before you invest in anything else.
Most companies assume their product will work in Germany because it works at home. Some are right. Many are not. Phase 1 gives you the answer before the costs become irreversible.
When does PHASE 1 make sense?
- You are considering Germany as your next expansion market but have no local presence yet.
- You have done some desktop research but never spoken to a real German buyer.
- You are not sure whether your product meets German or EU technical requirements.
- You want a solid decision base before committing budget to a full market entry.
What you gain
A structured analysis paper covering:
- Your target customer segment in Germany and realistic demand
- Competitive landscape and your positioning within it
- Regulatory and compliance requirements for your product
- Feedback from two to three real conversations with potential German buyers
- A clear Go or No-Go recommendation with concrete reasoning
If the answer is No-Go
You spent €5,000 instead of €250,000.
If the answer is Go
We define Phase 2 together.
If adjustments are needed
We tell you exactly what needs to change and why.
How it works
- 1
Week 1 to 2
Briefing and preparation
We align on your product, your target segment, and the key questions Phase 1 needs to answer.
- 2
Week 2 to 4
Market research and customer conversations
We speak directly with potential German buyers in your target segment.
- 3
Week 4 to 6
Analysis and delivery
You receive the full structured analysis paper with our Go or No-Go recommendation.
- 4
Ongoing
Revision included
One revision round is included. If you are not satisfied with the deliverable, we refine it at no extra cost until you accept it.
What happens next?
If the result is Go, we move directly into Phase 2, the operational market build. If the result is No-Go, you leave with a clear understanding of why, and what would need to change for Germany to become a viable option in the future. Either way, you have a result. Not a guess.