Research and Development (R&D) Services

Research and Development (R&D) Services

Capitalize on innovation, create new business models and maximize return on investments

Our R&D services focus on the exploration, development, and refinement of technically complex and potentially patented solutions and technologies. We monitor industry and tech trends and pilot emerging technologies to help our clients align their business and technology objectives and establish market dominance.

Pioneer groundbreaking solutions with us

Our research and development company has established an R&D center with the aim of empowering our clients to build innovative solutions and maintain a lead in the rapidly evolving technological landscape. Our research and development services deliver actionable, data-driven findings that empower strategic decision-making.

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30%

increase in CAGR was observed in companies that invested in innovation.

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20%

of companies with the highest R&D spending in their industries surpass their peers.

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43%

of businesses plan to use external partnerships to fuel innovation.

PwC

20%

of business leaders predict that by 2026, half of their revenue will stem from products and services yet to be conceived.

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$2.5 trillion

was reached in global research and development expenditure in 2022.

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Up to 13%

of qualifying R&D expenses can be claimed by US businesses as a tax credit.

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Our R&D services

PixelPlex provides a comprehensive suite of research and development services to empower your business transformation. We do everything from strategic guidance to patent support, ensuring a speedy market entry for your innovative solutions.

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Guidance, research, and strategy

Our R&D consulting team delivers actionable insights and strategic roadmaps that foster profound business transformation, increased revenue, and market dominance.

  • Research and analysis of emerging trends
  • Competitor strategies analysis
  • Identification of areas requiring technology adoption
  • Introduction of inventive approaches for existing business workflows

Ideation and concept generation

The PixelPlex research and development consulting department will transform your rough idea into a polished and actionable concept that will empower your brand.

  • Facilitation of collaborative brainstorming
  • Vision-to-concept translation
  • New service and solution envisioning
  • Iterative concept refining

Technology scouting and assessment

Our research and development company will identify the most suitable and cutting-edge technologies that align with envisioned solutions, thereby freeing your time for business development.

  • New technologies, frameworks, and tools identification
  • Feasibility studies conducting
  • In-depth technical viability evaluation
  • Scalability, compatibility, and IP considerations analysis

Prototyping and POC development

To enable early-stage testing, accelerate decision-making, and minimize risks, our R&D services experts create PoCs and prototypes that convert your ideas into tangible models.

  • Development of functional prototypes and PoC models
  • Analysis of different scenarios before full-scale implementation
  • Design of complex algorithms that solve specific challenges
  • Use of simulation and modeling tools to predict the impact of proposed technologies

Patent and IP support

To secure your unique inventions and foster their profitable commercialization, our research and development consulting services experts offer patent and IP support. We also implement comprehensive IP protection strategies to safeguard your ideas.

  • Defining patentable aspects of solutions and technologies created in collaboration with us
  • Conducting prior searches
  • Collaboration with patent attorneys to draft applications
  • Preparation of the industry-specific technical files and dossiers

Technology integration and migration

Our research and development team ensures minimal disruption and assured data integrity, allowing you to improve technological capabilities without risking critical business data or experiencing downtime.

  • New technology integration
  • Legacy system migration
  • Data integrity maintenance
  • Measurement and scaling

Collaborative research partnerships

Aiming to accelerate innovation, we cultivate collaborative research partnerships, joining forces with academic institutions, industry experts, and domain specialists, thus empowering you with cutting-edge solutions.

  • Strategic partnerships with market leaders
  • Joint research projects
  • Extensive knowledge base
  • Collaboration with cross-industry experts

Success stories

Take a glimpse at the transformative projects we've brought to life through our R&D services. We cherish these success stories, and we’ll be happy to expand this list with new meaningful collaborations.

Hypermarket warehouse automation

Intelligent warehouse automation system for a multi-channel retail operation

PixelPlex assisted a major hypermarket chain by transforming their legacy order fulfillment process. Through advanced warehouse automation involving intelligent storage, robotic lifts, and automated conveyor belts, we drastically reduced human intervention and streamlined operations.

  • Comprehensive market and technology research
  • In-depth technical documentation for the future solution
  • A digital twin technology-based prototype for visualizing system functionality
  • Consultations with suppliers to select the most suitable equipment
Smart Mall, a retail platform for customer shopping experience
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Echo

A layer-2 protocol for building smart contracts and dApps

Within our R&D initiatives, we developed Echo, a revolutionary, fully decentralized blockchain ecosystem aimed at improving blockchain interoperability and integration. The advanced network, featuring a quick-finality consensus mechanism and an inter-blockchain communication protocol, was completely managed by us, from ideation to implementation.

  • Comprehensive technology research and feasibility study
  • Architecture modeling and tech stack selection
  • Implementation of the solution capable of processing 1000+ transactions per second
  • 11 successfully deployed projects on top of the Echo blockchain
Smart Mall, a retail platform for customer shopping experience
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PegaPool

Environmentally-friendly platform for Bitcoin mining

Tasked with addressing crypto mining's environmental impact for PEGA Pool, we designed an eco-friendly Bitcoin mining platform. Following comprehensive discovery sessions, we identified the needed technologies and integrations, creating a solution where miners can utilize renewable energy, with differentiated fees and rewards.

  • Thorough research of industry challenges and opportunities
  • Technology selection
  • Implementation of an eco-conscious pool mining platform
  • Development of a comprehensive rewards distribution model
Smart Mall, a retail platform for customer shopping experience
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NuPay

An efficient and sustainable blockchain platform

In partnership with NuPay Technologies, creators of a cutting-edge consensus mechanism Proof of Ethic (PoE), we developed HELO, a novel blockchain system that solves the so-called scalability trilemma. Powered by PoE, HELO offers exceptional performance while minimizing environmental impact.

  • A comprehensive market and technology research
  • Thorough technology documentation
  • Implementation of a fully-fledged blockchain ecosystem
  • Development and integration of the platform’s native token
Smart Mall, a retail platform for customer shopping experience
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Industry-specific R&D use cases

Gain a clearer understanding of how our R&D services can propel your business in its unique context.

Healthcare

  • Telemedicine platforms and virtual assistants for remote consultations
  • Secure storage of healthcare records
  • Transparent supply chain of medicine and elimination of counterfeiting
  • Data-driven insights on healthcare data
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Oil and gas

  • Energy tracking and carbon emissions reduction
  • AR-assisted maintenance and repair
  • Optimization of oil and product operations
  • Predictive maintenance and safety monitoring
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Finance and fintech

  • Risk management and alert systems
  • Automated collection and processing of relevant regulatory acts
  • All-in-one financial ecosystems
  • Blockchain-based financial instruments, CBDCs, and tokenized securities
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Supply chain and logistics

  • Data-driven logistics operations
  • Real-time asset tracking and reporting of anomalies
  • Driver behavior monitoring
  • Blockchain-based supply chains and document management systems
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Retail and ecommerce

  • Exploring opportunities in the metaverse
  • NFTs and loyalty solutions to increase consumer engagement
  • Robotic warehouses and AI-powered predictive analytics to optimize supply chains
  • GPT-like approach to marketing activities
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Our research and development process

Our team adopts a systematic and iterative approach, enabling us to deliver technically advanced solutions. Here are the specific steps, success criteria, and deliverables involved in our R&D process:

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01. Discovery and research

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02. Ideation and concept generation

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03. Prototype development and performance testing

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04. Complex algorithm design and modeling

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05. Iterative refinement and optimization

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06. Documentation and reporting

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07. Development and scaling

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Discovery and research

Our research and development consulting teams conduct a series of consultations to understand your key goals and perform a profound market analysis and technology scouting.

Deliverables

  • Findings from market and technology research, industry trend analysis, and competitor landscape assessment
  • Documentation of actionable opportunities
  • Feasibility studies

Success criteria

  • The depth of insights gained
  • The identification of actionable opportunities
  • The clarity of the presented information

Ideation and concept generation

To create innovative ideas and concepts, our team fosters collaborative brainstorming with cross-functional teams, domain experts, and client stakeholders.

Deliverables

  • Actionable plan for advancing your R&D initiatives
  • Strategic roadmap with defined steps and timelines
  • Business-aligned development milestones
  • Alternative technology application study

Success criteria

  • Roadmap's realism and comprehensiveness
  • Strategic alignment with business goals

Prototype development and performance testing

We create functional prototypes and PoC models using agile methodologies, interactive development, and thorough testing.

Deliverables

  • Functional prototypes of the identified opportunities that received the green light

Success criteria

  • Performance of these prototypes in initial testing or pilot projects

Complex algorithm design and modeling

Our R&D team crafts intricate algorithms to address specific challenges, employs advanced ML models, and analyzes different scenarios before full-scale implementation.

Deliverables

  • Detailed documentation of the designed algorithms and ML models
  • Analysis reports of the different scenarios considered, along with their refinement strategies

Success criteria

  • Confirmed predictability and reliability of the designed algorithms

Iterative refinement and optimization

Our R&D consulting services providers collect stakeholder and user feedback to identify areas for improvement and perform iterative prototype refinement and adjustment.

Deliverables

  • Refined prototype based on user and stakeholder feedback
  • Summary of data-driven insights for decision-making and solution prioritization

Success criteria

  • Demonstrable improvements in prototype functionality and performance

Documentation and reporting

To ensure mutual alignment and facilitate knowledge sharing, we document the entire R&D process, creating technical documentation reports and regular progress updates.

Deliverables

  • Research findings, design decisions, methodologies, iterations, and test results
  • Documentation outlining architecture and insights into the inner workings and technical aspects of the solution

Success criteria

  • Clarity, accuracy, and completeness of all documents

Development and scaling

Our team expands successful prototypes for broad deployment. We also perform continuous improvement based on feedback, insights, and emerging technologies.

Deliverables

  • Fully implemented and integrated solution ready for full-scale use
  • Documentation of the implementation process
  • Report on post-implementation improvements

Success criteria

  • Seamless transition from prototype to full-scale implementation
  • Successful deployment without disruption to existing processes
  • Stakeholder and user feedback

PixelPlex expert team

Equipped with a diverse set of skills and proficiencies, our talented R&D team can address any challenge.

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Accumulated expertise. Through research delivered for our clients, we’ve accumulated a set of best practices for optimal results.

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Industry versatility. 17 years of experience and vast expertise enables us to tailor solutions to specific industry challenges.

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Innovation-driven. We’ve forged proprietary technologies and methodologies for delivering cutting-edge solutions.

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Partner approach. Rather than just a service provider, we act as your partner in digital transformation, helping you achieve impactful results.

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Security-focused. We incorporate robust security protocols and trends into our solutions, ensuring robust data protection.

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Analyst’s recognition. Our expertise is continually endorsed by leading industry analysts, demonstrating our dedication to quality.

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