REPLIKA LLC | Application Preview
REPLIKA LLC is applying for government grants to support its operations and product development. The funding will be directed toward securing a patent, covering manufacturing costs, conducting further research and development, and launching an online store.
The business plans to continue manufacturing its current product and explore new developments related to both its offering and the broader gaming community over the next five years.
As a disabled veteran, the founder shares a personal connection to gaming, which has allowed him to bond with fellow veterans. After service, he faced difficulties returning to civilian life and shifted careers from being a barber to developing his product. The inspiration behind this project stems from gaming experiences shared with his terminally ill father.
REPLIKA LLC aims to provide an ergonomic solution for gamers, focusing on an attachment specifically designed for Xbox controllers that enhances gameplay without disrupting existing features. The product stands out from competitors like Scuf Gaming, Sony, and Microsoft by maintaining compatibility with other accessories and offering a unique approach to controller enhancement. The intention is to manufacture the product in the USA using aluminum or steel, contributing to the local economy while expanding to other gaming platforms over time.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 93-2498571
Location: Platte City, MO, United States
Length of Operation: 1-5
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: Less than $100k
Annual Gross Expense: Less than $100k
Open to Loans: NO
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Funding Usage
I plan on using the funds acquired to fund my patent, manufacturing costs, further research and development, and start my online shop.
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Business Plan
In the next five years, I intend on continuing manufacturing my current product and researching and developing new products related to my own product. And new products relating to the community of the gaming industry. As a disabled Veteran I have found passion for playing video games and through video games I've been able to connect with many of my brothers and sisters I met while serving in the United States Marine Corps. After my time in the Marines I came home to Kansas City Missouri, where I was born and raised, at which time I tried going back to school at UMKC, and struggled to find my footing, I dropped out due to medical reasons, and spent time searching for my next career, eventually I decided to become a barber, I cut hair for many years and enjoyed it. During the time I was cutting hair, I began development of my product. During this almost a year of research and development I had an unforeseen issue with my father, who has become terminally ill with cancer. I have taken a step back from my career as a barber and have been taking care of my father and mother during this time, while also developing my product and starting my business. My father is the reason I started playing video games and we have been playing together on the days he can. With my product, I want to ensure that there is an ergonomic solution to the video game community when it comes to controllers. I have developed such a product, so that many generations can continue to game together. I thank you for your consideration in this grant!
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Self Identified Competition
My top competitors are, Scuf Gaming, Sony, and Microsoft. Scuf is typically considered to be the founder of the ergonomic controller with paddles on the back of the controller. This allows you to not remove your thumbs from the thumbsticks during game play, while still being able to press the buttons the you would typically have to press with your right thumb. This allows for better looking, movement, crouching, jumping, ect., all while never having to take your thumbs off the of sticks. Xbox (Microsoft), Playstation (Sony), as well as many others have adopted this concept. My Product is specifically designed for the Xbox controller as an attachment, using what the controller already has, in a way that no one has done before, all while maintaining the ergonomic aspect that the gaming community has come to love. My goal is to develop this product and use any gained capital to develop this same feel for other controllers/ gaming platforms. My Product is specifically designed for the Xbox controller as an attachment, Attaching to the controller, using what the controller already has, in a way that no one has done before, all while maintaining the ergonomic aspect that the gaming community has come to love. My goal is to develop this product and use any gained capital to develop this same feel for other controllers/ gaming platforms. I think one of the key features to my product that stands out is that it does not interfere with other attachments to controller, such as headsets. This also is compatible with 3 different controllers the Xbox has already developed and will be manufactured in aluminum or steel, all right here in the USA. Ensuring money goes back into our economy.
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