QReserve’s Digital Workflow Platform Expands Successfully from a University Lab to Global Markets

Brandon Abe, co-founder of QReserve, launched his company out of a need to optimize underutilized research equipment. QReserve is an innovative online SaaS platform that offers smart calendar and workflow solutions aimed at helping organizations effectively manage access to their facilities, services, equipment, and spaces.

Over the last decade, QReserve's journey has involved overcoming various challenges, including navigating the complexities of funding through grants and customer revenue, as well as dealing with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, the company operated with a small, ad-hoc team, but it has since evolved into a more structured business with a larger staff of full-time employees.

A key aspect of QReserve's growth has been its collaboration with Innovation Factory, a resource that has played a pivotal role in refining its business model. Through this partnership, QReserve has benefited from essential mentorship, connections to grants, and opportunities such as LiONS LAIR, which helped sharpen their business pitch and expand their professional network. These resources have been instrumental in positioning QReserve for further growth and development.

Looking ahead, the QReserve team is poised to tackle larger markets and build on the foundation they have established. Their story exemplifies how leveraging ecosystem resources can drive business success and enable companies to meet broader market demands.

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