Researchers usually don't reach to companies since the university owns the IP and they have a licensing office that does this function. Is it a tool for them?
Newbie here, where's the intersection between object detection and OCR?
For example, if I have images in different pdf files that I want to compare or trying to identify information on the wine label, what are criteria to consider on which method to use?
No problem, but this feels more like an enterprise process than a self serve SaaS solution. I'm not saying that is bad, but had the impression it is more self service such as I could select needed integrations and see pricing. I'd consider that more user friendly than contact sales.
I'm not this space but is this like bill.com where users can schedule payments? I'm assuming it is more advanced but don't have experience in this workflow.
In my experience, cost is not related to materials and labor. For example, CROs know if they're likely the only company that can make a product and will charge accordingly. Often and to me sadly, a bidding processes is needed to determine market value of production. I've seen CROs instantly cut pricing in half if you present another option.
I would be cautious with chemical database (unsure which you are using) as there are companies that post chemicals as lead generation and cannot make them.
If you solve the selection of the best route, helping with sourcing the product may not be worth your resources. In other words, just that piece alone, if done well, is very valuable and hope the market sees it.