NIST MEPManufacturing
Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Connect with a local manufacturing center for supplier development, process improvement, scaling, and commercialization support.
Phone800-MEP-4MFGHQ301-975-5020
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Acorium resource network
Commercialization
Find manufacturing, packaging, regulatory, licensing, retail, distribution, export, and business-growth resources.
Acorium does not endorse, employ, or guarantee any outside provider. Use these public contact points to investigate fit, qualifications, pricing, eligibility, and current availability for yourself.
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ThomasnetSourcing
North American supplier discovery
Search manufacturers and suppliers for components, materials, packaging, fabrication, contract manufacturing, and production.
ToolSupplier Discovery
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PMMI ProSourcePackaging
Packaging and processing suppliers
Search packaging machinery, materials, processing equipment, and related suppliers in the PMMI directory.
Emailprosource@pmmi.orgPhone888-ASK-PMMI
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PMMIDistribution
Find sales agents and distributors
Search PMMI’s directory of sales agents and distributors for processing and packaging machinery, materials, and components.
Emailinfo@pmmi.orgPhone888-ASK-PMMI
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U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationRegulatory
FDA small-business assistance
Small-business assistance and regulatory contacts for FDA-regulated products.
Phone1-888-463-6332
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FDA Center for Devices and Radiological HealthRegulatory
Medical device industry assistance
Ask questions about the regulatory process for medical devices through the Division of Industry and Consumer Education.
Phone800-638-2041EmailDICE@fda.hhs.gov
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Federal Communications CommissionRegulatory
FCC-recognized testing laboratories
Find recognized accredited laboratories for radio-frequency equipment authorization testing.
Phone1-888-225-5322
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A2LATesting
Accredited testing laboratory directory
Search accredited testing and calibration organizations by technical field and accreditation scope.
DirectoryMechanical, chemical, calibration, product-safety and other fields
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GS1 USRetail
UPC / GTIN barcodes
Obtain authentic product identifiers and barcodes used by retailers and major ecommerce marketplaces.
Phone937-435-3870Emailinfo@gs1us.org
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RangeMeRetail
Retail buyer discovery
Create a supplier profile and present consumer products to retail and foodservice buyers searching for new brands.
PlatformCommercial third-party service; review terms and fees before use
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FaireDistribution
Wholesale marketplace
Wholesale marketplace connecting brands with independent retailers and approved business buyers.
PlatformCommercial third-party marketplace; review current seller terms
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Licensing Executives Society USA & CanadaLicensing
Licensing professional network
Professional network for intellectual property, technology transfer, licensing, and business-development professionals.
ChaptersRegional chapters are available across the U.S. and Canada
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U.S. Commercial ServiceExport
Export assistance
Find a local trade specialist for export counseling, market-entry planning, distributor/buyer searches, and international expansion.
CoverageMore than 100 U.S. offices plus international offices
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SCOREMentoring
Free commercialization mentor
Search mentors by expertise such as manufacturing, product development, ecommerce, marketing, retail, and supply chain.
ServiceFree one-on-one mentoring
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U.S. Small Business AdministrationMentoring
Local business-growth counseling
Find SBDCs and other SBA resource partners for growth planning, marketing, capital preparation, and local business support.
AccessSearch by ZIP code
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Before you contact anyone: do not send sensitive invention details until you understand the recipient’s confidentiality practices. For regulated, legal, engineering, financial, or investment decisions, use appropriately qualified professionals. Resource information can change; verify current requirements on the linked organization’s own site. Directory reviewed August 2026.