RAPAT for Excel 365
RAPAT is an easy-to-use Excel-based Innovation Management and Guidance Tool, designed to help innovators better understand and efficiently navigate the technical and commercial barriers to product development, qualification and deployment.
The tool helps to:
Define technology and user requirements
Understand and manage commercial and technical risks
Plan required testing and assurance activities
Prepare funding applications, including market appraisals, TRL assessment and cost estimates
Align with responsible innovation expectations
Document fulfilment of requirements to facilitate product acceptance/certification
It is also able to support acceptance/procurement authorities reviewing the submitted evidence of a new product's fitness for purpose and certification when required.
This Excel add-in is designed for use with Office 365 and can operate on both Windows and Mac operating systems, with an active internet connection required when using the tool. Operating through Office 365 it provides truly collaborative working with capability for development teams to use the tool concurrently.
The tool and supporting guidance are currently provided in English. Further details about the tool functionality are provided in the pdf at the bottom of this page. For more information, including a demo and details of the available training and application support, please contact RAPAT@astrimar.com.
The previous desktop version of RAPAT has now been withdrawn ahead of the release of RAPAT for Excel 365. Details of how to purchase RAPAT for Excel 365 are available below, or you can go directly to the RAPAT for Excel 365 App download in Microsoft Appsource. For any other queries please contact us at RAPAT@astrimar.com
If you are an organisation that supports product developers, you may be interested in the benefits of becoming an ambassador for the tool. If so please email us at the above email address.
| License Type | Annual Subscription | Monthly Subscription | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trial | 7 days for free | Access to all features | |
| Starter | £400/user | £35/user |
Aimed at those just starting out, looking to get early funding and still in concept development, provides access to:
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| Developer | £1000/user | £85/user |
Aimed at those who have funding to start to build a team and develop to a concept demonstration / prototype. Provides access to all starter sheets plus:
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| Demonstrator | £1500/user | £125/user |
Aimed at those who are looking to demonstrate their technology is ready for use / certification. This license provides access to all the Developer sheets plus:
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| Premium/Expert | Price on enquiry | Price on enquiry | Aimed at those using RAPAT as part of their business to support developer organisations. Provides access to all sheets and adaptability within sheets to provide bespoke and enhanced functionality. |