Development Consultants Inc.
Research ServicesIndiana, United States0-1 Employees
Development Consultants Inc. is a Lafayette, Indiana-based firm that operates within the research services industry, offering strategic consulting and networking support focused on advanced materials design and manufacturing. The company helps a range of clients—including startups, established industries pursuing new products, organizations that have received small business innovation research grants, and university or research-based entities—by establishing connections with the U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies, as well as with synergistic partners to advance product and service development. Its services center on project management, strategic business planning, marketing, and identifying funding sources, with an emphasis on aligning client innovations with government programs and research initiatives. Founded in 2008 by Mark R. Pipes and supported by technical guidance from R. Byron Pipes, the firm also advises national and international universities on planning research programs, educational activities, and facility developments. The firm’s role places it at the intersection of defense-related research needs, higher education, and industry collaboration, facilitating the progression of client innovations toward government requirements and broader research objectives.