The agreement with an early customer who evaluates the chip and gives feedback in return for early access, support and often preferential terms.
Agreement or business case Work product in the Fabless startup chip lifecycle
Design partners shape the product and validate it in real systems, but both sides need clear commitments. The agreement sets what each party provides and who owns feedback and improvements. Without it, partners drift away, feedback is informal and disputes can arise over IP or pricing.
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