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Grant Boyd answered:

Hello,

I like the notion that you have an idea and want to make it successful, but I am afraid that you are just trying to sell an idea that already exists. This idea has been around for quite a while; the only problem is that no one has made a good proof of the concept.

That is where you can come in, You will need to make a prototype (first having to learn the skills necessary). Obviously, this costs money. So to answer your question, I think that Government Funding would be a good place to start. If you search 'Government Grants/Funds for Entrepreneurship' (or something like that) there will tons of things that pop up. Hopefully, one of these will have the criteria that is similar to your vision, so you can apply for it.

I also think that the application will help you hammer out your thoughts and help you decide if you want to move forward with this and if so, how you can go about it.

I think that is a good place to start, as with talking to the entrepreneurship department at your local university and accessing some of those resources.

I hope that this adequately answered your question. I would love to talk with you more.

Respectfully,

Grant

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