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 # Introduction
 
+This is a page describing a proposed mass-volume SoC (minimum 1 million
+units for commercial viability).  It outlines:
+
+* the NREs involved (realistically USD $12m)
+* proposes a fair market price (around $12-13)
+* estimates a manufacturing cost (around $3.50 to $4)
+* realistic industry-standard timescales (12-18 months).
+
+Several ways in which this may be achieved include:
+
+* VC investors (typically requires multiple LOIs and customer committments)
+* European Union Grants (such as [SiPearl](https://www.eenewsanalog.com/news/european-processor-startup-gets-eu62-million-kickstart-grant) and the [EPI](https://www.european-processor-initiative.eu/dissemination-material/epi-consortium-members-list/) )
+* Direct OEM / Customer investment: pre-orders in effect
+
+With enough direct customers, VC funding may not even be needed.  This is
+a preferred route that is not unreasonable and has been achieved before
+in the Silicon Industry.
 
 # Specs for 22/28nm SOC