Definition
Research and development to create new technology.
Examples
R&D spending was high during prototyping.
Origin
Modern business/startup term; used as practical shorthand in product, growth, and investing.
Use it in Nautis
Track r&d alongside everything else in your startup.
Nautis brings planning, fundraising, finance, and operations into one AI-native workspace — so concepts like r&d stop being spreadsheet trivia and start showing up where decisions get made.