Product validation testing platform

De-risk launches by confirming consumer demand before production.

Identify which concepts have the highest purchase intent and repeat-buy potential.

Optimize product positioning, messaging, and packaging to drive conversion.

Design your test

Define your objectives, create your survey, and set parameters for your ideal testers.

We ship your products

We handle recruitment and distribution to get your products into the right homes.

See your data instantly

Gather feedback through our platform and transform data into actionable insights.

Concept prioritization

Identify which new product ideas have the strongest consumer pull before investing in development. Validation testing reveals which concepts spark genuine interest and purchase intent, helping you focus resources on the winners early.

Competitive performance analysis

Measure how your product performs against established category competitors through blind testing with real consumers. Identify specific areas where you lead the market and uncover improvement opportunities that could give you a decisive advantage.

Formula stability assessment

Test how your product maintains quality and performance across different storage conditions, temperatures, and timeframes. Prevent customer complaints and returns by ensuring consistent product experience throughout the entire shelf life.

Price & positioning optimization

Test different price points, value propositions, and brand messages with your target consumers before launch. This ensures you enter the market with a positioning strategy that maximizes conversion and perceived value.

How does product validation testing protect against costly recalls and brand damage? A: Product validation testing identifies safety, performance, and compliance risks early in development, reducing the likelihood of product recalls that erode brand trust. By combining functional testing (does the product work as intended?) and efficacy testing (does it deliver promised benefits?), Highlight ensures your product meets both technical and consumer expectations. Our vetted tester community delivers 98 to 99% reliable data compared to industry averages of 70%, so you can launch with confidence knowing your product is validated against real-world use.

What’s the fastest way to get reliable consumer insights without sacrificing quality? A: Most traditional validation studies take months, but Highlight delivers in-home usage testing (IHUT) insights in as little as three weeks. Consumers test products in their natural environments, giving authentic feedback you can trust. With a rigorous recruitment process including a 48% acceptance rate and red-herring screening, we maintain over 90% completion rates. That means you get high-quality validation data quickly, helping you accelerate decisions and reduce time to market without compromising on accuracy.

Can product validation testing reach niche or hard-to-find audiences? A: Yes. Highlight can recruit highly specific consumer segments, even audiences with a 3% or lower incidence rate that traditional market research struggles to access. Whether you need feedback from parents of children with food allergies, left-handed musicians, or specialised medical device users, our platform matches your product with the right testers. By validating products with niche audiences, you gain actionable insights into unique consumer needs and increase your chances of achieving true product-market fit.

What’s the difference between functional testing and efficacy testing? A: Functional testing confirms your product performs correctly under everyday conditions, focusing on usability, durability, and technical performance. Efficacy testing validates that your product delivers the promised outcomes and supports your claims, for example “removes 99% of pet hair”. Together, these methods ensure your marketing aligns with consumer reality. Highlight’s quality-first approach reduces junk responses to just 1 to 2%, giving you dependable product validation data you can act on.

How can product validation testing drive product improvements and innovation? A: Product validation is not just about risk reduction, it is also a tool for continuous improvement. Highlight enables diagnostic testing and co-creation studies, where consumers collaborate on refining product features and identifying unmet needs. Longitudinal research and sentiment analysis reveal how perceptions evolve, helping you spot innovation opportunities before competitors do. With reliable, high-quality feedback, you can transform consumer insights into market-ready innovations that strengthen your product portfolio.

Validate market fit before you launch

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Measure purchase intent, product appeal, and competitive positioning before committing to production

Rapid validation cycles

Precise consumer matching

Predictive launch analytics

How Freestyle Snacks used product validation testing to validate a new product concept

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Design your test

We ship your products

See your data instantly

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Concept prioritization

Competitive performance analysis

Formula stability assessment

Price & positioning optimization

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