* Don't worry about having a patent that is issued! The USPTO is now taking two years for new filers to recieve thier first office action, so your patents won't issue for a minimum of three years.
* File patents early. A common practice is to file a provisional patent (US only) and you have one year to gather some data.
* Make a deal with your patent counsel. Although most companies these days will not take stock, they may be interested in an option on the technology should you not be funded.
* Take a job at a University where you may be able to nourish the idea. One option would be to take a University position to try to get funds via grants to develop your idea. Many Universities would be very supportive if you talk to the technology transfer office and let them know you have an idea that you think is worth starting a company around, just make sure you understand the conflict of interest policy of the University first.
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