The following examples describe hypothetical applications of Cosolvent to open up and serve a variety of thin markets. The starting point for the list was generated partially with the help of ChatGPT, but has had a lot of subsequent editing. The common thread is that some (probably many) thin markets are only thin because they lack the basic information exchange necessary to make specific exchanges possible. It is our hypothesis that a RAG+LLM system could go a long way to help the participants find each other and discover how to converse.
Unlocks underutilized industrial capacity by giving startups, SMEs, schools, and makers access to advanced tools—CNC mills, laser cutters, industrial 3D printers—on a fractional basis.
Reduces waste and food insecurity by connecting farms, grocers, and restaurants with community kitchens, shelters, and buyers who can use surplus in fractional lots.
Connects artisans—weavers, potters, metalsmiths, textile dyers, instrument makers—with learners, collectors, and cultural institutions that value authentic craft and heritage techniques.
By connecting schools and teachers with fractional experts who can deliver advanced topics, enrichment modules, and targeted interventions, the exchange converts scarce expertise into an abundant, shareable resource.
Unlocks authentic, small group tourism hosted by locals—craft lessons, neighborhood walks, heritage cooking—built on safety, quality, and cultural respect.
Builds a transparent, hyper-local marketplace for small-scale civic repair—benches, signs, lighting, sidewalks—connecting residents, local contractors, and municipal crews.
Matches SMEs and researchers seeking narrow IP or datasets with small rights holders—labs, independent inventors, creators—who struggle to commercialize.
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