+**Early Stage** refers to the initial period in a project's, venture's, or organism's lifecycle. It is a critical phase of nascent [Development](/wiki/development) where fundamental structures are formed and potential directions are explored, often requiring [Seed Funding](/wiki/seed_funding) in business contexts. This period is characterized by high uncertainty and significant foundational work.
+## See also
+- [Startup](/wiki/startup)
+- [Growth](/wiki/growth)
+- [Innovation](/wiki/innovation)
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