It undertakes a radical approach in product research and development which aims to achieve dramatically greater results in shorter time frames. The radical approach does come with a price – the success of the research is not guaranteed and you may lose your entire investment in the R&D project without any outcome. So you are advised to use it in combination with traditional R&D units as part of a greater strategy.

Its pros and cons in a nutshell:
Pros:
A successful radical R&D project advances your technology by leaps and bounds that otherwise cannot be achieved with traditional R&D projects. In a market where product differentiation is hard to come by, being a distinctive technology leader can give you a major competitive advantage.

Cons:
A radical R&D project is less predictable than traditional R&D projects and failure is commonplace.

Gameplay Instructions 
Follow the below steps for setting up and operating a Radical R&D unit.

Set up a Chief Technical Officer’s Office in your Headquarters.