How Crews & Agents Work

Understanding the building blocks of AI-powered innovation

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What is an Agent?

An AI Agent is a specialized virtual collaborator with deep expertise in a specific domain. Think of an agent as a seasoned expert who brings:

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Domain Expertise

Each agent has mastered specific knowledge areas, from fintech innovation to patent law, from manufacturing processes to healthcare solutions.

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Proven Techniques

Agents apply methodologies, frameworks, and analytical tools that professionals use in their fields.

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Communication Style

Each agent has a unique voice and approach—some are technical and precise, others creative and exploratory.

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Collaboration DNA

Agents are designed to work well with other agents and with you, combining perspectives for richer insights.

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Example Agents

  • Fintech Innovation Specialist: Expert in blockchain, digital assets, and payment systems
  • PCT Virtual Examiner: Specialist in international patent applications and patentability assessment
  • Manufacturing Process Engineer: Expert in production optimization and quality control
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What is a Crew?

A Crew is a curated team of AI agents designed to collaborate on specific types of projects. Crews bring together complementary expertise to tackle complex challenges.

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Patent Crew

A specialized team focused on transforming innovations into patent applications. Includes patent specialists, technical writers, and virtual examiners who work together to develop robust IP protection.

Patent Specialists Technical Writers Virtual Examiners
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Startup Crew

Agents aligned to help launch ventures, from market validation to pitch development. Combines business strategists, UX designers, and financial planners.

Business Strategists Market Analysts Financial Planners
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R&D Crew

Research and development focused teams that help refine technical innovations, conduct feasibility studies, and plan implementation.

Research Scientists Engineers Innovation Strategists
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Crowdfunding Crew

Specialists in campaign strategy, community building, and storytelling to help bring innovations to market through crowdfunding.

Campaign Strategists Content Creators Community Managers
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Why Crews?

Complex innovation challenges benefit from multiple perspectives. Crews ensure you have the right mix of expertise, reducing the need to manually assemble teams or worry about gaps in knowledge.

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What is an Agent Coordinator?

An Agent Coordinator is a specialized orchestrator that manages multi-agent collaboration. Think of it as a project manager for your AI crew.

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Task Routing

Routes questions and tasks to the most appropriate agent based on their expertise and current context.

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Integration

Combines insights from multiple agents into coherent, actionable recommendations.

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Workflow Management

Ensures tasks are completed in the right sequence, with proper handoffs between agents.

How Coordinators Work

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    Understand Your Goal

    The coordinator analyzes your project objective and requirements.

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    Activate Relevant Agents

    Selects and engages the right experts from your crew.

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    Facilitate Collaboration

    Manages communication between agents, ensuring information flows smoothly.

  4. 4

    Synthesize Results

    Combines individual agent outputs into unified deliverables.

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How You Interact

Invent.sg provides multiple ways to collaborate with agents and crews, tailored to different innovation needs.

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1. Direct Chat

Start a conversation with any single agent. Ask questions, explore ideas, or work through challenges one-on-one.

Best for: Focused exploration, skill-specific tasks, learning from an expert

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2. Crew Sessions

Launch a project with a pre-configured crew. The coordinator manages collaboration, and you interact with the team through guided workflows.

Best for: Complex projects, patent applications, startup launches, R&D initiatives

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3. Custom Teams

Build your own crew by selecting specific agents. Mix industry experts, virtuosos, and specialists to match your unique needs.

Best for: Specialized challenges, cross-industry innovation, unconventional projects

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4. Guided Workflows

Follow structured workflows where the coordinator guides you through stages, activating agents at the right moments.

Best for: First-time users, standardized processes, step-by-step guidance

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What is a Workflow?

A Workflow is a structured sequence of tasks and interactions designed to achieve a specific innovation outcome. Workflows orchestrate when agents participate and what they deliver.

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Stages

Workflows are divided into logical stages (e.g., Ideation → Refinement → Documentation → Review).

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Tasks

Each stage contains specific tasks that agents complete, with clear inputs and outputs.

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Gates

Checkpoints where you review progress and decide whether to continue, iterate, or pivot.

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Deliverables

Concrete outputs at each stage (e.g., patent draft, market analysis, business plan).

Example Workflow: Patent Application

Stage 1

Invention Disclosure

Technical writer helps you document your innovation

Stage 2

Prior Art Search

Patent specialist searches existing patents and analyzes novelty

Stage 3

Claims Drafting

Patent attorney agent drafts claims and specification

Stage 4

Internal Review

Virtual examiner reviews for patentability and suggests improvements

Stage 5

Filing Preparation

Coordinator prepares final documents for jurisdiction filing

Ready to Start?

Explore our agent profiles to find the right expertise for your project, or jump directly into a crew workflow.