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5. Budget

Expense CategoryExpense DescriptionMonthly Cost EstimateAnnual Cost Estimate
SalariesEmbedded Software Engineers (3)$10,000$120,000
SalariesElectrical Engineers (3)$10,000$120,000
SalariesArchitects (3)$10,000$120,000
Employee BenefitsHealth Insurance, Retirement Contributions$9,000$108,000
Office Space RentalBased on local market rates$8,000$96,000
UtilitiesElectricity, Water, Internet$2,000$24,000
EquipmentComputers, Office Supplies, Tools, etc$4,000$48,000
Software LicensesCAD, Simulation, Project Management Tools$3,000$36,000
Travel ExpensesFlights, Accommodations, Transportation$4,000$48,000
Permits & Regulatory ComplianceMunicipal, Environmental, Safety $1,000$12,000
Marketing & SalesAdvertising, Promotions, Events$2,000$24,000
R&D CostsTesting, Prototyping, Materials$6,000$72,000
InsuranceLiability, Property, Workers’ Compensation$2,000$24,000
MiscellaneousContingency Fund for Unexpected Expenses$3,000$24,000
Total Expenses$73,000$876,000
$876,000 x 6 years = $5,256,000

This estimated expense table is for our seeding fund, which we will use for 6 years to establish presence, authority and control of Cuebas’s power supply.