Research Service
Technology Scouting & Innovation Research
Help corporates identify emerging technologies, evaluate startups, and benchmark their own innovation programs with a practitioner's eye.
Practitioner network spanning corporates, startups, and research institutions across 4 industries
TRL-grounded assessments, not hype-cycle positioning
Direct experience evaluating hundreds of technology vendors at Accuris/IHS Markit
Understand both the technology and the commercial viability
Our Methodology
Innovation Requirements and Technology Thesis Definition
Work with the client to define the innovation thesis, technology requirements, and evaluation criteria for scouting.
Systematic Landscape Scanning
Scan across corporates, startups, universities, and research labs using structured databases, patent filings, and industry networks.
TRL-Based Evaluation and Shortlisting
Evaluate identified technologies using Technology Readiness Level frameworks, filtering for maturity, fit, and commercial viability.
Validated Profiles with Contact Paths
Develop detailed profiles of shortlisted technologies and companies, including validated contact paths for engagement.
Match-Making Support and Engagement Facilitation
Facilitate introductions and support initial engagement between the client and identified technology partners.
What We Deliver
Emerging technology assessments with TRL evaluation
Innovation landscape mapping across corporates, startups, and universities
Targeted startup and scaleup scouting with validated profiles
Technology benchmarking against competitors
University and research lab tracking
Research-to-commercialization pathway analysis
Who It's For
Corporate venturing and innovation teams at large enterprises
R&D directors scouting for external technology partners
Defense primes evaluating dual-use commercial technologies
Private equity firms conducting technology due diligence
Expected Outcomes
Curated Technology Shortlists
Shortlists of technologies with TRL assessment, timeline to deployment, and strategic fit evaluation.
Innovation Landscape Maps
Visual and analytical maps showing competitive positioning of technologies, players, and investment trends.
Validated Startup Profiles
Startup profiles with financial and technical due diligence, not just marketing summaries.
Partnership and Licensing Opportunities
Identification of research partnership and licensing opportunities aligned with the client's innovation strategy.
Illustrative Projects
Carbon Capture Technology Scouting
Identifying 20 startups working on DAC and point-source capture
Autonomous Systems Startup Scan
Scouting commercial autonomous capabilities for defense applications
Advanced Materials Innovation Map
Mapping R&D landscape for lightweight composites across universities and startups
Engagement Models
Targeted Scout
Focused search on a specific technology domain or capability gap with curated shortlist delivery.
4-6 weeks
Innovation Landscape Study
Comprehensive multi-domain mapping covering technologies, players, patents, and investment trends.
8-12 weeks
Continuous Scouting Retainer
Ongoing quarterly scans of evolving technology landscapes with updated shortlists and alerts.
Ongoing quarterly
Key Focus Areas
Interested in Tech Scouting?
Every engagement starts with a free diagnostic call. Tell us about your research needs and we'll scope a bespoke engagement.
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