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Technology Landscape
Explore and understand new areas and make informed decisions.
Master scientific, technology and market trends, use strong facts and figures to make the right decisions and shape business cases, strategy and roadmaps
Domains mapped to date
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Efficiency on our clientsʼ strategy
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Average delivery time
6 -
Weeks
How it works
What a Technology Landscape includes
Make the abstract tangible — here is exactly what you get a view of.
Key players & providers
Who is active in the space — startups, corporates, universities, and research labs mapped by relevance.
Technology maturity levels
TRL-mapped view of where each approach sits — from early research to commercially deployed solutions.
White spaces & gaps
Unoccupied areas in the domain where no strong solution exists — your highest-value innovation targets.
Emerging technology signals
Early-stage approaches gaining momentum — often invisible to traditional R&D scanning methods.
Competitive positioning
How your organisation sits relative to peers — where you lead, where you lag, and where to focus next.
Strategic recommendations
Expert-led interpretation of the map — not just data, but clear direction on where to invest or avoid.
What's in it for you
From brief to intelligence map in 4 steps
01
Define domain
We co-scope the technology domain, boundaries, and strategic questions you need answered.
02
Scan & collect
Experts scan patents, papers, startups, market data, and our 8M+ network simultaneously.
03
Structure & map
Raw signals are organised into the maturity × adoption matrix with player and gap analysis.
04
Deliver & advise
You receive the visual map, written recommendations, and a strategic executive-level debrief session.
TYPICAL TIMELINE
Week 1
Define domain
Week 2-3
Scan & collect
Week 3-5
Structure & map
WEEK 5-10
Deliver & advise
FAQ
Common questions
How is this different from a desk research report?
A desk report aggregates existing information. A technology landscape actively taps our databases and
network to surface non-obvious players, unpublished research, and first-hand signals – then analyses and
structures them visually for strategic decision making.
How long does it take?
Typically 6 weeks from kick-off to final delivery. Broader domains may take up to 10 weeks. We set realistic timeline after the scoping call.
What do you need from us?
A 60-minute scoping call with a technical or strategy lead. You define the domain, boundaries, and key decisions the landscape should inform. We handle everything else.
Can it feed directly to a technology search?
Yes – and we recommend it. The landscape defines the solution space; the Technology Search then
targets the most promising area within it. Many clients run both in sequence.
BEST COMBINATION
For best results, pair with
A Technology Landscape rarely stands alone. It creates the intelligence needed to narrow the field toward a specific solution or continuously monitor how it evolves.
INTELLIGENCE-LED
The Technology Landscape defines the field; Technology Search narrows it to a concrete, implementable solution once the strategic direction is clear.
88%
solution-fit accuracy
06
weeks average turnaround
Solution fit
82%
AND/OR
AI-POWERED
Surface relevant technologies, experts, and
market signals on demand between searches —
so your intelligence never goes stale.
24/7
live signals
160%
pipeline speed
Network reach
88%
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Our experts identify and validate solutions in weeks, not months. Pick a time that
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Development
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Innovation & Strategic Business Development
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