Technology Scouting · Open Innovation

The premium technology-scouting and open-innovation partner for chemistry and life sciences. We map the global landscape, rank the best solutions and connect you to the right partners.

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Solving innovation challenges for the world's largest companies.

L'Oréal
BASF
Nestlé
General Mills
Colgate
DuPont
Essity
Cargill
Bayer
Ecolab
Borealis
Energizer
Under Armour
Merck
Philip Morris International
Olipop
TotalEnergies
Twinings
Chambroad
L'Oréal
BASF
Nestlé
General Mills
Colgate
DuPont
Essity
Cargill
Bayer
Ecolab
Borealis
Energizer
Under Armour
Merck
Philip Morris International
Olipop
TotalEnergies
Twinings
Chambroad
Industries we serve

Deep expertise across six core sectors.

From FMCG to Advanced Materials, we scout where the challenge is complex and the stakes are high.

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How we work

From an open question to the right partner in four deliberate moves.

No black box. Every engagement runs through the same rigorous process, so you always know where you stand and why.

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STEP 01

Imagine

Frame the challenge. Define the solution space.

STEP 02

Explore

Map the global technology landscape.

STEP 03

Deep Dive

Rank and analyse the best-fit solutions.

STEP 04

Connect

Facilitate the first partner conversations.

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Why TechScout

High quality results, personalized service.

We are not a generic consultancy. You work directly with senior scientists who understand the science before they start the search.

Premium, not generic

A PhD-level, hands-on team. You work directly with the experts working on your scouting project.

Scientific depth

Real chemistry and life-science expertise: we understand the problem before searching.

Actionable results

Results are tailored to specific needs in an actionable format that allows you to quickly engage next steps.

A connected network

An innovator network that helps create concrete value.

The people

A management team that combines business and scientific experience.

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John Schulten

John Schulten

CEO & Co-Founder

Leads strategy and client relationships. Ex-Accenture; Yale & NYU Stern.

Muriel Thouvenin

Muriel Thouvenin

CSO & Co-Founder, PhD

Heads our Technology Assessment Group. PhD in polymer chemistry; postdoc at the University of Tokyo.

Alla Malinenko

Alla Malinenko

Vice President, PhD

Leads operations, new business development and strategy. PhD in physical chemistry, University of Bordeaux.

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