HOW WE WORK

Four steps · one scouting framework

From an open question to the right partner in four steps.

A single-minded, rigorous process around which every TechScout scout is trained. Structured enough to be repeatable, creative enough to find what others miss.

The four steps

Scroll through the four steps. Each one builds on the last.

STEP 01

Imagine

STEP 02

Explore

STEP 03

Deep Dive

STEP 04

Connect

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01
IMAGINE

Solution Pathways Analysis

We frame your challenge scientifically and map every credible route to a solution turning an initial brief into clear, prioritised pathways.

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02
EXPLORE

Mapping of Partners & Technologies

A worldwide search across academia, start-ups and industry to map the partners and technologies that fit the requested solutions, wherever they are.

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03
DEEP DIVE

Rank the Best Solutions & Integrate into Client Solution

Candidates are scored against your criteria, tiered and pressure-tested with you then integrated into the client solution, rich in analysis yet quickly actionable.

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04
CONNECT

Organisation & Management of Discussions

We initiate and manage the initial partner discussions on your behalf to accelerate the discussion process between the client and the selected innovators.

Proof, not promises

See the process applied to real challenges.

From sugar reduction to lower-carbon hydrogen, a selection of the problems our scouts have cracked across six sectors.

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A team trained around one process.

Our scouts are PhD-level experts in fields such as food science, polymer chemistry, biotechnology and green chemistry. We've developed a core scouting framework around which every scout is trained. The result is a single-minded process and a team with a single purpose: providing the world's best technology scouting.

See how we will work on your challenge.

Book a 30-minute intro call & we'll map the first pathways together.

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