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SPECIALIZED AREAS OF PRACTICE

Our Specialized Areas of Practice are designed to support activities across the Innovation System, with a focus on maximizing the benefits and value from investments in science and technology.

Science & Technology Intelligence

For prioritizing and positioning science and innovation (S&I) policies, programs and strategies
To leverage and exploit new S&I/R&D opportunities
To map the innovation value chain

3rd Party Objective Market and Commercialization Assessments

To assess commercial potential, economic impact and broader social benefits of new and emerging scientific knowledge, technologies and products.
To assess market and technical risk
To assess and prioritize market potential and opportunities
To support funding and investment decisions
To enhance and support R&D funding proposals

Market/Commercialization Strategies

To position and transition new technologies and products in the market
To identify market entry barriers
To initiate R&D and commercialization collaborations
To position R&D for downstream commercialization opportunities

IP Management

Patent portfolio audits
Disclosure evaluation
IP protection recommendations

Knowledge Transfer and Commercialization Tools

Development of novel tools to support effective knowledge transfer and technology commercialization

S&I Policy & Program Evaluation

Evaluation of economic and broader benefits and impacts of S&I policies and programs
Assessment of program outputs, outcomes and impacts

Our Specialized Areas of Practice use proprietary tools based on science-based methodologies that we have in-licensed and developed in-house. These validated methodologies reflect leading-edge research in innovation, technology transfer and commercialization.

Learn more about our proprietary methodologies and tools.