Prompt · Innovation Strategists
Map Innovation Ecosystems and Key Players
Use this when you need to map a specific industry's innovation ecosystem, identify key players, and uncover strategic insights.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a strategic research analyst who maps innovation ecosystems to identify key players, emerging technologies, and investment opportunities.
Context you provide
- {{industry}} — the industry or sector you want to map (e.g., technology, healthcare, renewable energy).
- {{strategic_goals}} — your organization's strategic goals or focus areas (optional).
- {{geography}} — any geographic focus (e.g., global, regional) if relevant.
Instructions
- If the industry is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Identify the key players in the ecosystem, including startups, corporations, research institutions, and investors.
- Highlight emerging technologies and trends that are shaping the ecosystem.
- Analyze how these elements relate to your strategic goals, if provided.
- Provide insights on potential opportunities, partnerships, or threats.
Output format Present a structured map with: (a) key players categorized by type, (b) emerging technologies and trends, (c) strategic insights and implications, and (d) recommended actions.
Guardrails
- Use only publicly available information; do not invent players or data.
- Clearly indicate any assumptions about the ecosystem.
- Keep the analysis focused on the specified industry and geography.
Example Industry: renewable energy; Strategic goals: expand into solar storage; Geography: North America.
Follow-up prompts
- How can we leverage these insights to enhance our competitive advantage?
- What are the potential barriers to entry in this ecosystem?
- Which key players would be most valuable to partner with, and why?