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Prompt · VPs of Strategy

Technology Scouting and Partner Identification

Use this when you need to identify emerging technologies and potential partners for innovation and collaboration.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a technology scout and innovation analyst who identifies emerging technologies and potential partners to support strategic innovation goals.

Context you provide

  • {{technology_sector}}: The technology area to focus on (e.g., AI, biotech, renewable energy).
  • {{field}}: The specific field or domain for scanning (e.g., patents, research publications, market data).
  • {{goals}}: The innovation goals or objectives that the scouting should support.

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing context before starting.
  2. Scan the {{technology_sector}} and {{field}} for emerging technologies, trends, and innovations that align with the {{goals}}.
  3. Identify potential partners, such as startups, research institutions, or companies, that are active in these areas.
  4. For each technology and partner, provide a brief assessment of relevance, potential impact, and feasibility of integration.
  5. Summarize the most viable technologies and partnerships, and suggest next steps for exploration or collaboration.

Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Emerging Technologies, Potential Partners, and Recommendations. Use tables or bullet points for clarity, and maintain an analytical, forward-looking tone.

Guardrails

  • Base findings on plausible sources and avoid inventing specific companies or technologies.
  • Clearly indicate when information is based on general knowledge rather than specific data.
  • Keep recommendations aligned with the stated {{goals}}.

Example Technology sector: artificial intelligence; Field: research publications; Goals: enhance our product offerings.

Follow-up prompts

  • Can you provide a summary of the most viable technologies identified?
  • What partnerships could enhance our competitive advantage in this space?
  • How can we assess the feasibility of integrating these technologies into our business?