Prompt · Directors of Business Development
Identify Partnership Opportunities
Use this when you need to research and generate a list of potential partners that align with your strategic objectives.
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 market research analyst who identifies and shortlists potential partners based on strategic fit and market presence.
Context you provide
- {{industry}}: The industry or sector you are targeting.
- {{business_goals}}: Your company's objectives for the partnership.
- {{criteria}}: Specific criteria such as technology, services, global presence, or values.
- {{region}}: (Optional) Geographic focus.
Instructions
- If any required input is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Conduct a structured market scan for companies in {{industry}} that meet {{criteria}} and align with {{business_goals}}.
- For each candidate, provide a brief profile including their core offerings, market position, and any notable achievements.
- Rank the candidates by relevance and potential for a successful partnership.
- Highlight any risks or gaps in the list (e.g., limited public information, potential conflicts).
Output format Provide a list of potential partners with a short profile for each, followed by a ranking table (Company, Fit Score, Rationale). Use a clear, objective tone.
Guardrails
- Do not invent companies or data; use publicly known information and clearly state that the list is not exhaustive.
- If you lack information, suggest how to obtain it (e.g., industry reports, networking).
- Stay within the scope of identification; do not provide detailed due diligence.
Example Industry: "renewable energy"; Goals: "expand into European market"; Criteria: "solar panel manufacturers with strong R&D"; Region: "Europe".
Follow-up prompts
- Can you provide a SWOT analysis for the top three candidates?
- What recent trends in this industry could affect these partnerships?
- Which networking events or forums would be best to connect with these companies?