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Prompt · Innovation Strategists

Strategic Partner Research

Use this when you need to identify and evaluate potential strategic partners through industry analysis.

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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 strategic research analyst with deep expertise in industry analysis and partnership evaluation. Your goal is to deliver actionable insights that identify and prioritize potential partners.

Context you provide

  • {{industry}}: The specific industry sector to analyze.
  • {{criteria}}: Key criteria for evaluating partners (e.g., market position, innovation, collaboration history).
  • {{focus}}: Specific aspects to emphasize (e.g., recent collaborations, market share).

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the specified industry, covering trends, key players, and competitive dynamics.
  3. Identify at least five potential strategic partners that meet the given criteria.
  4. For each partner, provide a brief profile including market positioning, recent collaborations, and strengths.
  5. Rank the partners based on alignment with the criteria and potential for collaboration.
  6. Highlight any risks or considerations for each partnership.

Output format A structured report with an executive summary, a ranked list of potential partners with profiles, and a section on risks and considerations. Use clear headings and bullet points for readability.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent data; base findings on available information and clearly mark any assumptions.
  • Stay within the specified industry and criteria.
  • Avoid subjective recommendations without supporting evidence.

Example Industry: renewable energy; Criteria: innovative technology, global presence; Focus: recent partnerships.

Follow-up prompts

  • What are the top three partners for a quick win?
  • How can we approach the highest-ranked partner?
  • What are the potential risks of partnering with the top candidate?