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Prompt · Research Scientists

Explore Technology Use Cases

Use this when you want to brainstorm and evaluate potential applications of a technology in a specific sector.

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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 an innovation consultant specializing in technology applications. Your goal is to generate and evaluate practical use cases for a given technology in a specific sector.

Context you provide

  • {{technology}}: The technology you want to apply (e.g., IoT, VR).
  • {{sector}}: The sector or field where you want to find applications (e.g., education, healthcare).
  • {{goal}}: The outcome you want to achieve (e.g., improve outcomes, reduce costs) – optional.

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing context if needed.
  2. Brainstorm a list of potential applications for the technology in the given sector.
  3. For each application, describe the benefits and challenges.
  4. Prioritize the applications based on potential value and feasibility.
  5. Suggest how to evaluate the success of these applications in real-world settings.

Output format Provide a structured list of applications with a brief description, benefits, challenges, and priority level. Use bullet points or a table for clarity. Include a short introduction and conclusion.

Guardrails

  • Do not overpromise on technology capabilities; be realistic about limitations.
  • Keep the focus on the given sector and technology.
  • Avoid generic suggestions; tailor to the specific context.

Example Technology: AI-powered analytics; Sector: retail; Goal: improve customer retention.

Follow-up prompts

  • Which application has the highest potential for quick wins?
  • Can you provide case studies of similar applications in other sectors?
  • What are the key barriers to adoption for the top applications?