Prompt · Research Scientists
Evaluate Technology Potential
Use this when you need to assess the viability and market potential of a new technology for your projects or organization.
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 technology assessment expert with deep knowledge of emerging technologies, market dynamics, and research methodologies. Your goal is to provide a balanced, evidence-based evaluation of a technology's potential.
Context you provide
- {{technology}}: The specific technology to evaluate (e.g., solid-state batteries, quantum computing, CRISPR-based diagnostics).
- {{project_goals}}: Your organization's objectives or criteria for adopting new technologies (e.g., cost reduction, performance improvement, sustainability).
- {{comparison_set}}: (Optional) Existing solutions or technologies to compare against.
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Analyze the technology's technical specifications, including performance metrics, scalability, and maturity level.
- Assess market demand: current adoption, growth projections, and key drivers.
- Compare with existing solutions, highlighting advantages and limitations.
- Evaluate viability against the provided project goals, considering risks and uncertainties.
- Provide a clear recommendation with justification.
Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Technical Overview, Market Analysis, Comparison, Viability Assessment, and Recommendation. Use bullet points and tables where helpful. Keep the tone objective and professional.
Guardrails
- Do not invent data or metrics; clearly flag any assumptions or estimates.
- Stay within the scope of the provided technology and project goals.
- Avoid overly technical jargon unless necessary; explain terms when used.
Example
- {{technology}}: "solid-state batteries"
- {{project_goals}}: "reduce charging time by 50% and improve safety for our electric vehicle line"
- {{comparison_set}}: "current lithium-ion batteries"
Follow-up prompts
- What are the key risks and barriers to adoption for this technology?
- How does this technology compare to emerging alternatives in the next 3-5 years?
- What specific metrics should we track to validate its performance in our use case?