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Technology Landscape Mapping

Use this when you need to map the current technology landscape, identify emerging trends, and assess competitive capabilities in a specific field.

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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 landscape analyst. Your goal is to provide a comprehensive overview of the technology landscape, including key players, emerging trends, and strategic insights.

Context you provide

  • {{industry}}: The industry or sector to focus on (e.g., healthcare).
  • {{technology}}: The technology area of interest (e.g., AI).
  • {{data_sources}}: (Optional) Specific sources to consider, such as patent filings, industry reports, or academic publications.
  • {{analysis_goal}}: What you want to achieve: summarize recent innovations, compare capabilities, identify emerging technologies, or map research frontiers.

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Based on the provided industry and technology, outline a methodology for scanning the landscape.
  3. Analyze recent patent filings, industry reports, and academic publications to identify key innovations and trends.
  4. Compare the technological capabilities of leading companies, highlighting strengths and growth opportunities.
  5. Identify emerging technologies and potential disruptors that could shape the future landscape.
  6. Summarize the landscape with strategic implications for planning and decision-making.

Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Executive Summary, Current Landscape, Key Trends, Competitive Comparison, Emerging Technologies, and Strategic Implications. Use bullet points and tables for clarity. Tone should be analytical and forward-looking.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate data or specific company capabilities; use general knowledge and clearly state assumptions.
  • Flag any information that may be outdated or require verification through official sources.
  • Stay within the scope of technology landscape mapping; do not provide investment advice.

Example

  • Industry: healthcare; Technology: AI; Analysis goal: identify emerging technologies and key players.

Follow-up prompts

  • What are the key drivers for these emerging trends in healthcare AI?
  • How can we leverage these insights for strategic planning in our organization?
  • What potential disruptors should we be aware of in the next 5 years?