Identifying technological opportunities and threats
Early recognition of technological opportunities and risks gives companies a decisive competitive edge. To do this, relevant emerging and early-stage technologies need to be identified as early as possible, and their capabilities and potential evaluated. This service enables companies to find the right signal in the infosphere and establish a sound basis for technology decisions.
For whom is the service intended?
- Companies registered in Estonia that export products or services produced and developed in Estonia.
- Businesses that want to get started, regardless of sector, size or stage of development.
- The service provided free of charge will not be considered as de minimis State aid and the company’s ability to consume the service will not be affected by the company’s remaining de minimis balance.
Benefit for the company
Technological position
To get insights on the competitive situation of your business
Identifying development opportunities
To learn about technologies freedom to operate, patent landscape, protectability
New contacts
Contacts and publications of experts from sectors, universities and R&D institutions
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If you have an account manager with us, you can reach out to them for assistance.
If not, you can directly contact our experts:
Meetup and defining the task
During the meeting, the topics of interest are mapped out, the search strategy and time-frame are defined. We agree on the content of the search and the terms of reference.
The meeting can be arranged both on site or online depending on the agreement
Progress report
We will make sure we are working in the right direction and make changes if necessary.
Analysis and results
Our experts will carry out an analysis and send you the results for review, after which you can still request a consultation.
Service overview
Get in touch with our expert and let us know about your request
If you have an account manager with us, you can reach out to them for assistance.
If not, you can directly contact our experts:
During the meeting, the topics of interest are mapped out, the search strategy and time-frame are defined. We agree on the content of the search and the terms of reference.
The meeting can be arranged both on site or online depending on the agreement
We will make sure we are working in the right direction and make changes if necessary.
Our experts will carry out an analysis and send you the results for review, after which you can still request a consultation.
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