December 2024 Technology Innovation Update
Strategic Allies Limited
An #OpenInnovation and technology scouting services company, helping CXOs find differentiated technologies and partners
It's hard to believe another year is coming to an end!
As we approach the end of 2024, it's a great time to look back and reflect on the past year. At?Strategic Allies, we're starting to plan our resources for 2025 and we'd love to discuss any innovation challenges you may be facing and see how we can help.
Solving your hardest problems... is where we start!
Our focus is on?technology and partner scouting?to solve our clients' unique challenges or help them differentiate their offerings. We also offer technology and market areas?landscaping services. Lately, we've been increasingly focused on helping our clients address their sustainability challenges.
In this update, we have included?our?latest technology challenges where we are seeking:?
·???????? Experts in Quantum Computing;
·???????? Experts in the use of colorants & other materials to absorb & reflect light;
·???????? Digital Technologies for Sensory Experiences;
·???????? Partners with expertise in Design of Heaters with multi-zone temperature control.
You'll find details on these challenges below.??Please get in contact with us if any of the?challenges are?of interest to you?or If you'd like to discuss what you are looking for.?We'd love to hear from you! ?
PLUS - Don't miss our latest Tech Spotlight featuring?Medlab Group.
Additionally, check out our brand?new blog articles:?
·???????? Selling Sustainability: Shhhhh, don’t use the ‘S-word’!!? - inspired by a recent?roundtable discussion we organised, this article explores ways to market sustainability.
·???????? Barriers to Commercialisation for Green Chemical Startups? - Dive into the key challenges and potential strategies for commercializing green chemical startups, with insights and commentary from Richard Lock, COO and MD of Holiferm .
How We Can Help: If you're looking to differentiate your products, add features and benefits, find new markets, or tackle challenging technical problems, especially around sustainability, we're here to help. Please feel free to contact us at??[email protected].
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Thanks for your time & please keep on reading!
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Technology Challenge?
?Experts in Quantum Computing?
?We are working with a UK University technology transfer office to gauge the market opportunity for a patent pending device that links superconducting quantum computers (QCs) with other QCs.?Read more...
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Using Colorants & other materials to absorb and reflect light
We are working with a cosmetics company interested in materials and ingredients that can absorb or reflect specific colours or wavelengths of light. (E.g. yellow dyes and blue pigments that absorb or reflect blue light) Read more...
Digital Technologies for sensory experiences
We are seeking partners with technology solutions to create innovative ways to connect with consumers through digital sensory experiences: Taste/flavor, Smell/aroma, Touch/Haptics, Audio/Sound, Visual/ Sight. Read more...
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Design of multi-zone heaters?
We are seeking partners with the capability to design small-scale heaters with multiple zone temperature control. The heaters need to be flexible and integrated to allow for precise thermal management at each section. Read more...
?New Case studies?
To stay ahead of the competition and adjust to upcoming regulatory changes, a client in the FMCG industry sought to file intellectual property (IP) related to the necessary product modifications.?You can find the case study here.
Strategic Allies Ltd (SAL) conducted a partner search for a consumer goods company to identify leading suppliers of household goods available in major US retailers. SAL analysed products, brands, and companies, providing detailed information on revenues, business models, recent product launches, and store availability. You can find the case study here.
An FMCG company wanted to discover the latest technologies used in creating skin-adherent biopolymer films and learn about the innovative methods and materials utilised to guide their product developments efforts. You can find the case study here.
?New Services for start-ups and SMEs
?For our start-up and SME clients we now provide specialised services to support strategic decision-making through focused and/or exploratory landscapes. These services are usually delivered within 4 weeks.
For example:?to confirm gaps in the technology market (both at the IP level and solution level), to confirm the prioritisation of product development, based on customer needs. We can also help analyse the competitive landscape, identify current key players and their technologies, spot potential new market entrants, and uncover novel disruptive technologies that could impact the market in the future.
?Tech Spotlights
Medlab Group is a young Australian biotech company specialising in patented drug delivery platforms. Their innovative NanoCelle? technology enhances drug absorption, addressing the limitations of traditional methods. This results in improved bioavailability, faster onset of action, and a reduced risk of side effects.?Read more here...
News
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Large manufacturing organisations are increasingly investing in eco-friendly technologies and practices, reshaping their operations to enhance sustainability but demand for such products is often overestimated, and many sustainably-marketed offerings fail to gain the market share needed to ensure financial viability in the longer term. Why is this??Read more here...
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The shift to sustainability is driving a rise in green chemical startups looking to transform the industry by creating eco-friendly alternatives with minimal environmental impact. Yet, the path from innovation to market success is filled with obstacles.Read more here...
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Please keep in touch
?In addition to email, there are various ways to stay connected with Strategic Allies:
?·???????? ?Strategic Allies website:?All our technology challenges and blog posts can be found here.
·???????? LinkedIn:?Follow us for technology searches and interesting articles on innovation.
·???????? Twitter (@StrategAllies): We share light-hearted content and our favorite quirky technologies.
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Thank you for your time today. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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The SAL (Strategic Allies Ltd) Team
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