To aid in commercialization, ADI Analytics conducted a technology and strategy assessment for an early-stage chemical company’s proprietary process.
The client
An early-stage chemical company with a proprietary production process seeking to validate its technology and develop a path to commercialization.
The situation
The client needed an independent evaluation of its novel chemical process, including cost benchmarking, technology validation, and guidance on commercialization strategy.
ADI’s contributions
Technology assessment
Assessed the client’s proprietary chemical process, leveraging ADI’s chemical engineering expertise to highlight key strengths and weaknesses.
Cost and economics modeling
Modeled the costs and economics of the client’s proposed process against comparable existing technologies.
Partnership identification
Identified potential partners for technology development, commercialization, product offtake, and marketing.
Commercialization strategy development
Developed a process commercialization strategy and roadmap, including identification of key stakeholders and vendors.
Key outcomes
- ADI’s analysis provided the client with a clear understanding of its process competitiveness and a strategic roadmap for commercialization.
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