Specialty chemical technology market assessment

ADI Analytics conducted a technology and market assessment to support a Fortune 500 company’s evaluation of commercialization opportunities for a novel manufacturing technology for specialty chemicals.

A Fortune 500 company developing a proprietary manufacturing technology for specialty chemicals.

The client needed an independent evaluation of its new technology’s strengths and weaknesses, market applicability, and prioritization of the best commercialization opportunities.

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Leveraged ADI’s chemical engineering expertise to evaluate the client’s proprietary process, identifying key strengths and weaknesses.

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Identified approximately 120 potential market segments across about 10 industries where the new technology could be applied.

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Screened market segments using qualitative and quantitative criteria to narrow down the list.

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Conducted primary and secondary research to perform detailed evaluations of the top four prioritized market opportunities.

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Developed a ranking system based on market screening results to prioritize opportunities and identify the four best candidates.

  • ADI’s analysis equipped the client with a prioritized roadmap of commercialization opportunities based on technical fit and market potential.
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