Innovation/R&D strategy

Turn R&D into ROI.

We help clients align innovation with business goals. ADI Analytics is known for asking the right questions early—so you invest in technologies that serve markets, not just ideas.

The North American shale boom and the proliferation of cleantech start-up companies in fields as diverse as biofuels to batteries, coal to composites, and water to waste-to-energy — all within a mere 10 years — reinforce the critical role of technology, innovation, and R&D in oil and gas, energy, and chemical industries.  Notwithstanding the widespread acceptance of its importance and disruptive nature, executing innovation continues to be a challenge for all companies.

ADI Analytics helps its clients design, implement, benchmark, and improve innovation and R&D programs for ideation, stage-gate maturation, R&D project portfolio assessment and management, technology scale-up and commercialization, IP assessment and management, open innovation, and technology licensing.

Relevant projects

  • Formulated open innovation strategy for a chemical major.
  • Developed operating model for offshored R&D for oil major.
  • Screened IP deals from emerging economies for a materials firm.
  • Surveyed innovation needs in Marcellus shale for a state incubator.
  • Recommended technology licensing strategy for a national oil major.

Experience

Innovation and R&D program enhancement

ADI Analytics supported a materials manufacturer in accelerating the speed and improving the impact of its innovation and R&D efforts. The client A materials manufacturer seeking to strengthen and scale its innovation and R&D programs. The situation The client needed to enhance its innovation processes, benchmark against best practices, and build tools and systems to […]

Customer Results
The ADI team was very knowledgeable, very responsive to our requirements, and very patient as we were introducing new technology in the market.
David Hatrick VP, Innovation, Huntsman Advanced Materials
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