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.

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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.

What We Do

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ADI offers a wide range of consulting services to help clients assess markets, develop strategy, address uncertainty, optimize operations, and strengthen corporate functions, leveraging propriety data, models, analytics, and insightful research reports.

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Design communication strategies, research key messages, and develop content for various business goals.

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Sustainability strategy

Design sustainability strategies to reduce environmental impact, manage risks, and improve efficiency for competitive advantage.

Process Design

Assess strategy, goals, and processes to identify gaps and define new processes for cost reduction and growth.

Policy analytics

Track, analyze, and support advocacy around policies and regulations impacting the energy and chemical industry.

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