Technology & innovation management

Technology and Intellectual Property Evaluation

We have considerable understanding of technology developments in a range of areas, and use this for microenvironmental analysis.  We work with Intellectual Property Associates to undertake evaluation of the IP landscape relevant to pursuing a market or investment.

Qi3 deploys a specific methodology to align investment in IP, technology and business development.

Innovation Process Management

The process of innovation management is critical to the ongoing flew of new ideas within a business. We offer real life experience and practical tools (not just textbooks!)  Whilst the concept of Open Innovation is laudable, we feel that much implementation pays lip service to the reality of innovation processes within modern organisations.

We work with our clients to establish the performance of current processes, new targets for innovation and practical steps to increase the rate of innovation within the business.

Technology Scouting & Horizon Scanning

If you are looking to identify emerging technologies or gather information relating to a particular technology, we can help you search for information, offer comparative analysis and evaluate the potential of an idea.

We are retained by several clients to scout and evaluate technologies arising from academic research, small companies and competitors.  This work may be undertaken on a project or ongoing basis.

Project Management

It is important for us as a business development organisation to feel confident that the products and technologies we sell on our clients’ behalf are at a satisfactory Technology Readiness Level.  If you need additional support to put your product development on track, we can help you.

Qi3 provides project management support to PRINCE II or equivalent.  We have skilled project managers within Qi3, and several Associate individuals and companies who provide technology / product development project management.