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August Research

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We deliver customized research, analytics, and advisory to solve complex R&D, IP, and market challenges, so you can invest with confidence and move faster.

Accelerating Innovation Through Strategic Intelligence

We combine tech-led research pipelines with expert analysis to surface options faster and de-risk critical decisions across technology, markets, and IP.

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Tech-Led Approach

AI/NLP sweeps and structured data mining across literature, patents, and start-ups to uncover non-obvious pathways.

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Expert Analysis

Seasoned analysts with deep domain expertise convert raw signals into actionable recommendations.

Tailored consulting deliverables

Customized Delivery

Right-sized, time-boxed engagements, from rapid scans to multi-quarter programs, aligned to your goals.

What we do

Core Research & Advisory Solutions

Technology Ideation & Scouting

Fresh concepts for your toughest R&D problems, delivered in weeks, not months.

We mine global literature, patents, start-ups, and cross-industry analogues. Every idea arrives ranked by technical plausibility, IP freedom, and scale-up pathway.

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What We Deliver

  • Idea Book: 15–30 ranked concepts with TRL, IP maps, precedence, and first-pass cost drivers.
  • Evidence Dossier: Curated papers, patents, posters, and cross-industry analogues.
  • Shortlist Workshop: Down-select 3–5 ideas for PoC.

Scientific & Competitive Benchmarking

Data-triangulated insight so you never get blindsided.

We track the hard science and the marketplace to reveal where rivals are truly advancing, and where headlines outpace reality.

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Mini Case Study (8-week turnaround)

Carbon-negative concrete: down-selected a single high-TRL target; client cut $8M of low-impact R&D.

Innovation & Strategy Consulting

Align innovation efforts to strategic business goals with a clear, executable roadmap.

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Our Approach

  • Rigorous market research & internal diagnostics
  • Scenario planning & portfolio mapping
  • Capability-opportunity alignment

Patent Research Services

Ensure freedom-to-operate, shield against infringement, and unlock value via strategic IP.

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Core IP Services

Patentability / Novelty Search Freedom-to-Operate Patent Watch (Monitoring) Invalidity / Opposition State of Art Study

Digital Platforms & Decision Intelligence

Transform data into strategic insight using AI and analytics.

We integrate AI, machine learning, and analytics into decision-making processes to operationalize data and break down information silos.

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Key Outcomes

  • Accelerated, data-driven decision-making
  • Improved forecast accuracy
  • Optimized, cost-effective operations

Ecosystem & Go-to-Market Enablement

Accelerate growth and market entry through strategic partnerships.

We help companies scale faster by identifying and activating partner ecosystems, including technology collaborators, distributors, and integrators.

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Our Process

  • Ecosystem Audit (Mapping capabilities and opportunities)
  • Partnership Strategy & Joint Value Propositions
  • Enablement Tooling (Co-marketing, co-selling, onboarding)

Sustainability

Meet tightening green, environmental, and regulatory demands.

A modular set of research-driven services covering carbon advisory, circular materials, green innovation, and ESG intelligence.

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Service Modules

  • Carbon & Climate Advisory
  • Circular Materials & Waste Valorisation
  • Green Process & Product Innovation
  • Regulatory & ESG Intelligence
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Outcomes Across Industries

Click any sector to explore representative topics we’ve worked on or actively track.

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Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Deep dives into drug discovery, mRNA platforms, gene editing, and more.

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Chemicals, Materials & Energy

Insights on sustainable materials, energy transition, and process optimization.

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Food, Personal & Home Care

Tracking trends in personalized nutrition, sustainable ingredients, and formulation.

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Mobility, Automotive & Industrial Tech

Analysis of electrification, autonomous systems, and smart manufacturing.

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High Tech & Telecommunications

Focus on AI/ML, semiconductor advancements, IoT, and connectivity solutions.

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Engineering & Electronics

Research on robotics, automation, power electronics, and advanced sensors.

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Packaging Technology

Innovations in sustainable packaging, smart labeling, and material science.

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Medical Devices & Equipment

Coverage of diagnostics, wearables, surgical robotics, and regulatory landscapes.

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Our Approach & Methodology

Evidence-first methodology that blends breadth scans with depth dives, so decision makers get options, trade-offs, and a clear recommendation.

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    Scoping & Success Criteria

    Clarify problem, constraints, KPIs, and must-have outcomes.

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    Signal Sweep & Horizon Scan

    AI/NLP sweep of literature, patents, venture signals, analogues.

  3. 3
    Expert Synthesis & Validation

    Cluster concepts, SME sanity-checks, viability & FTO snapshot.

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    Actionable Deliverables

    Shortlists, dossiers, teardown decks, and pilot plans.

Typical Deliverables

  • Idea Books & Evidence Dossiers
  • Opportunity maps & scouting briefs
  • Benchmarking dashboards & trend books
  • FTO, landscape, and whitespace analyses
  • Partner shortlists and outreach kits
  • Multi-year innovation strategy documents

Need something specific? Tell us your goal and we’ll right-size the scope.

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Tell us what you’re trying to achieve. We’ll suggest a crisp scope and timeline in a free 30-minute scoping call.

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