Technology Horizon Scan (STEEP)

Identify and analyze emerging technologies, patents, and innovation signals shaping the future of a given industry. The flow combines foresight analysis and patent mapping to deliver a structured view of disruptive technologies and their potential applications. Inputs: industry (e.g., Maritime Logistics), geography (e.g., Europe), and focus areas (e.g., Urbanization).

Typical Run:5m 14s16 q&as44 sources1 agent

Designed For

Innovation Strategy Leaders overseeing technology adoption for competitive, forward-looking business strategies.
Venture Capital Analysts scouting breakthrough technologies across specific industries and geographies.
Corporate Foresight Teams responsible for long-term technology trend analysis and disruption readiness.
R&D Directors guiding research investments toward high-impact emerging technology domains.

Built for Accuracy

Checks against hallucinations, confabulation, and maintains process quality
Cites every claim and provides a list of used sources
Autonomous execution based on your inputs and agent instructions
Asks follow-up questions autonomously

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Horizon Scanning for Technology Trends

Identify and validate recent technology trends, disruptive innovations, and patent developments tailored to specific industries to deliver actionable innovation insights and strategic foresight.

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