Technology scouting and acquisition: what do YOU want to know?
Next week, I’ll be moderating a panel on “Creating Value with a Smart Technology Scouting, Acquisition, and Licensing Strategy” at Growth, Innovation, and Leadership (a Frost & Sullivan global congress on corporate growth).
The panel includes leaders from several scouting organizations, including Clorox, CooperVision, Honeywell, optionsXpress Holdings, and Merck Research Labs.
The panel promises to share:
- practical techniques for discovering external opportunities;
- guidelines for how to best leverage partners as part of a growth strategy; and
- insight on managing relationships to increase long-term payback and avoid common pitfalls.
Since I’ll write up the discussion after the event (and, of course, post here what I can), let me know what questions you want answered (especially if you aren’t able to attend) — what would like to hear more about? Help me be provocative — what questions about acquiring technology from external sources are top of mind for you?
Additional information
Our work is centered around a series of Focus Areas that we believe are the future of science and technology.
We’re continually developing new technologies, many of which are available for Commercialization.
PARC scientists and staffers are active members and contributors to the science and technology communities.