This Technology Saves 18% On Energy Cost By Using Heat That Goes To Waste
Process heating accounts for nearly half of the total energy used in industries, but it’s often inefficient. About 20-50% of this energy is lost as...
This Startup Detects Heart Stent Blockages Under 5 Minutes Without Surgery!
The healthcare industry struggles to manage implanted medical devices, especially cardiovascular stents. Although stents treat heart conditions, they can face complications like blockage or misalignment...
The Complex Math That Made a 5G Patent Worth Millions
When assessing a patent for its Standard Essential Patent (SEP) potential, the real challenge lies in the complexities of the claims loaded with technical details....
Is Your Competitor Secretly Leading the Ambient IoT Revolution?
One of the biggest bottlenecks of the IoT industry is power usage. Powering 100s of sensors and devices requires complex charging infrastructure or batteries that...
AI Is Turning a 15-Year Drug Development Grind Into a 3-Year Sprint!
If there’s an industry that needs AI to serve as an inflection point in its trajectory, it is drug development. Long before OpenAI opened the...
Turning air pollution into diamonds, how this startup is removing CO2 from air?
The amount of CO2 already emitted into the atmosphere is so vast that simply reducing emissions won’t be enough to achieve climate targets. To stabilize...
Samsung’s 2025 Patent Push to Rival Apple and Meta in the Wearables Market
In 2025, Samsung isn’t just building wearables—it’s fixing what others overlooked. Rather than competing solely on specs, it’s introducing technologies that remove barriers to user...
The Sugar’s Gone, The Taste Isn’t. How 4 Techs Are Fixing Low Sugar Bakery Products
Cutting down sugar in baked goods isn’t just about lowering sweetness. Manufacturers must rethink structure, moisture, browning, shelf life, and flavor—all of which sugar naturally...
Leather waste is piling up but these technologies could turn it into a resource
The leather industry faces a recycling crisis, with millions of tons of waste in landfills due to complex material compositions. In 2022, Singapore alone generated...
EV Batteries Could Last Over 15 Years With This Technology
EVs have grown rapidly in recent years, making the accurate diagnosis of EV battery health more crucial than ever. The lack of real-time, field-applicable diagnostic...
This Startup Turns White Paint Into Next-Gen Batteries!
Lithium-titanate (LTO) batteries are some of the safest and most robust in the EV and energy storage sectors. However, they have two significant drawbacks: They’re...
Reverse Engineering Finds Patent Infringement in Next-Gen Smartwatch
Patents focused on wearable technology have long been central to litigations targeting large companies, offering a significant return on investment (ROI). This trend can be...
Yogurt 2.0: The Dairy Free Makeover With Mycelium and Whey
Consumers love the idea of dairy-free yogurt—until they take a bite and find it’s too watery, chalky, or just tastes “off.” At the same time,...
A 15-Minute Test for Heart Attacks? The Future of Diagnostics is Here
Despite decades of advancements in healthcare sensors, the industry still faces one of its most significant challenges: the early detection of life-threatening conditions. Research shows...
Netflix Acquires HPE Patents – Will it Now Control the Social Media Algorithms?
In December 2024, Netflix launched a counter lawsuit against VMware, a subsidiary of Broadcom. This swift legal action came less than a month after Netflix...
This Space Age Material Saves EVs by Containing Battery Fires Within the Cell
Electric vehicles and their batteries pose a significant safety risk due to their potential to catch fire spontaneously. Current battery technologies lack adequate fire protection,...
Genetically modified plants can produce drugs at much lower cost than Big Pharma.
Conventional cell culture methods are costly and inefficient, creating barriers to developing life-saving medications. Baiya PhytoPharm addresses these challenges by transforming plants into living “pharmaceutical...
March 2025 Patent Transactions: Triggering the Next Licensing in Your Industry
Patent activity in early March points to a wave of strategic moves that could shape the future of the automotive, ICT, and wireless communication sectors....
This technology helps researchers fight the deadliest aspect of cancer!
Cancer remains one of the most formidable health challenges worldwide, claiming millions of lives each year. 90% of these deaths are the result of the...
The Apple Car Was a Bust, But Its EV Charging Tech Could Rival Tesla
Apple’s billion-dollar EV charging patent describes an advanced charging station that automatically aligns the plug with the vehicle’s charging port. This mechanism eliminates the need...
Philips Makes a Major Patent Acquisition – Is Your Streaming Service In Line for Licensing Lawsuit?
January’s patent deals set the stage for significant shifts in the telecom and consumer electronics industries. InterDigital’s acquisition of 327 patents from Edgio positions the...
Who Leads VVC Patent Contributions? Top Video Codec Companies & Universities
The Versatile Video Coding (VVC or H.266) standard has shifted from traditional video codec licensing. Without a single unified patent pool, VVC presents a fragmented...
Device-based Beauty Solutions Will Drive the Skincare Market in 2025, Trends Reveal
The rising use of GLP-1 medications for weight loss has driven 62.4% of users to seek skin-tightening treatments due to side effects like sagging skin...
Comcast Just Handed Over Key 5G Tech to Offino — Here’s Why This Could Shake Up 5G Licensing
Ofinno is known for declaring patents as SEPs and actively engaging in licensing activities. So, when Comcast transferred over 30 wireless communication patents to them,...
Can microplastics help detect bacteria in your food? This startup made it possible.
Current pathogen testing methods can take up to 7 days to yield results. This delay leads to production halts in the food and pharma industries...
Here’s How Kestrix’s Drone Tech is Helping Save Energy Across Europe
Today, roughly 75% of the EU building stock is energy inefficient, wasting a significant portion of the total consumption. Renovating existing buildings can reduce the...
Is Chocolate Really Evolving Into A Superfood?
Cocoa prices have been rapidly rising since 2024 due to global supply shortages. The main reasons are climate adversities in key regions like West Africa...
Cocoa-Free Chocolate Is Out Of R&D Labs And Ready To Fool Your Taste Buds
Cocoa is at a breaking point. Climate change, crop diseases like the black pod, and supply chain instability have driven cocoa prices to an all-time...
How These Beverage Brands Cut Sugar Upto 100% – And What They Use Instead
Most sugar reduction solutions have drawbacks like off-flavors, solubility issues, scalability, and high production costs. Saccharin and Aspartame are cheap sugar substitutes, but health concerns...
Top Trends in GLP-1 Foods Every Researcher Should Be Tracking Right Now
The rising use of GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy isn’t just a medical trend; it’s also changing the landscape of the food and...
Samsung Paid $25M—Now This Patent Targets Other Chipmakers. Are You Next?
December’s patent deals have set the stage for major legal battles in the semiconductor and telecom industries. Oak IP’s purchase of 36 semiconductor patents has...
Top Companies and Universities mapping the 6G Technology
While 5G networks are still expanding, companies have already set their sights on 6G. Research labs, telecom giants, and universities are actively shaping the next...
Your Milk Carton Isn’t as Green as It Seems—But These Emerging Innovations Are Fixing That!
As sustainability pressures grow, dairy brands are shifting to recyclable, lightweight, and biodegradable materials like rPET and paper-based wraps. However, these advancements introduce new challenges...
Decarbonizing Aviation: Why Executives Must Bet on Power-to-Liquid Technology
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is the linchpin of decarbonizing air travel, but current production methods face a fundamental bottleneck: scalability. Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids...
How Birch Barks Are Slashing Rubber Production Emissions by 90%
Conventional rubber production for tires relies heavily on synthetic rubber, primarily petroleum-based. It’s one of the largest sources of carbon emissions within the automotive sector....
EV Battery Giants Are in Court: Is this another threat to EV Innovation?
The rapid growth of China’s electric vehicle (EV) market is driving intense competition and increased patent litigation. The patent feud of CALB vs CATL highlights...
Alcohol Won’t Drive the Beer Industry in 2025 – Here’s What Will
Gen Z alcohol consumption dropped 25% in the last four years. This has led major brands like AB InBev, Heineken, and Carlsberg to expand their...
Alcohol Packaging is Changing Fast—Is Your Brand Ready?
The long-standing popularity of glass bottles for alcohol is slowly shattering. Their energy-intensive production and heavy weight in transportation increase carbon emissions, prompting stricter regulations....
Why Pet Owners Are Paying More for Premium Food and What It Means for R&D?
42% of pet owners now prioritize spending on high-quality nutrition, fueling interest in organic, natural, and minimally processed pet food. Pet parents are becoming increasingly...
Recycled, Compostable, or Smart: How Will Food Packaging Change in 2025?
Despite the regulatory restrictions and consumer demands, the transition to sustainable food packaging solutions is hindered by rising costs, scalability concerns, and supply chain disruptions....
Why Spotify’s AI DJ Patents Are a Legal Headache for Competitors in Text-to-Speech?
Spotify’s acquisition of Sonantic in June 2022 gave it a strategic hold on text-to-speech (TTS) technology. After the acquisition, Spotify received three U.S. patents for...
2025’s Top Tire R&D Conferences on Microplastics, Recycling & EV Tire Wear
The tire industry is under pressure to solve tire wear and sustainability challenges. EVs generate over 20% more tire wear particles, worsening microplastic pollution and...
Alcohol Industry Found PPWR Compliant Solution with PET Refillable Bottles
The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which took effect on February 11, 2025, aims to reduce packaging waste and promote a circular...
Membrane-Based Lithium Extraction: Sustainable Solution or Overhyped Promise?
Membrane-based lithium extraction has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional lithium extraction methods, offering cleaner and more efficient processes. Some advanced membrane technologies, like...
Toyota to Revolutionize EVs with its Disruptive Solid-State Batteries
According to a report published in Jan 2025, researchers, in collaboration with Toyota, found that using a new type of cathode material, copper nitride (Cu₃N),...
Promising Innovations that Address the Gallium Supply Shortage in 2025
China’s recent gallium export restrictions have shown how easily shaken the global supply chains are. The country holds over 98% of the worldwide primary gallium production, which...
Amazon Business Strategy to Overthrow Walmart from Fortune 500 Throne
Amazon recently made quite a buzz as it dethroned Walmart, one of the biggest rivals, for the first time in quarterly revenue with $187 billion...
4 Smart Strategies for Patent Owners to Get Better Licensing Deals on SEPs
From 2015 to 2020, new Standard Essential Patent (SEP) families in telecom jumped threefold from 6,457 to 17,623. The 5G standard alone accounts for over...
Nestlé and Danone’s Baby Steps Towards Solving Digestibility & Allergy Issues in Infant Nutrition
In 2022, Abbott’s formula contamination led to a $170 million sales drop in the U.S. in one quarter. This opened the market for infant nutrition...
Safe & Scalable Red Dye No. 3 Alternatives for Food and Pharmaceuticals
The U.S. FDA banned Red Dye No. 3 in foods, dietary supplements, and oral medicines. The dye’s links to potential health risks have fueled public...
US Patent Damages Hit $4.19B, Verizon and Amazon Among the Top Payers
Patent disputes in the U.S. can turn into a billion-dollar courtroom showdown. Companies fight hard to protect their patents, and when they win, the payouts...
California Just Made BPA Receipts Obsolete—Here’s What’s Replacing Them
The EU and California have tightened regulations on Bisphenol A (BPA) and Bisphenol S (BPS) in thermal paper. Manufacturers face growing pressure to find safe, compliant,...
The Hidden Cost of a Weak R&D Framework (And How to Fix It)
A Harvard Business Review reports that 75% of new product ideas fail to reach the market. This is due to an inefficient R&D framework or...
What It Takes to Secure a Competitive Edge in the Food Tech Industry? – GreyB Talks
With the rise of alternative proteins and food technology innovations, companies face challenges balancing intellectual property protection while fostering innovation. Many startups struggle with patenting...
Patent Alert: Is Your Drug Delivery Tech at Risk After Auto-Injection’s Latest Acquisition
In 2022, Medtronic paid $10 million to Insulet Corporation in an infringement lawsuit over tracking-enabled insulin pumps. Such high-stake cases highlight a growing issue in...
5 Tools to Reduce 90 Percent of Your Open Innovation Costs in 2025
Traditional innovation management is costly and inefficient. With ideas pouring in from startups, consumers, and partners, manual processes struggle to keep up—slowing innovation, increasing costs,...
Samsung Faces a Lawsuit Every 5 Days, Pharma Litigation Booms, and NPEs Stay Highly Active
Imagine being sued every 5 days! For Samsung Group, that became a reality in 2024. The tech giant became the most sued company in the...
What Packaging challenges the Pharma Industry should focus in 2025?
According to Deloitte, the biopharma industry generates 300 million tons of plastic waste annually, much of which is single-use. In 2025, three significant challenges stand...
Nestlé, BASF, and Others Move Beyond Fermentation for Affordable HMOs in Infant Formula
Replicating the benefits of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in infant formula is costly and has limited scalability. Traditional fermentation struggles with high expenses. Safety concerns...
Win WiFi 6 licensing negotiations using patent landscape analysis
The widespread adoption of WiFi 6 across various devices and industries has made licensing negotiations more complex and time-sensitive. Product launch deadlines and compliance pressures...
7 proven innovation training programs to elevate your R&D teams
An innovation training program only works if it provides practical application and aligns with your long-term goals with the training. Workshops, hands-on tools, real-world case...
EUDR compliance simplified for industries to meet Europe’s deforestation rules
If your products rely on materials like palm oil, soy, or timber, EUDR compliance introduces complex challenges. Gaps in traceability tools, unreliable geolocation data, and...
5 Bottle Caps and Closure Trends to Watch in 2025
CG Roxane has recently changed its Alpine Spring Water bottle lids from detachable screw closures to EZ-Caps (tethered caps). Coca-Cola, The Absolut Company, and Coverpla...
Top 12 Drug Patents Expiring as early as February 2025
Several high-value drug patents are expiring as early as February 2025, along with their data exclusivities. The list includes Farxiga, Mounjaro, and Ozempic, opening a...
Step-by-Step Guide to Filing a Patent in India (And some must-know tips!)
This article has been published in collaboration with Devarajan Govindaswamy, a Legal Consultant, IP Attorney, and Registered Indian Patent Agent. In 2023, the overall patent...
Make your company EUDR compliant and save forests with this nut
The European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires companies to ensure their commodities—like palm oil, cocoa butter, and shea butter—are free from links to deforestation. However,...
Dominating a $35 billion polyols market with sewage sludge – Ecorbio found a way do it!
The chemical industry faces a pressing global challenge—reducing its reliance on fossil fuels as feedstocks. About 13% of global fossil fuel production (~30 EJ) is...
Ex-IBM leader turns brewery waste into sustainable egg white protein alternative
Replicating the unique functionality of egg whites, like foaming, binding, and gelling, has long been a critical challenge for the alternative protein industry. Their traditional...
This 3000x sweeter than sugar protein secured US regulatory approval
Reducing sugar in food without sacrificing taste has been one of the toughest challenges for the food industry. Many sugar alternatives either don’t taste the...
This device could double IVF treatment success rates by 2030
Sperm selection is one of the biggest challenges in fertility treatments today. Nearly one in six people globally face infertility, yet current technologies struggle to...
How is this bio-Ink 3D printing skin, cardiac tissue, and blood vessels?
Creating complex tissues and organs in the lab is a big challenge in tissue engineering. The lack of high-quality biomaterials for stem cell growth only...
This 52 ingredient, natural formula is leading the slow beauty trend
Following the slow beauty trend, consumers increasingly seek ethically produced, eco-friendly products that provide long-term benefits rather than quick fixes. Market data shows that 65%...
Former Apple exec turns 500 years of ocean waste into backyard compost
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) has long been a go-to material for electronics and automotive packaging due to its lightweight and protective properties. However, EPS takes up...
This startup is making plastic-free goods without cutting down a single tree!
Most alternatives to plastic (e.g., paper products) rely on tree fibers. A World Wide Fund for Nature survey shows that the Pulp and paper industry...
How GreyB’s partnership with the European Innovation Council support startups across Europe?
GreyB is pleased to announce its partnership with the European Innovation Council (EIC) under the EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programme. This collaboration combines GreyB’s expertise in...
Get higher value in SEP licensing with advanced claim mapping strategies
If your SEP licensing efforts are falling short of expectations due to licensee rebuttals, it’s time to rethink your approach. One common misstep is focusing...
Onesta IP’s Patent Acquisition Affects Semiconductor Licensing in 2025– Are You Prepared?
Patent portfolios in LED, semiconductor, and AI technologies changed hands in November 2024, hinting at future licensing and litigation moves. With over 2,500 patent transactions...
Innovation consulting underdogs that can help you innovate faster in 2025
The biggest challenge in finding the right innovation partner isn’t a lack of options—it’s knowing which consulting firm can truly deliver results tailored to your...
3 Patent strength checks that make or break a litigation
The hard truth is that a patent might appear strong on paper but falter under the scrutiny of courtrooms, IPRs, or post-grant reviews. Take the...
How regenerative packaging is cutting costs and waste in supply chains?
Supply chain waste remains a critical challenge for businesses, with over 7 billion tons of plastic waste generated globally each year, of which less than...
A Comprehensive Guide on How to Patent an Idea
Before you go running to the patent office to get a patent, there’s a lot you need to know. Getting a patent is not as...
Integrating sustainability in tobacco: How are industry players aligning their R&D efforts?
The complexity of integrating sustainability in tobacco lies in finding the balance between operational efficiency, resource optimization, and delivering tangible progress in sustainability goals. Whether...
Vegan Probiotic Trends to Watch in 2025
Dairy-based products currently dominate the probiotics market, taking up 80% of the probiotic segment. GreyB found that approximately 50% of new patents filed are moving...
Plant or fermentation-based dairy: Which approach solves consumer demands better?
Dairy is responsible for 2.9 percent of total human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, one liter of milk requires 628 liters of water, surpassing the water footprint...
A List of 36 Open Innovation Platforms
In practice, open innovation can take the form of established partnerships like Delphi and Mobileye working on autonomous driving systems, and also be co-creation competitions...
Notable Regenerative Agriculture Trends to Watch in 2025
Scientists are using microbes to turn urban sludge into organic fertilizers for regenerative agriculture! Turning food waste, sewage sludge, and crop leftovers into fertilizers that...
5 Companies and Startups Making Strides in Blue Hydrogen Production
Hydrogen has emerged as a promising clean energy source, but its production methods have faced significant environmental challenges. Traditional methods rely heavily on fossil fuels,...
Graphene’s Game-Changing Potential: A Look at 5 Battery Startups
Lithium-ion batteries have long been the standard in the battery industry, powering everything from mobile devices to electric vehicles. While these batteries have advanced portable...
What’s Next in Cosmetics: Must-Attend R&D Conferences for Industry Leaders in 2025
The cosmetics industry hosts more than 200 conferences every year, offering thousands of hours of insights and innovations. But with product development cycles becoming increasingly...
A gigaton challenge: Will biochar-robots achieve the carbon removal goal by 2040?
In 2023, biochar carbon removal represented over 90% of delivered carbon credit. At an average cost of $176 per tonne, it is the most cost-effective...
Hot Drinks, Cold Vaccines: How 67% of Food Packaging Patents Focus on Thermal Packaging
Maintaining product integrity, increasing shelf life, and preventing contamination are some of the crucial problems various industries tackle today, especially the food and pharma sectors....
October 2024 US Patent Transactions – Upcoming Patent Litigation in The Cosmetics Industry?
In October 2024, the number of patent transactions was over 1,600, marking a significant surge in activity. Notable sectors included telecommunications, semiconductors, and cybersecurity. This...
6 Startups solving the demand for organic infant nutrition faster than big brands
New Zealand Milk Products(NZMP) by Fonterra reports that approximately 78% of consumers prioritize organic infant nutrition products for environmental and health concerns. This shift has...
Navigating the EU’s PPW Regulation: How Businesses Can Thrive in a Circular Economy
According to Eurostat, in 2021, Europe generated an estimated 188.7 kg of packaging waste per individual. Packaging is one of the primary users of virgin...
AI, Aroma, and the Green Revolution: Trends Shaping Tobacco in 2025
Sustainability trends in the tobacco industry are gaining attention. Swift advancements from filters that biodegrade within months to genetically optimized crops are transforming what’s possible...
Companies like Coca-Cola use these crowdsourcing models to generate more revenue
Selecting the right crowdsourcing model is key to gathering actionable insights and validating ideas efficiently. Beyond solving specific challenges, it strengthens community engagement and drives...
The Science Behind the Scenes: Exploring MEMS Technology Landscape
The growing demand for smaller, faster, and more efficient devices has accelerated the adoption of Micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), also called micromachines (in Japan) or microsystems...
September 2024 patent transactions – Who is under patent litigation threat?
In September 2024, the patent transaction landscape saw over 750 deals, with consumer products dominating the sales, closely followed by telecommunications and biotechnology. This article...
These AI solutions are eliminating decade long drug development cycles!
Industry data shows that drug development costs can reach up to $2.5 billion per successful therapy, including the costs of failed trials. For many companies,...
No needles, no drops: Biophta tackles blindness risks with a 7-Day gel tablet
Approximately 1 billion patients have lost sight due to ocular diseases, even though multiple treatments exist. Half of the patients find it hard to keep...
The drone that reacts to your emotions – Inside IBM’s next-gen drone patent
In early 2021, GreyB identified one of IBM’s drone patents, US10040551B2, as a prime asset for food delivery companies. Eight months later, DoorDash acquired this...
Human-like bioprinted tissues with bio ink is making clinical testing cruelty-free
Despite ethical concerns, 90% of preclinical trials rely on animal testing. However, only 50-60% of these tests accurately predict human outcomes. But what if these...
How AI, Precision Fermentation, and Bioprocessing will Transform Alternate Protein in 2025
Shinsegae Food Co. Ltd. researchers have discovered how to use AI to develop mutant microbial strains that produce higher-protein meat alternatives. Others, like Air Protein...
Advance patent databases to strengthen your patent invalidation case
In 2022, over three million patent applications were filed worldwide. This rise brings a challenging question: How do you sift through the massive sea of...
5 Strategies to turn weak invalidity contentions into winning arguments
Weak invalidity contentions delay proceedings and increase costs, adding unnecessary stress to a high-stakes situation. Worst of all, it turns even the winning cases into...
7 Open innovation pitfalls that could sabotage your success
The transition was far from smooth when Procter and Gamble first adopted open innovation. Internal teams, accustomed to safeguarding proprietary knowledge, conflicted with external partners...
This startup uses black soldier flies to cut farm emissions.
Over the past decade, the average American’s protein consumption has increased by 25%. This surge in demand has led to unsustainable livestock farming, producing millions...
5 AI innovations in healthcare shaping diagnostics and drug development
Over 500 million global diabetes patients urgently need better wound care. The existing AI healthcare systems are unable to meet this demand. AI healthcare systems...
This blood test detects cancer in less than 2 hours!
Breast cancer is one of the most treatable cancers when found early, yet deaths in Southeast Asia are expected to nearly triple by 2040. Cases...
Why has IBM hit a pause on Blockchain patent filings?
IBM has shaped decentralized solutions and digital assets with nearly 1,450 active blockchain patents as of 2023. But the recent decline in its patent filings...
Smart, Green, and Lean: How Packaging Will Transform in 2025
The packaging industry is at a crossroads. Consumer preferences are shifting, with a growing focus on sustainability and convenience. New regulations are placing a premium...
This Lithuanian startup is saving the planet, one shampoo bar at a time
Many conventional beauty products contain up to 80% water, which is largely unnecessary. The water content increases the product’s weight and transportation emissions. These cosmetics...
*Not to Miss* 10 Patent Search Tips by Expert Researchers
In 2022, over 3.4 million patent applications were filed globally, with a substantial portion published each year. This huge data makes it all the more...
Distinkt Changing Good Security and Tracking with Nanotechnology Inks – Insights from Luca Venza, CEO of Distinkt
Counterfeiting undermines brand reputation, slashes revenue, and poses serious health risks, especially in pharmaceuticals. Recent cases, like the sale of counterfeit COVID-19 vaccines online, highlight...
Advanced Flywheel Energy Storage System Startups to Watch in 2025
The global energy storage market is projected to reach $620 billion by 2030. The increasing urgency for sustainable energy solutions in industries like Electric Vehicles...
Boox’s Innovative Reusable Packaging Platform: Transforming Single-Use Waste into Circular Solutions
Regulatory bodies, especially in Europe and the U.S., are implementing stricter standards on recyclability and reuse, compelling companies to adopt sustainable practices. In response, the...
Truly standard-essential patents? A systematic approach to SEP Ranking
Identifying Standard Essential Patents not only helps leverage IP rights effectively but also invests in acquiring the right set of patents. Traditional methods of ranking...
5 Food as Medicine Startups Changing Nutrition Habits
In Nutrition and healthcare, the traditional approach has often involved treating health issues reactively with pharmaceutical solutions. However, this method can overlook the pivotal role...
How Peelon Enhances the Shelf Life of Fresh Produce. Insights from Dr. Moturu, CEO.
Food waste and plastic pollution are two critical problems our world faces today. And they are more connected than they seem. Globally, 931 million tonnes...
7 Carbon offset marketplaces – Are you partnering with the right one?
While companies consider carbon offset marketplaces an easy fix to close the gap in their carbon reduction goals, the reality is far messier. What looks...
5 Therapeutics AI Startups Making Drug Discovery And Development Faster
Traditional drug discovery and development without the aid of AI takes between 10 to 15 years and costs an average of $1 billion to $2.6...
Can Better Video Codecs Save the Environment?
Believe that your 7-10 hours of daily video streaming is harmless? Think again. On average, you may contribute approximately 1.10 kg of CO2 per day—equivalent...
5 Biotechnology AI Startups Speeding Up the R&D
The biotechnology industry grapples with overwhelming data from genomic sequencing, clinical trials, and real-world evidence. Current data analysis methods often fail to manage this data...
‘Alternative Plants’ Creates High-quality Cosmetic Compounds from Stem Cells. Insights from Anna Ramata-Stunda, CEO.
Cosmetic companies typically harvest ingredients from wild plants or through conventional agriculture, which can lead to overharvesting and depletion of natural resources. This is particularly...
A Strategy Guide for Scouting Promising Startups
Startup scouting identifies relevant startups to work with, usually in their early stages. This approach aims to create a radar that can assist organizations in...
5 Solid State Battery Startups Changing Energy Storage in 2025
A recent report from Bain & Company shows that the demand for batteries is expected to multiply quadruple by 2030. This demand is driven by...
nChain’s Patent Portfolio Analysis
In 2023, nChain announced a partnership with Japan’s FinTeK (Keio University) to expedite the adoption of blockchain technology in the region. This collaboration showcases nChain’s...
5 Bioresorbable Implant Startups Reducing Stress Shielding in Patients
Traditional medical implants, such as metal or plastic devices, have been instrumental in treating conditions from orthopedic injuries to cardiovascular issues. These implants remain in...
5 Traffic Control Startups That Are Building Smart Cities
Traditional traffic control systems, primarily reliant on fixed traffic lights and manual surveillance, face efficiency and adaptability challenges. Their preset operating schedules do not account...
Functional Indicators in Packaging: Wearable Health monitors for Food
Packaging is transforming from a passive protector to a dynamic feedback system. Companies now have the power to proactively manage spoilage, reduce waste, and enhance...
5 Advanced Textile Materials Startups Making Industries Sustainable
The textile industry has long relied on natural fibers like cotton and wool and synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon. These materials are available and...
Carbon offsetting- a greenwashing strategy?
Imagine you’re flying with Delta Air Lines guilt-free, trusting their claims of being a carbon-neutral airline. However, behind the scenes, a lawsuit in California is...
Building a Trash-Free Beauty Brand with Metal Packaging and Transparent Formulas – Insights from Justin Wolff, Co-founder of Junk Theory
The beauty industry produces over 120 billion units of packaging annually, with around 70% ending up in landfills, contributing to long-term environmental damage. This growing...
5 Cosmetic Trends Propelling Industry Innovation in 2025
The growing demand for sustainable, personalized, and scientifically-backed solutions drives brands to invest in advanced research and technology. One example is Estée Lauder’s partnership with Microsoft to...
4D Biomaterials Making New Generation of Resorbable Medical Devices – Insights from Phil Smith, CEO
Implants are essential in modern medicine, supporting damaged tissues and improving function in orthopedic and cardiovascular surgeries. Traditional metal and plastic implants, widely used since...
5 Precision Feeding Startups Making Livestock Care Efficient
Traditional feeding practices in animal nutrition involve standard diets that aim to meet the nutritional needs of the average animal. This approach does not account...
Here’s how B’zeos creates scalable, seaweed-based packaging. Insights from Guy Maurce, CEO.
Traditional packaging produces approximately 275 million tonnes of plastic waste yearly; only about 14% gets recycled. Sustainable packaging is an obvious solution to this plastic...
5 Startups Working on Bio-based Chemicals and Renewable Feedstock
Petroleum-based feedstocks used predominantly in the chemical industry involve environmentally detrimental and unsustainable processes in the long run. These conventional methods contribute to pollution and...
8 Key Factors to Identify Potential Sellers for Patent Acquisition
Creating a strategy for patent acquisition often means finding patents that are not only strategically aligned but also genuinely available for purchase. It’s a common...
7 Emerging Solutions of Electric Vehicles in 2025
Despite the EV industry’s rapid growth over the past decade, it still has some areas for improvement. Companies are constantly innovating in these areas so...
3 New Heating Techniques Invented for Heat-not-burn (HNB) Devices
Achieving consistent and efficient heating in heat-not-burn HNB devices remains a challenge. Uneven heating leads to an unpleasant user experience. Furthermore, improper heating can release...
5 Clinical Trials Startups Making Testing Easy in 2025
Approximately 85% of clinical trials fail to recruit enough participants, and 80% are delayed due to recruitment problems. High dropout rates further compromise the diversity...
5 AgTech Startups: Modernizing Farming In 2025
Traditional farming methods, such as agroforestry, crop rotation, cover cropping, and organic composting, rely on extensive manual labor and chemical inputs. These methods lead to...
Top 10 Automotive Startups in the US
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), transportation accounts for nearly 24% of global CO2 emissions, with road vehicles contributing approximately 75%. Furthermore, a report...
Innovative Data Collection and Authentication Systems in E-cigarettes
E-cigarette users often encounter issues such as delayed device response, the need to adjust heating profiles manually, and maintaining personalized settings across multiple devices. The...
Closed vs Open Innovation: What Should You Go for and Why?
The top 50 innovative companies beat the MSCI World Index by 3.3% annually, proving innovation boosts operations and investor returns. But the question remains: how...
Apple was sued 181 times for patent infringement cases in the last 5 years. Why?
In recent years, Apple has found itself on the losing end of several patent infringement cases. In 2019, an ITC ruling in favor of Qualcomm...
Gekko Photonics’ Patented Technology Making Raman Spectroscopy Accessible to Businesses – Insights from Robert Stachurski, CEO
Precise control over material composition is crucial in the pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and semiconductor industries. Traditional chemical structure analysis methods often struggle to accurately identify the...
5 Precision Livestock Farming Startups Making Farm Management Easy
Livestock farming is critical in providing food security and sustaining rural economies. Traditional livestock management methods often involve manual labor and periodic checks, which can...
Latest Solar Cell Innovations Boost Efficiency by 90% and Reduce Maintenance.
Conventional solar photovoltaic (PV) systems face dust accumulation and surface heating issues. Elevated panel temperatures not only reduce energy conversion efficiency but can also shorten...
5 Startups Making Food Delivery Faster and Economic
Traditional food delivery methods typically involved direct orders placed via telephone and restaurant deliveries. This model presented several challenges, such as limited restaurant reach, inconsistent...
5 Startups Making Ice Cream Healthier & Sustainable in 2024
In the UK alone, the ice cream industry consumes 4.81 billion kWh of electrical energy annually, much of it for refrigeration. Furthermore, commercial refrigerants, like...
Why is the Cost of Repairing a big factor for ESPR to become a success?
Daily used products often break due to poor quality, planned obsolescence, or accidents. While many of us would love to repair these items or give...
Innovative flavor release systems in heat-not-burn devices and e-cigarettes
The choice of flavors is one of the main reasons why Heat-Not-Burn (HNB) devices and e-cigarettes are so popular. However, maintaining a consistent aroma and...
Food Safety Startups Helping Prevent Contamination and Increasing Shelf Life
In the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry, food products’ safety, quality control, preservation, and traceability are paramount. Traditionally, these objectives have been met through chemical...
Netflix Business Strategy Powered by Recent Patent Activity – Business Behind Patents
Over the past decade, Netflix has experienced a change in the type of patent litigation it faces. It was predominantly litigated by Non-Practicing Entities (NPEs),...
Top 5 Personalized Medical Device Startups Improving Treatment Effectiveness
The medical device industry has made remarkable strides in improving patient care, from diagnostic tools to advanced surgical instruments. Current solutions, while effective, often adopt...
8 Free and Paid Databases to find the Growing Startups
Every second, three new startups enter the market. That’s about 11,000 every hour. In this vast and rapidly growing startup ecosystem, finding the right ones...
Maintaining Air Quality in HVAC Systems: Innovative Solutions for Healthier Indoor Environments
The poor indoor air quality has been shown to cost the U.S. economy approximately $150 billion annually in lost productivity and medical expenses. As people...
10 Hair care Startups Making Bangs Styling, Nourishing, and Maintenance Easy
The cosmetic and hair care industry has long relied on traditional formulations and chemical-based solutions to address a variety of hair and skin concerns. Conventional...
Cryosmetics’s 100% Natural, Waterless Skincare: Insights from Founder Vanesa Piattoni
With the beauty industry producing up to 120 billion units of packaging annually, much of which is non-recyclable, the environmental impact is significant. While various...
Here’s how Naturalicious is navigating the health risks of common hair care ingredients. Insights from Founder Gwen Jimmere
Popular hair care products often contain harmful chemicals linked to serious health risks amongst females, like uterine fibroids, breast cancer, and early onset of menstruation...
A Comprehensive Guide to Open Innovation
The term “open innovation” was coined by University of California Berkeley professor Henry Chesbrough in his 2003 book Open Innovation: The New Imperative for Creating...
How Peeq’s at-home eyelid cleaning device revolutionizes eye health – Insights from Tom Chapman, CEO.
According to WebMD, nearly 60% of Americans use a digital device for at least 5 hours a day, and 70% use more than one device...
How Axial3D enhances surgical outcomes using 3D imaging technology – Insights from Roger Johnston, CEO.
Traditional 2D imaging techniques like CT and MRI scans can be challenging for surgeons to interpret accurately. They lack depth, making it difficult to gauge...
Brisil’s Patented Technology Making Highly Dispersible Silica from Rice Husk Ash – Insights from Tanmay Pandya, CEO
Rice husk ash, a byproduct of burning rice husk for fuel, presents a significant disposal issue for industries, especially as pollution regulations become increasingly stringent....
Here’s how Carbon Waters helps industries switch to Graphene-based materials. Insights from Alban Chesneau, CEO.
Traditional performance materials like steel are prone to corrosion, especially in harsh environments such as marine or industrial settings. Polymer alternatives and composites may lack...
How to Find Answers to Research Questions in Your Field
Access to precise and reliable information is vital while working on groundbreaking technologies, product enhancements, or technical solutions. Finding accurate answers to research questions timely...
Top Versatile Video Coding Companies Innovating in NN-Implementation
The development of VVC and next-generation video codecs focuses on two key issues: enhancing bitrate efficiency and reducing device dependency. By improving bitrate efficiency, these...
Innovation Scouting: A Strategy to Identify and Capture Corporate Success
Innovation scouting is a strategic approach businesses use to identify and leverage novel ideas, technologies, or methodologies to enhance their product offerings, improve processes, or...
5 Advancements in Solid-State Battery Beyond Lithium-ion Systems
Samsung made waves at the Seoul SNE Battery Day 2024 Expo by unveiling its revolutionary solid-state oxide battery. Utilizing the innovative LPSO sulfide electrolyte, these...
How Soarce creates high-performance nanomaterials from seaweed. Insights from Derek Saltzman, CEO.
Conventional protective textiles, such as fire retardants and UV shielding materials, often contain toxic substances like Zinc Oxide and halogenated compounds. In addition to having...
Augmented Reality (AR) Beauty Try-on Startups Helping Customers Shop Better At Home
Traditional beauty try-ons involved physical makeup testers available at retail stores. Due to the finite availability of tester products, these testers posed hygiene concerns and...
Top Patent Sellers of WiFi 6 & WiFi 7 Patents in 2024
The finalization of WiFi 6 standards marked a significant shift in wireless technology, leading to increased adoption in user-end devices. As we approach the anticipated...
5 Sustainable Ingredients Sourcing Startups In Beauty Industry
Beauty and cosmetics supply chains prioritize cost-effectiveness and broad availability of ingredients over environmental impact and ethical considerations. This conventional approach can lead to significant...
How Skin Gourmet is Nourishing Ghana’s Economy Through Edible Skincare
In a Nielsen IQ survey, 69% of consumers said sustainability has become more important to them over the last two years, yet 1 in 4...
Samsung’s Business Strategy 2024 Powered by Its Recent Patent Activity – Business Behind Patents
After over a decade out of the hard disk drive (HDD) market, Samsung’s recent patent acquisitions are drawing attention and sparking curiosity about the company’s...
5 Microbiome-Friendly Skincare Startups Protecting Skin’s Natural Flora
Traditional solutions have long focused on treating the skin’s surface with various chemicals to clean, moisturize, and rejuvenate in the skincare industry. While these methods...
Top Patent Buyers of Next-Generation Wireless Technology in 2024
The finalization of WiFi 6 standards increased user-end device adoption, a trend expected to repeat with WiFi 7, which is anticipated to be finalized by...
5 Personalized Cosmetic Startups Providing Better Skin Health Outcomes
The current market, dominated by mass-produced products, often fails to meet individual skincare needs, leading to inefficiencies and wastage. With the rise of advanced technology,...
Exploring Algae Extract for Advanced Skin Hydration and Anti-Aging Solutions
The cosmetic industry faces an ongoing challenge: balancing consumer demand for natural, sustainable ingredients with the need for high-performance products. While synthetic compounds are often...
Gypsum Recycling: An Environmental and Industrial Solution
The production of high-purity Flue Gas Desulphurization Gypsum (FGDG) will soon end. FGDG is a by-product of coal combustion, and G7 countries are on track...
5 Carbon Capture and Utilization Startups Upcycling CO2
The urgency to address climate change has propelled the development of technologies to reduce atmospheric CO2 levels. Traditional decarbonization strategies primarily focus on reducing carbon...
10 Leading Solid-State Battery Companies to Watch In 2025
Samsung captured the spotlight by announcing its groundbreaking solid-state battery technology at the InterBattery conference held on November 5, 2023, in Seoul, South Korea. This...
New EU Battery Regulations: Here’s How Companies are Preparing Themselves
In July 2023, the EU (European Union) released new battery recycling regulations. Enforced in February 2024, the new EU battery regulations focus on several key...
5 Electrochemical Conversion Startups Generating Electricity from Chemicals
The chemical industry has long utilized traditional methods, such as the combustion of fossil fuels, to generate electricity. These methods pose significant environmental challenges, including...
Strategies to Speed Up Your R&D Process & Achieve Up to 30% Cost Reduction
According to a study by Bain, the digital transformations of R&D activities can reduce engineering hours by up to 20%, cut rework by 50%, and...
How Alibaba Could Slash $60,000 from Its Patent Costs with This Tool!
Kodak, once a giant in the photography industry, spent millions annually on patent maintenance fees even as their revenue dwindled. Many of these patents were...
5 Chemical Recycling Startups Converting Wastes Into Useful Materials
Waste management has traditionally focused on landfilling, incineration, and mechanical recycling. While effective for volume reduction and basic material recovery, these methods often fall short...
How Orbiba Robotics is Revolutionizing Organic Farming with AI-Powered Robots – Insights from Ilker Bektaş, CEO
Smart robots can solve the efficiency and labor shortage issues in agriculture. They can autonomously perform planting, harvesting, weeding, and monitoring crops. However, these farm...
How BUYO creates fully biodegradable plastic from agricultural waste – Insights from Hanh Do, CEO
Bioplastics are the ideal alternative to regular plastic. Often derived from renewable resources such as corn, sugarcane, or algae, these biodegradable materials can reduce our...
Could India be the Next Patent Hub for Chinese Companies?
With the rise of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) in India and the growing interest of Chinese companies in this market, the question looms: “Could India...
5 Advanced Materials Startups Transforming Chemical Industry
The chemical industry relies on metals, polymers, and ceramics to drive construction, packaging, electronics, and automotive industries. These materials have sustainability issues, performance limitations under...
Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning In Logistics: 5 Startups To Watch
Supply chain inefficiencies can result in losses of up to $1.77 trillion annually. This highlights the critical need to revise logistics operations to enhance efficiency...
10 Early-Stage Generative AI Startups Innovating Multiple Industries
From reducing drug discovery time to 46 days to cutting vehicle production costs by 20%, Gen AI is changing industry landscapes. Companies like Insilico Medicine...
5 Natural Leather Alternatives to Explore: Using Fungus, Banana Leaves, Coffee, and More.
California, one of the largest fur and leather markets, banned animal fur products in January 2023. The state had already banned exotic leather products in...
5 Bioplastics Startups to Solving Waste and Pollution Problems
Conventional plastics are derived from finite fossil fuels and contribute to pollution and waste. These can take hundreds of years to decompose. Though improving, recycling...
5 Green Chemical Startups Researching Sustainable Solutions
Industrial chemicals are the backbone of pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and consumer goods manufacturing processes. While effective, these conventional chemicals often pose significant environmental risks due to...
Sustainable Ice Cream Innovations: How Mushrooms and Algae Cut Carbon Footprints.
Mycelium-based ice creams are helping create a carbon-neutral manufacturing process through CO2-consuming microbes! Similarly, starch-infused ice cream formulations are reducing energy consumption during production. Algae,...
NanoTransfer Bio’s Non-Viral Vectors Making Gene Therapy Accessible to Every Patient – Insights from Carla Giacomelli, CEO
Gene-related diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, and sickle cell anemia, affect millions of people worldwide. Treatment for these diseases is challenging and complex...
