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Discover Tomorrow's Technology Today

Discover cutting-edge technologies before your competitors do. From materials to manufacturing, GreyB helps you scout promising innovations that solve real problems—faster, smarter, and with patent-backed confidence.

Over 1000+ Users and 100+ Brands Trust GreyB

Explore global breakthroughs and turn ideas into action faster.

With over 15M innovations accounted, why reinvent the wheel? 85% of successful innovations build on existing technology. Leverage existing tech to uncover game-changing solutions, saving time and resources. GreyB’s tech scouting can help you solve the most pressing innovation challenges of your industry faster than your competition.

Dig Deeper With Curated Insights That Save Time

Leverage our in-house tools, adopt technologies vetted by GreyB and gain an ecosystem of capabilities to de-risk your innovation strategy.

Amplify Operations With Best-In-Class Experts And Reliable Research

Get instant access to robust leaders who make a difference and cutting-edge research that makes you stop guessing and start winning.

Seize Opportunities Before They Happen

Track game-changing trends and execute decisively to future-proof your business results today.

Our Core Strengths, Vouched By 1000+ Clients.

Empower breakthrough innovation.

Expertise: Get Experts On-Board

Bridge the gap with expert feedback, ensuring your decisions are backed by industry insights.

Strategy: Goal-specific, Impact-driven.

Embark on a purpose-driven winning course of action. Drive real impact with problem-specific plans.

Agility: Quick, Easy, Best-In-Breed Research.

Say goodbye to data overload. Get crystallized research that simplifies complex insights to share easily with your team.

Exhaustive: Apply cross-Industry Expertise

Tap into cross-industry knowledge for fresh perspectives and accelerated growth.

Our Methodology: How We Scout

Our systematic approach ensures comprehensive coverage and actionable insights for your technology scouting initiatives.

Discovery & Scanning

AI-powered scanning of 500+ global data sources including patents, research papers, startup databases, and industry reports.

Filtering & Prioritization

Expert-driven filtering process using proprietary scoring algorithms to identify the most relevant technologies.

Analysis & Evaluation

Deep-dive analysis by domain experts including competitive intelligence and strategic recommendations.

Delivery & Integration

Actionable insights delivered through comprehensive reports and strategic implementation roadmaps.

Success Stories

Real results from our technology scouting engagements with leading enterprises.

Global Dairy Leader

Dairy Industry

Challenge

A U.S.-based global food and dairy company needed to understand Chile’s plant-based milk market to position its products effectively amid shifting consumer demands and rising competition.

Solution

Research into consumer preferences, buying behavior, competitor claims, and packaging revealed gaps in price, variety, and nutrition. These insights guided strategies for pricing, diversified product lines, and nutrition-focused formulations.

Outcome

The company gained strategic clarity, achieving 15% faster market entry, 25% higher consumer satisfaction, and 20% more product variety in Chile’s plant-based milk sector.

Key Results

25%

Rise in consumer satisfaction

15%

Faster market entry

3

Leading consumer motivations identified

A Global Nutrition Company

Infant Formula

Challenge

The company needed an infant formula tailored to C-section-born babies that could restore gut microbiota, reduce infection risks, and meet parental concerns while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Solution

Through ingredient research and clinical trials, a blend of GOS/FOS prebiotics, Bifidobacterium breve M-16V, Lactobacillus fermentum CECT5716, and targeted vitamins was developed. This met regulations, delivered proven results, and built parental trust.

Outcome

The formula combined prebiotics, probiotics, and vitamins to restore gut microbiota, reduce infection risks, and improve infant health. It supported clear product claims and positioned the company as a market leader in regions with high C-section birth rates.

Key Results

50+

Publications, clinical trials, and patents analyzed

4

Ingredient combinations identified

3

Leading brands benchmarked

Why choose GreyB your next partner?

Scouted by GreyB

When your innovation discovery requires verified results, GreyB goes beyond desktop research to validate, verify, and benchmark innovations against the metrics that matter most to you. Explore our Scouted By GreyB series to see how we do it for startup and suppliers.

Startup Database

Discover early-stage startups with groundbreaking innovations. By tapping into a curated list of emerging companies, you can identify potential partners, investment opportunities, and disruptive technologies that are shaping the future across industries.

EIC Partner

EIC Partner

GreyB is trusted by the European Innovation Council to deliver strategic insights and tailored solutions that drive innovation, reflecting our commitment to helping businesses achieve long-term success.

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SLATE

Exceptional Team, Rewarding Results.

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GreyB's Comprehensive Technology Scouting Services

Technology Analysis

Make sense of complex data across patents, products, science, and competitors. Our in-depth analysis helps you uncover emerging trends, validate opportunities, and de-risk innovation decisions.

Supplier Scouting

Need reliable partners to bring your ideas to life? We identify and evaluate suppliers with the right capabilities, certifications, and scale to support your R&D or manufacturing goals.

Startup Scouting

Walmart’s Flipkart investment unlocked a $200B potential. Scout innovative startups and unlock your potential to revolutionize strategic growth.

Whitespace Analysis

Pioneer new customer segments within existing markets. Be the Tesla of your industry, recognize untapped opportunities and catalyse revenue to new heights.

Market Research

Market research = Actionable intel. Harvest insights like LEGO crowd-sourcing ideas and rewarding winning concepts. Reduce risk and innovate with precision.

Competitive Analysis

82% of winning strategies start with knowing the competition. Don’t get left behind. Integrate informed choices to elevate revenue cycles.

Have a Custom Scouting Need?

Not all innovation needs fit in a box—and we get that. If you’re exploring something unique or need to scout a niche technology, startup, or supplier, we’ll tailor a custom project just for you. Whether it’s for a strategic pivot or a next-gen R&D plan, we’ll help you move forward with clarity.

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Industries We Serve

Our technology scouting expertise spans across diverse industries, delivering sector-specific insights and opportunities.

Food & Beverages

Driving innovation in alternative ingredients, sustainable packaging, and health-focused products.

Consumer Goods

AI, quantum computing, cybersecurity, and emerging software platforms.

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Digital health, biotechnology, medical devices, and pharmaceutical innovations.

Automotive & Mobility

Electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and next-gen transportation solutions.

Consumer Electronics

Wearables, smart devices, AR/VR, and next-generation consumer tech.

Sustainability & Packaging

Renewable energy, smart grids, energy storage, and sustainability technologies.

Talk to Experts With 1500+ Success Stories in 52+ Countries.

Sr. Vice President
Guiding Fortune 500s on tech investments, R&D, and IP, driving high ROI and operational excellence.
Group Manager
Leveraging years of IP expertise to predict competitor moves and develop actionable IP strategies.
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Connecting innovation trends and IP intelligence to unlock smarter business strategies.

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Most Asked Questions

Technology scouting is the systematic process of identifying, evaluating, and tracking emerging technologies that could impact your business. It helps organizations stay ahead of innovation trends, identify new opportunities, mitigate risks, and make informed investment decisions. Our service provides early access to breakthrough technologies, competitive intelligence, and strategic insights that can accelerate your innovation initiatives.

Project timelines vary based on scope and complexity. A focused technology assessment typically takes 4-6 weeks, while comprehensive market landscape analysis can take 8-12 weeks. We also offer ongoing monitoring services with monthly or quarterly updates. During our initial consultation, we’ll provide a detailed timeline based on your specific requirements.

We cover all major industries including automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, energy, technology, aerospace, and consumer electronics. Our technology domains span AI/ML, IoT, biotechnology, materials science, robotics, quantum computing, renewable energy, and many others. Our global network of experts ensures deep domain knowledge across diverse sectors.

We leverage 500+ global data sources including patent databases, academic publications, startup ecosystems, conference proceedings, industry reports, and our proprietary expert network. Our AI-powered platform continuously monitors these sources, while our domain experts provide human intelligence and validation to ensure accuracy and relevance.

We take confidentiality extremely seriously. All team members sign comprehensive NDAs, and we implement strict data security protocols. Your scouting requirements and results are kept confidential, and we can work under additional client-specific confidentiality agreements. We never share client information or project details with other parties.

Yes, beyond identification, we provide comprehensive technology evaluation including technical feasibility assessment, market readiness analysis, intellectual property landscape review, competitive positioning, and commercial viability evaluation. We can also support due diligence processes for potential acquisitions or partnerships.

Yes, beyond identification, we provide comprehensive technology evaluation including technical feasibility assessment, market readiness analysis, intellectual property landscape review, competitive positioning, and commercial viability evaluation. We can also support due diligence processes for potential acquisitions or partnerships.

Yes, we offer continuous monitoring services to track technology developments, market changes, and new opportunities in your areas of interest. This includes regular updates, alerts for significant developments, and quarterly strategic reviews to ensure your innovation strategy remains current and competitive.

Success metrics include technology opportunities identified, time-to-discovery improvement, quality of recommendations, client satisfaction scores, and business impact (partnerships formed, investments made, new products developed). We work with clients to define specific KPIs at project initiation and provide regular progress reports.

We offer flexible pricing models including project-based fees, retainer arrangements for ongoing services, and success-based pricing for specific outcomes. Costs vary based on project scope, timeline, and complexity. We provide detailed proposals with transparent pricing after understanding your specific requirements during our initial consultation.

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