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Technology Assessment

EquityNet’s Technology Assessment (TA) addresses the question, “Will the technology work and is it likely to make money?” A Technology Assessment by EquityNet is an independent and interdisciplinary analysis that comprehensively and systematically evaluates the potential positive and negative impacts of introducing and applying technology.

Although an EquityNet Technology Assessment may build on the results of a Technology Survey (TS), a TS is certainly not a necessary precursor to this higher level of analysis.

A Technology Assessment typically includes:

  • A detailed review and analysis of the technology development proposal documentation and literature
  • Verification of the representations made by the proponent and a reviewer's conference
  • A review of the technology plan; an evaluation of the depth of proponent's in-house expertise
  • A search and analysis of state of the art in the proponent's area of technology
  • A search and analysis of related and competitive technologies
  • A detailed analysis of the technology and development plans, schedules, and budget
  • A review of the enterprise’s management capabilities and ability to respond to the opportunity; structured interviews with key personnel
  • Formulation of conclusions and recommendations, along with documentation of full details of methodology, sources, and references

In addition to extensive in-house capabilities, EquityNet is broadly networked and has competent and trusted colleagues who are available to work on a secure consulting basis. EquityNet maintains a network of more than 225 Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) whose expertise covers an impressively wide array of technology and business areas and represents over 4,500 years of combined experience in a diverse selection of industries.

Sampling of Recent Technology Assessment Engagements

EquityNet’s Technology Assessments are based on almost 10 years in this business domain, and we capture this experience in mature and cost-effective processes for technology assessment and Technology Due Diligence.