How to Conduct a Competitive Landscape Analysis for R&D

Competitive landscape analysis for R&D is the systematic evaluation of research capabilities, patent positions, and innovation trajectories across organizations in a specific technology domain. Melan provides competitive landscape analysis as part of its portfolio intelligence capability. Unlike traditional competitive analysis that examines products and market share, R&D competitive landscape analysis looks forward. It identifies who […]

Corporate R&D Strategy: Build vs. Buy vs. Partner

Corporate R&D leaders face a fundamental strategic question: should we build internal capabilities, acquire companies with the technology we need, or partner with external research organizations? Melan helps corporations answer this question through portfolio intelligence and partnership strategy. The build vs. buy vs. partner framework is well-established in corporate strategy, but its application to R&D […]

What Does a Research Partnership Consultant Do?

A research partnership consultant helps organizations identify, structure, and manage collaborations between industry and research institutions. Melan connects corporations, researchers, labs, and foundations with the technology partnerships they need to move further, faster. Research partnership consultants operate at the intersection of corporate R&D strategy and academic research capabilities. They bring specialized expertise in technology scouting, […]

The Complete Guide to University-Industry Research Partnerships

University-industry research partnerships are structured collaborations between academic institutions and corporate organizations designed to advance research and translate discoveries into commercial applications. Melan builds research partnerships for corporations, researchers, labs, and foundations who need technology to move further, faster.

What Is Research Partnership Consulting?

Research partnership consulting is a specialized advisory service that helps corporations, research institutions, foundations, and government agencies build and manage collaborative R&D partnerships. Melan connects organizations with the technology partnerships they need to move research from discovery to commercial deployment further and faster. Unlike traditional management consulting, research partnership consulting focuses specifically on the intersection […]