Innovation Due Diligence
Assess innovation capability, culture, governance, and integration risk as part of transaction decisions.
Innovation as value, risk, and option
Traditional due diligence covers financial, legal, and commercial risk. But innovation capability, the ability to create future value, is often invisible until it is too late. This engagement makes it visible and actionable.
What you walk away with
3 to 6 weeks
How it works
Scoping (Week 1)
We define the assessment scope: which entities, what dimensions, and what the deal team needs to know.
Evidence gathering (Week 1 to 3)
Targeted Innovation Pulse for each entity, combined with document review and leadership interviews.
Analysis (Week 2 to 4)
Capability maturity assessment, governance review, culture and leadership risk scan, and IP/portfolio analysis.
Synthesis (Week 3 to 6)
Executive-ready report with innovation risk and opportunity map, integration readiness score, and clear recommendations.
What we assess
Four dimensions that reveal the true innovation profile of the target organisation.
Capability Maturity
How mature is innovation capability across both organisations? Where are the gaps and overlaps?
Governance and Risk
How are innovation decisions made? What governance risks exist? How is IP managed?
Culture and Leadership
How compatible are the innovation cultures? Where are the leadership risks for integration?
Portfolio and Value
What does the innovation portfolio look like? Where is the value, and where is the risk?
Common questions
When in the deal process should this happen?
Ideally during early due diligence, before terms are finalised. The findings can influence deal structure, valuation, and integration planning.
What access do you need?
Leadership interviews (4 to 8), access to key documents (strategy, governance, portfolio), and Innovation Pulse participation from relevant teams.
Is this confidential?
Yes. We sign NDAs and work under strict confidentiality. Our reports are delivered only to the commissioning party.
Can this be done for joint ventures or partnerships too?
Yes. The same framework applies to JVs, strategic partnerships, and ecosystem assessments.