Intelligence and Surveillance: Keywords for business competitiveness
Note developed for Indufarma magazine in its September 2024 edition.
In a world where global and technological dynamics are advancing at a dizzying pace, companies face the challenge of adapting quickly and making strategic decisions based on accurate information. It is in this context that competitive intelligence and technology watch have become indispensable tools for organizations seeking to remain competitive, innovative and resilient in the face of today's challenges.
The competitive intelligence consists of gathering and analyzing relevant information on the business environment, including market trends, the evolution of competitors, and regulatory changes that could impact the sector. For its part, the technology watch focuses on identifying scientific breakthroughs and discoveries that could be transformed into business opportunities or improve industrial processes.
The role of the Science Park
The Pando Science and Technology Park offers a complete package of services so that Uruguayan companies in the Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Biochemical, Chemical and Pharmaceutical sectors can strategically benefit from them. Working together with academic institutions, researchers, and companies from the productive sector, the Science Park is positioned as a fundamental node in the transfer of technology and knowledge in Uruguay.
Through its Intelligence and Surveillance ServiceThe Park provides companies with detailed analyses of emerging trends in their industries, enabling them to anticipate changes and act proactively in the face of potential threats or take advantage of new opportunities. This approach is essential to ensure that organizations not only survive in such a competitive environment, but thrive.
Metabix: A success story
A clear example of the benefits of this service is the case of metaBIX Biotech a Uruguayan biotech startup that has revolutionized the monitoring of airborne pathogens by combining data science and biotechnology. What initially started as a solution for SARS-CoV-2 has become a predictive monitoring platform, capable of identifying and preventing diseases caused by viruses and bacteria in complex environments such as large surfaces with massive circulation of people and production plants.
Metabix uses the services of the Science Park to receive support in the analysis of technological and scientific trends, allowing the startup to stay ahead of the competition and develop innovative solutions that have a direct impact on public health and the productive sector.
MAI: Accelerating Innovation
The Science Park has a proprietary methodology called MAI (Model of Innovation Acceleration)a key tool for fostering innovation in Uruguayan companies. This methodology enables organizations to accelerate their innovation processes through a structured approach that ranges from the identification of opportunities to the implementation of concrete solutions. MAI is a crucial component of the Park's value proposition, providing companies with a clear path to integrate science, technology and innovation into their daily operations. The result: greater agility, competitiveness and adaptability to changes in the global environment.
Opportunities for the future
The business landscape in Uruguay continues to face challenges, but tools such as competitive intelligence and technology watch have become key elements in improving the competitiveness of local companies.
In an environment where science, innovation and collaboration between sectors are fundamental for economic growth, the Pando Science and Technology Park continues to be a benchmark in supporting companies that wish to innovate and thrive in the competitive global marketplace.
If you are interested in learning about this and other services, please do not hesitate to contact the Pando Science and Technology Park through your e-mail address. info@pctp.org.uy
Promoting Innovation in Uruguay
Note developed for the July 2024 edition of Indufarma magazine.
In a world driven by innovation and constant technological evolution, knowledge has become an invaluable resource for the success of companies. The Science Park is a key player in this scenario, offering a unique space where companies, universities, research centers and public agencies converge to promote innovation and technology transfer and the generation of economic value, in a joint effort for the development of Uruguay. The Park develops its activities mainly in the sectors of biotechnology, nanotechnology, chemistry, pharmaceutical technologies and related areas. This innovation environment created within the Science Park not only represents a physical space, but also a platform that facilitates interaction and collaboration between the different actors of the scientific and technological ecosystem of the region. One of its main tasks lies in the transfer of knowledge, a process that seeks to connect academic knowledge with the specific needs of the productive sector, generating a tangible impact on the competitiveness and growth of companies.
A range of services to promote business development
The Science Park offers companies a wide range of services designed to boost their growth and strengthen their position in the market. Among the highlights of its offerings is the innovative MAI® (Model for Accelerating Innovation), a methodology designed to streamline the incorporation of new techniques in innovation management.
The MAI involves a series of strategic steps to ensure the success of R&D&I projects. It begins with technological intelligence and surveillance, identifying the differentials of possible products. Then, the development of research projects is prepared and managed, an exhaustive screening of results is carried out and an assessment is made with proofs of concept, market studies, clinical and animal tests. Finally, it focuses on commercialization, to generate greater opportunities for the international valorization of the knowledge generated in the country.
The main objective of MAI is to define strategies, study options for value creation and differentiation at early stages, and provide qualified information for decision making in all phases of research, development and innovation projects. This methodology allows companies to monitor with whom they compete, identify the most important issues in their research areas, and find valuable opportunities.
Success stories that exemplify the impact of the PCTP
The Park's work is transformed into success stories that demonstrate the positive impact that the Park has on the environment. business intelligence has on the Uruguayan business fabric.
One of these most recent cases is the company MetabixThe Surveillance and Intelligence service provided by the Science Park has been a strategic tool in the development and protection of their innovative technologies, keeping them abreast of technological advances in their area of activity. Access to these services has allowed them not only to protect their products, but also to develop new technologies, Metabix remains at the forefront of innovation in animal health, consolidating its position in the sector. Another successful case of the Park's services is that of Cibeles Agro. This renowned Uruguayan company, which relies on the technology watch service of the Science Park, has been able to carry out systematized monitoring on specific topics, obtaining fundamental inputs for the anticipation of trends, being able to take measures accordingly.
A key player in the Uruguayan innovation system
The Park has become a key player in the Uruguayan innovation system, contributing significantly to the country's development. Its work generates economic value for companies, boosting productivity, competitiveness and productive diversification. In addition, the Science Park fosters collaboration between different sectors of society, creating a favorable ecosystem for innovation and sustainable development.
Knowledge as an engine of growth
The Park invites companies to become part of its collaboration network, taking advantage of the services and resources available to enhance their growth and contribute to the country's economic development. Innovation is not an option, but a necessity for companies seeking to remain competitive in an increasingly demanding global market. Knowledge is the key to success in the 21st century. The Science Park is positioned as a strategic ally for companies seeking to convert this knowledge into tangible value, driving economic and productive development in Uruguay. Its model of collaboration between companies, universities, research centers and public agencies highlights the transforming power of knowledge, an invaluable resource for building a better sustainable future for all.