Innovation scouts who work across multiple divisions struggle to launch products successfully

Phys.org12/10/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025

Summary

Innovation scouts in large companies face challenges in successfully launching products, despite 48% of R&D organizations having a formal technology scouting process, according to a 2024 Gartner survey. This struggle mirrors the role of sports scouts who seek new talent for championship teams.

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