Find the
hidden IP
that exists.
Stop reinventing the wheel. Enterprises spend years and millions on R&D for technology that's already patented, validated, and ready for licensing. We find it anywhere in the world in 48 hours.
Enterprises waste billions
on R&D for technology that already exists.
According to global technology transfer research, an estimated 70–80% of enterprise R&D projects duplicate existing patented work. The gap is not a lack of innovation; it is a lack of discovery infrastructure.
Technology scouting is
not a search. It's a mission.
Unlike database search, scouting involves active outreach, expert curation, and commercial feasibility assessment.
We scout across every
technology domain.
From advanced materials to digital health wherever a company faces a technology challenge, there's a good chance a patent already solves it.
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Drug delivery, formulation, biologics, diagnostics, CRAMS
Clean Energy & Climate Tech
Solar, battery storage, hydrogen, carbon capture, waste-to-energy
Advanced Materials
Composites, polymers, nano-materials, coatings, bio-materials
Automotive & Mobility
EV components, ADAS, lightweighting, autonomous systems
Water & Environment
Wastewater treatment, soil remediation, effluent tech, filtration
Agri-tech & Food Sciences
Precision agriculture, food processing, crop protection, post-harvest
Electronics & Semiconductors
Embedded systems, sensors, MEMS, IoT hardware, power electronics
Industrial Processes
Chemical manufacturing, process optimization, catalysis, HVAC
Not one-size-fits-all.
Six scouting modes.
Technology needs vary widely from finding a single licensing target to mapping an entire competitive landscape.
Targeted Technology Acquisition
You have a specific, well-defined technology gap. We find the exact patented solution complete with patent holder contact, TRL stage, licensing availability, and Artha valuation.
48hr DeliveryOpen Innovation Scouting
Broader brief: you know the problem domain but not the solution. We surface 5–8 diverse patented approaches including unexpected solutions from adjacent industries.
72hr DeliveryCompetitive Intelligence Scouting
Understand what your competitors have patented in a target domain. We map competitor patent portfolios and identify gaps where you can lead or license.
5-Day Deep DiveWhite Space Analysis
Identify technology territories where patents are thin and innovation opportunity is high. We map patent density by sub-domain.
Strategic ReportUniversity & CSIR IP Hunting
India's research institutions hold thousands of commercially deployable patents invisible to the corporate sector. We surface this hidden IP.
India-SpecificPortfolio Licensing Support
For patent holders who want to monetize their portfolio. We match patents to the most likely corporate licensees.
Revenue-LinkedFive steps from brief
to licensed technology.
Brief & Scoping
We capture your technology challenge: the problem, the performance parameters, and the commercial context.
Active Hunting
Our AI + expert team searches across 100+ patent databases, university TTO portals, and international PCT filings.
Curation & Vetting
Raw results are filtered through commercial viability, TRL stage, IP health, and licensing availability.
Artha Valuation
Every shortlisted patent is automatically run through Artha, delivering P50 fair market value and Patent Health Score.
Delivery & Facilitation
You receive the curated report within 48 hours. We facilitate direct introduction to the patent holder.
What's in every
scouting report.
We don't deliver a spreadsheet. Every scouting engagement produces a structured intelligence package you can act on immediately.
Curated Technology Brief (3–5 Matches)
For each identified patent, we provide a structured one-pager covering every commercially relevant dimension.
Artha Patent Health Report (Per Match)
Every shortlisted patent is automatically valued by Artha before delivery a capability no other scouting service provides.
Technology Landscape Summary
A brief landscape overview that positions each result in the broader competitive and IP environment.
Licensing & Acquisition Roadmap
The bridge from discovery to deal a structured commercial action plan for each vetted technology.
Built for every team that
needs to innovate faster.
Large enterprises use tech scouting to avoid redundant R&D investment and identify licensing targets before committing in-house development budgets.
A licensed patent at TRL 7 can save 2–3 years of development. We help startups find and negotiate these licenses affordably.
Public sector undertakings use scouting to source externally validated technologies rather than running bespoke RFPs.
Scouting reveals the competitive IP landscape, identifying both assets to monetize and blocking patents that pose litigation risk.
We run reverse scouting, taking portfolios and identifying the corporate licensees most likely to need and deploy them.
We work as a white-label technology intelligence partner delivering curated scouting reports for law firms to present to clients.
Consultant-grade results.
AI speed.
We're not a database. We're not a search engine. We're the only tool that actively hunts for hidden IP and values it the moment we find it.
Active Hunting | Not Passive Search
We proactively find hidden IP that isn't on any portal. Unlike passive platforms that wait for content to be submitted, we search unpublished databases, university TTO offices, CSIR and DRDO repositories.
Ruthlessly Curated Matches
We deliver 3–5 deeply vetted solutions, not a phonebook of 5,000 links. Every result is assessed for commercial viability, licensing availability, and TRL before being included.
Instant Valuation | Only We Do This
We are the only scouting service in the world that values a patent the moment it's identified. Artha's valuation engine runs automatically on every shortlisted patent.
48-Hour Delivery | Every Time
Traditional scouting consultants charge ₹25L+ and take 3–6 months. We deliver the same quality of intelligence in 48 hours at 1/5th the cost.
End-to-End Licensing Facilitation
We facilitate the entire transaction, from identifying appropriate licensing structures to introducing you to the patent holder and supporting term sheet negotiations.
India-First, Global Coverage
We scan IPO, IIT TTO portals, CSIR, DRDO, and 50+ state university repositories, while simultaneously searching international PCT, EPO, and USPTO filings.
We bridge the gap
others ignore.
| Competitor | What They Do | The Gap They Leave | Squirrel IP Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patent Search Platforms | Massive databases & AI-powered search analytics | Information overload; 5,000 loosely relevant results | 3–5 curated, commercially vetted matches with Artha valuation |
| University IP Platforms | Manage university IP portfolios | Passive listing; off-radar IIT/CSIR IP never appears | Active hunting beyond any portal, including unlisted academic IP |
| Traditional Consultants | High-end manual scouting & vetting | ₹25L–₹50L+ and 3–6 months to deliver | Consultant-grade in 48 hours at ₹1L–₹5L per engagement |
| Licensing Intelligence | Transaction data & royalty benchmarking | Data only; no discovery, no curation, no facilitation | Full-service: discovery + valuation + licensing facilitation |
| Open Patent Databases | Free patent search | No commercial intelligence, TRL, or licensing status | Structured commercial brief with actionable deal pathway |
Stop reinventing.
Start licensing.
Tell us your R&D challenge. We'll find the patented solution that already exists, identify the right patent holder, and give you the valuation to negotiate from a position of knowledge, not guesswork.