Client€3B Global Speciality Chemicals Company
SprintAn 8-10 week sprint
Fieldwork3 countries · 32 research organisations screened · 20 researchers interviewed
“SprintlyWorks mapped a complex, fragmented ecosystem and delivered a clear, actionable partner shortlist with engagement models we could activate immediately”
Strategy and Commercial Excellence
Unlocking R&D Partnerships in Southeast Asia
The client, a global chemicals company, sought to expand innovation in Southeast Asia but lacked visibility into credible research partners and ongoing academic work.
3
engagement models per country benchmarked and ready for activation. Country-specific models were defined for scalable partnership deployment.
20
high-merit researchers profiled. Experts were assessed for technical relevance, collaboration mindset, and strategic fit, enabling the client to directly engage top innovation partners.
50%
reduction in time spent on partner scouting and evaluation. Manual outreach and internal evaluation cycles were halved across three Southeast Asian countries.
A note on sourcing. Every figure here comes from a SprintlyWorks client engagement. Clients are described, never named. Where a figure is identified or modelled rather than banked, the line says so.
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The problem
Fragmented ecosystems, varying institutional maturity, and absence of country-specific engagement models created uncertainty in initiating high-impact collaboration.
Without a structured partner evaluation process, the client risked missed opportunities in emerging domains like circular packaging, advanced water treatment, and bio-based materials.
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What the sprint set out to do
Map and evaluate Southeast Asia’s research landscape to identify high-potential R&D partners
Define structured collaboration models tailored to institutional maturity and country-specific dynamics
Equip the client with tools and insights to accelerate innovation through scalable, strategic partnerships
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