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An overview of low-TRL technologies from research papers, clinical trials, product claims and patents.
Case Study · Technology Scouting
Decoding the biology of hair growth, graying and aging.
A leading consumer goods company wanted early-stage ideas for a new line of hair care products that work on the biological processes behind hair growth and aging. We searched the research and helped the client see which companies to partner with.
The Client
The client is a leading consumer goods company looking for emerging hair care approaches to build into a new line of products. It wanted solutions that ease common problems by acting on the biological processes involved in hair growth and aging.
The Challenge
Look at early R&D.
Treat the root cause.
Prescouter was asked to look for novel approaches in the early stages of R&D for hair loss and thinning, scalp issues, graying, and aging issues such as rough texture.
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Loss
Hair loss and thinning
Approaches that act on the biology of hair growth.
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Scalp
Scalp issues
Treatments for common scalp problems such as dandruff.
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Aging
Graying and texture
Ways to address graying and rough, thinning hair with age.
Our Approach
Scouting early science through papers, trials, and patents.
Mechanism review
Biologybreakthrough mechanisms
Vet the science
We vetted mechanisms such as laser therapies and blood flow and growth factor stimulation, plus dandruff, anti-graying and hair-loss drugs.
Company profiling
35+companies profiled
Find the partners
We profiled companies offering customized hair care built on biological data, and alternatives in blood flow stimulation and mRNA.
The Outcome
Over 35 companies worth a partnership.
Prescouter profiled over 35 companies developing or providing customized hair care based on innovative emerging technologies, for the client to consider as partners in its new line of products.
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Partners
Over 35 company profiles
Developers and providers of customized hair care to consider partnering with.
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Science
Mechanisms worth a closer look
Laser therapies, blood flow and growth factor stimulation, and mRNA.
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Products
Ideas for a new line
Early-stage approaches the client could develop into new hair care products.
Most hair care treats the symptoms. The next products will come from the science of why hair thins, grays and ages.
Let’s Talk
What science belongs in your next product line?
Find the early-stage technologies and partners that can give your products a real biological edge. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you get there.
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