What we do

The Scaletech platform is a one-stop shop to scale impact technologies. To this end, it has defined eight services that are central to scaling impact technologies. For each of these, we offer fully or semi-automated, data-driven solutions based on decision analytics and AI.

Market Ranking
Outcome	Confidently choose the 3-5 optimal markets for your cleantech solution, eliminating guesswork and months of wasted analysis on unsuitable territories.
Best For	Strategy and Executive Teams: Leading the initial phase of international growth or evaluating expansion beyond current core markets.
Efficiency Gain	Accelerate initial market screening from 6-12 months of traditional research down to 48 hours, giving you a focused, actionable expansion shortlist immediately.
Built by	Experts in Decision Science, with input from dozens of experts in specific markets and sectors.
User Input	User requirements for a new market (both for general conditions, e.g. macroeconomic, and those specific to your sector).
Definition	Leverages proprietary Decision Science model and thousands of data points to rank markets for your technology. Covers political, social, economic, technological, legal, and environmental requirements for your target market; and requirements specific to your sector.

Risk Assessment
Outcome	Receive a clear, prioritized Global Risk Heat Map that quantifies and visuals market, regulatory, financial, operational, and climate risk, enabling proactive mitigation planning.
Best For	Finance and Legal Teams: Conducting due diligence on shortlisted markets before committing significant financial resources or signing local agreements.
Efficiency Gain	Instantly quantify and compare market risks, saving weeks of legal and regulatory due diligence in the initial screening phase.
Built by	Academics in international risk assessment (PhD risk assessment, multiple publications in risk journals).
User Input	Market preferences based on Scaletech 'market ranking'; 'weights' for risk categories based on user's risk perception.
Definition	Risk assessment and global 'heat map' for your chosen markets along five risk categories.

Customer Discovery in New Markets
Outcome	Secure a validated and prioritized segment map alongside key messaging insights, resulting in high-yield and on-target initial sales conversations.
Best For	Sales and Marketing Teams: Fast-tracking messaging and sales training by receiving verified local buyer insights before market entry.
Efficiency Gain	Accelerate local segment identification and needs validation by 3-6 months, leveraging proven frameworks to quickly pivot or confirm your target customer profile.
Built by	Experts in Customer Discovery in over 50 markets, guided by National Science Foundation 'Icorps' program.
User Input	Existing hypotheses on likely customer preferences for product and product features in target market.
Definition	Achieve rapid validation of your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) and localize your value proposition to minimize initial sales friction in the new territory..

Product Adaptation Options
Outcome	Deliver a validated product roadmap detailing crucial technical and feature modifications, resulting in high local adoption and swift time-to-market.
Best For	Product Development and Engineering Teams: Determining the final market-specific product SKU and allocating R&D spend for deployment.
Efficiency Gain	Streamline the localization process, reducing the risk of a "design flop" and saving tens of thousands in wasted R&D on unnecessary or ineffective feature development.
Built by	Instructor of 'Design for Scale'-class, MIT.
User Input	Technical details on product / product portfolio, full set of features, understanding of user preference in existing markets.
Definition	De-risks international launches by synthesizing local user demands and market regulations to inform optimal product feature adaptation..

Pricing Strategy
Outcome	Pinpoint the optimal price point and feature bundle that maximizes revenue and market share potential in the new territory, without leaving money on the table.
Best For	Commercial and Product Teams: Determining the final offering structure and price before launching sales and marketing campaigns in the new market.
Efficiency Gain	Validate your pricing strategy instantly, avoiding months of costly, reactive field testing and minimizing the risk of under-pricing or over-pricing at launch.
Built by	Pricing experts (MIT Sloan); experts in Conjoint Analysis.
User Input	Range of price levels and features being considered for target markets.
Definition	Conjoint Analysis (leading analytical pricing tool) to understand optimal pricing for your product in new markets.

Go-to-Market Strategy
Outcome	Generate a comprehensive, step-by-step localized Go-to-Market Strategy (GTM) complete with channel recommendations, sales tactics, and partnership pathways customized for the new market.
Best For	Strategy and Sales Teams: Ventures ready to execute, needing a clear roadmap for initial sales, distribution, and partner identification in the chosen market.
Efficiency Gain	Develop a board-ready GTM strategy in days, not months, bypassing typical high-cost ($50k+) strategy consulting fees for new market entry planning.
Built by	Senior experts World Bank and senior partners from top-tier consulting firms specializing in global market expansion. Validated by operating partners / growth experts in leading VC / PE firms; and senior market intelligence analysts from OECD and business school professors specializing in global strategy.
User Input	Preferred weights among main components of GTM strategy; details on product, business model, and objectives in new market.
Definition	Develops effective market entry plans and strategies for your venture.

Investment Prioritization Matrix
Outcome	Receive a data-backed Investment Prioritization Matrix that clearly allocates capital across competing market entry options (e.g., R&D, local sales force, M&A) to maximize ROI.
Best For	Executive Leadership and Board: Making final, high-stakes decisions on capital allocation and budget deployment across different strategic entry options.
Efficiency Gain	Quickly align internal stakeholders on spending priorities, reducing internal debate and analysis paralysis when faced with multiple investment options in a new geography.
Built by	Experts from World Bank, International Finance Corporation, emerging markets investment funds and environmental funds.
User Input	Main investment choices being considered in new market.
Definition	Provides you with investment prioritization matrix for your chosen markets..

Fundraising Options
Outcome	Instantly identify the most viable international grants, strategic investors, and specialized clean energy funds that align with your technology, stage, and target geographies.
Best For	Executive and Finance Teams: Preparing a funding round specifically earmarked for international growth and market entry activities (Pre-Series A to C Funding).
Efficiency Gain	Cut the typical funding research time by over 80%, avoiding misaligned pitches and focusing your fundraising efforts only on high-probability sources.
Built by	Fundraising expert (former lead fundraiser for cleantech/sustainability at the World Bank; fundraising instructor at Google for Startups).
User Input	Basic financial details on and corporate structure / stage of user's venture.
Definition	Strategically aligns your cleantech profile with the most suitable global funding sources for international scale.

What we do

Market Ranking

Risk Assessment

Customer Discovery in New Markets

Product Adaptation Options

Pricing Strategy

Go-To-Market Strategy

Investment Prioritization

Fundraising Options

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