THE PROBLEM CAMIN SOLVESDISRUPTION FROM THE EMERGING HIGH-TECH SECTOR

A gulf in communication exists between the worlds of cutting-edge technology research and industry. This means

rapidly emerging innovative technologies are able to disrupt the fundamental growth and revenue models of

established industrial sectors, challenging their ability to adapt. Understanding the evolutionary path of nascent

technology is crucial to making decisions regarding the viability and prudence of potential transactions, capital

expenditures, and asset investment strategies. The comprehensive technological expertise provided by CamIn

allows for timely acquisitions and the implementation of relevant technological breakthroughs to maximise

investment returns.

WHAT CAMIN DOESACADEMIC EXPERTISE FOR TAILORED HIGH-TECH CONSULTANCY

CamIn provides high-tech consultancy to help our clients adapt to emerging technology trends, making

technological innovation less disruptive and more profitable. CamIn prepares industries for the introduction of

emerging technologies and enables our clients to remain technologically competitive. CamIn also works with

financial institutions during technology transactions and as a technology plug-in for strategic advisory, mergers and

acquisitions.

WHO DRIVES CAMINGLOBAL NETWORK OF WORLD-CLASS EXPERTS

CamIn is based in the heart of Cambridge, UK, and benefits from being embedded within the highly educated and

innovative environment of Britain’s intellectual Golden Triangle, comprised of Cambridge, Oxford, and London.

CamIn sources its diverse technical expertise directly from its global network of experts, all of whom work in world-

class institutes and universities. Since CamIn has direct access to the latest emerging technology research and the

ability to build specialist teams tailored to our clients’ specific needs, we are able to deliver consultancy of the

highest quality. Our clients, with this expertise behind them, have dramatically improved their ability to integrate

new technologies into their businesses and stay sustainably profitable.

TRANSFORMING HIGH-TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES WITH

THE CAMIN ADVANTAGE

ACCESS TO WORLD-CLASS EXPERTISE IN HIGH-TECH FIELDS, RANGING

FROM ADVANCED MATERIALS TO GENE EDITING

CamIn is able to hand-pick the best scientific experts from world-class

institutions and provide rigorous quality control, ensuring our clients receive

in-depth explanations of the technology related to their inquiries. CamIn has

streamlined the contracting process with elite universities, assuring timely

project execution.

ACCESS TO CUTTING EDGE SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL SETS FOR

OPTIMISED PROJECT EXECUTION

CamIn’s experts push scientific frontiers on a daily basis. They are fully

informed on state-of-the-art scientific advances in their fields, providing

prompt and top quality advice, which in turn helps clients maximise their

productivity and competitive edge. Our experts are active researchers who

are immersed in the world of scientific advancement.

ASSEMBLY AND MANAGEMENT OF INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAMS OF EXPERT

RESEARCHERS, TAILORED FOR OUR CLIENTS’ SPECIFIC NEEDS

Teams of experts are assembled based on their complementary skills and

understandings of the client’s case. CamIn can recruit the scientific and

market experts needed to provide clients with an assessment of a given

challenge from multiple expert perspectives. Located in the UK’s intellectual

Golden Triangle, a centre of excellence for research and business strategy,

CamIn is able to employ world-class associates for project execution.

WORLD-CLASS EXPERT NETWORK

THE EXPERT NETWORKACCESS TO 10,000s OF RESEARCHERS AT THE WORLD’S TOP UNIVERSITIES

CamIn ensures that clients’ required technical expertise is sourced from researchers at top universities with world-

class R&D backgrounds. With access to tens of thousands of researchers, CamIn is able to match our clients’

specific needs with the right experts’ abilities. Our researchers regularly publish their work in renowned, peer-

reviewed scientific journals. They are highly knowledgeable about the ever-shifting technological terrain of their

fields, and they are active in shaping the future of their fields.

Our Technical Experts have doctorates or other advanced degrees, and are

currently working as researchers at world-renowned universities. They conduct

research on a daily basis, where they work to solve challenging scientific

problems. They can offer a comprehensive understanding of major

developments and emerging trends in their fields, as they are very

knowledgeable about the latest scientific advances.

Our Field Experts have doctorates, have worked at a range of research facilities

and currently lead research groups at world-renowned universities. They have a

deep understanding of different aspects of their fields. They present their

research at major conferences, engage in scientific debates and frequently

communicate with researchers and group leaders in related fields.

OUR SERVICES

TECHNOLOGY DUE DILIGENCEProvide detailed technology insights

Implement new technologies to innovate existing product lines

Assess technology portfolios, including risk mitigation and diversification

MATCHING TECHNOLOGICAL CAPABILITIES WITH

MARKET DEMANDSIdentify new applications for existing technologies

Develop commercialisation strategies

Identify appropriate licensing partners

SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE SEARCHProvide tailored reviews and forecasts of technological fields (roadmapping)

Conduct prior art searches

Identify top experts in specific technological fields

EXPERT ENGAGEMENTProvide expert witness services

Conduct headhunting

Establish academic partnerships

OPERATING CLIENT SECTORS AND

CONSULTINGSTRATEGY // ADVISORY // INNOVATION // DUE DILIGENCE // MERGERS & ACQUISITION // TRANSACTIONS //

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

CamIn acts as a knowledge plug-in for firms who want to expand their consulting practices into emerging

technology. Our experts come from a broad range of high-tech fields, from nanosensors to supercapacitors to

tissue engineering. We can recruit world-class scientists to provide expert support on both long and short-term

projects within clients’ strategy, advisory, innovation, M&A and transaction divisions. Access to such expertise

allows clients to offer state-of-the-art consultancy on the newest high-tech trends, and increase the speed and

decrease the cost of project execution.

FINANCEINVESTMENT BANK // PRIVATE EQUITY // HEDGE FUND // VENTURE CAPITAL

CamIn serves as a technology due diligence and value creation partner for clients in private equity, investment

banking, asset management, hedge funds and venture capital firms. In order to reduce risk in long-term

investments through due diligence (either during M&A or investment management), CamIn identifies emerging

technological advances that disrupt established sectors, and provides targeted risk management strategies.

LAWINTELLECTUAL PROPERTY // DISPUTE LITIGATION

CamIn supports legal clients in conducting in-depth prior art searches, collating high-value technological insights

and recruiting world-class expert witnesses for technology dispute litigation. Assessing patent claims can require

high-level technical expertise, especially with regard to specific technical elements. CamIn selectively recruits

high-tech experts to assist our legal clients in intellectual property strategy development and the resolution of

technology dispute litigation.

INDUSTRYAEROSPACE // AGRICULTURE // AUTOMOTIVE // CHEMICALS & MATERIALS // COMPUTING // CONSUMER

PRODUCTS // ELECTRONICS // ENERGY // MANUFACTURING // MEDICAL DEVICES // MINING & METALS // OIL

& GAS // PHARMACEUTICALS

CamIn supports industrial clients in technology innovation, strategy and value chain optimisation, all the way from

R&D through product development and manufacturing. CamIn identifies new technologies and applications for

portfolio diversification, and recommends design modifications to existing products. This allows our clients to stay

competitive and helps them expand into new markets. To promote clients’ long-term competitiveness, our experts

can establish new academic partnerships for R&D purposes.

OUR SIMPLE 3-STEP PROCESS

1. INITIAL ENGAGEMENTA client contacts CamIn with a question to answer or a problem to solve (e.g. a prior art search has to be conducted

for litigation or a consulting client requires additional expertise in a technology field). CamIn’s Client Engagement

Managers and Associates determine: what expertise is needed; project scope; and the time that will be required to

address the challenge. They then design a service plan for the client accordingly.

2. FINDING THE RIGHT EXPERTSCamIn identifies experts from top universities that are best suited to address the client’s needs. CamIn does not

hold a database of experts, as academia is a very dynamic field. Instead, CamIn uses carefully developed internal

procedures to hand-pick individuals for a particular project. Academia is a complex environment, and recruiting the

correct team of experts requires strict adherence to both institutional and legal requirements. Each contracted

researcher undergoes a thorough internal quality assessment before being presented to the client.

3. PROVIDING THE SOLUTION

EXPERT NETWORK SOLUTION (DIRECT CLIENT-EXPERT

ENGAGEMENT)Ideal for when the client only requires brief advice on one or more

short/specific questions

CamIn experts are briefed on the client’s question and then prepare a

comprehensive answer. The client can receive the answer directly from the

expert via phone, in a one-on-one meeting, or in a workshop. During the client-

to-expert interaction, the client is welcome to ask any questions related to

those submitted in advance to the expert. Post-consultation research can be

conducted if additional questions arise during the consultation.

CONSULTANCY SOLUTION (INDIRECT CLIENT-EXPERT

ENGAGEMENT)Ideal for when the client requires a written assessment regarding a given

inquiry

CamIn assembles a team of experts who assess the client’s case and

requirements. Depending on the client’s needs, CamIn can answer a set of

questions in a concise CamIn Insight Report, or provide a highly detailed,

comprehensive Consultancy Report. The teams are selected based on their

complementary skill sets, so the experts can assess a complex problem from

different perspectives. In both instances, the report is reviewed by an

additional field expert to ensure the highest quality for our clients.

TECH INCUBATION SOLUTION (LONG-TERM CLIENT-EXPERT

ENGAGEMENT)Ideal for when the client requires ongoing advice

Throughout the technology incubation process, CamIn is able to provide a team

of experts to overcome the particular challenges that arise during

commercialisation. CamIn’s involvement can vary from provision of reports to

hands-on involvement in the process.

OUR HIGH-TECH EXPERTISE WITHIN VARIOUS EXAMPLE INDUSTRIES

OPERATING INDUSTRIES &

AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORTActive Window Display

Active Health Monitoring

Airless Tires

Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Clean Diesel Engines

Electric Vehicles

Flying Car

Low-Cost Carbon Fibre

Maglev Train

Magnesium-Enriched Alloys

Self-Driving Cars

etc.

FOOD & AGRICULTURECrop & Food Protection

Food Preservation

Genetically Modified Food

Livestock Biometrics

Air, Soil and Water Sensing

Vertical Farming

In-vitro Meat

Agricultural Robots & Drones

Synthetic Biology

Precision Micropesticides

etc.

SEMICONDUCTORSAdvanced Inorganic Transistor

Carbon Nanotube Field Effect Transistor

Infrared Detector

Inorganic & Organic Light Emitting Diode

Magnetic Random Access Memory

Memristor

Millimetre Wave Circuits

Organic Transistor

Phase-Change Memory

Photonics

Racetrack Memory

Spintronics

Semiconductors Laser

Supercapacitor

etc.

FUTURE COMPUTINGAdvanced 4G & 5G communications

Artificial Intelligence

Internet of Things

Quantum Computing

Quantum Cryptography

Supercomputing

Low-power Processing

etc.

MANUFACTURING3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing

Claytronics

High-Precision Processes

High-Speed Production

Low-Cost Materials & Equipment

Molecular Assembly

Nanoscale Lithography

Nanoscale-Electrodeposition

Printed & Flexible Device

Process Optimisation

etc.

PHARMA. & MEDICAL DEVICESArtificial Organs

Bionic Prosthetics

Body Implants & Transplants

Cryonics

Full Genome Sequencing

Genetic Engineering

In-vitro Body Sensors

Personalised Nanomedicines

Regenerative Medicine

Robotic Surgery

Stem Cell Treatment

Tissue engineering & manufacturing

Therapeutic Cancer Vaccines

etc.

CHEMICALS & MATERIALSAdditives & Modifiers

Aerogels

Carbon Nanotubes

Conductive Polymers

Fire-Retardant Concrete

Graphene

High-Strength Thermoplastics

High-Temperature Superconductivity

Hydrophobic coatings

Industrial Biotechnology

Industrial & Packaging Films

Metamaterials

Metal Foams

Multi-function structures

Programmable matter

Quantum Dots

Renewable Polymers

Specialised Ceramics & Composites

Thermoset Elastomers

etc.

ENERGY & RENEWABLESArtificial Photosynthesis

Biofuels & Biomass

Concentrated Solar Power

Electric Double-Layer Capacitor

Fuel Cells

Geothermal Energy

Grid Storage

Hydrogen Storage

Hydroelectricity

Lithium-based batteries

Molten salt reactor

Nantenna

Nanoparticle batteries

Next-generation HVAC

Nuclear Fusion

Optimised Wind Turbine

Silicon-Air Batteries

Thorium Fuel

Wave & Tidal Power

Wireless Energy Transfer

etc.

AEROSPACE & AERONAUTICSAdditive Layer Fuselage

Electromagnetic Shielding

Flexible Wings

High-Performance Ceramics

Integrated Robotic Production

Ion Thruster

Lightweight Composites

Microwave Curing

Reusable Launch System

Solar Sail

Supersonic Speed

etc.

ADVANCED ELECTRONICS3D Displays

Electronic Textiles

Flexible & Printed Electronics

High-Density Data Storage

Low-Cost Biosensors

Multi-detection Radiation sensor

Nanosensor

RFID

RF Power Electronics

Single Molecule Chemical Sensor

OLED Displays

etc.

DIVERSE

NANOPARTICLE CANCER THERAPYCamIn was selected to work with a unique nanoparticle-based cancer therapy.

• Deep-level patent research into the technology’s strengths and weaknesses.

• Identified ways to boost end-user engagement and market pull.

• Researched the market extensively to identify the client’s optimum place in the cancer therapeutics industry.

OUTCOME: As a result of our input, the client was able to shift focus towards markets where they had a unique

competitive edge.

FOILING THE FORGERSProvide insight into the security features behind a major banknote manufacturer.

• In-depth analysis of existing technologies.

• Identified the potential for the application of emerging technology.

• Balanced the client’s technological specifications with commercial viability.

OUTCOME: The development of unique optical security features and micro-fabrication techniques suitable for

high volume production.

TELECOMS: BOOM OR BUST?Our technology and market analysts provided a bespoke report to aid in the potential acquisition of a telecom-

company by an external investor.

• Focused our research on the most relevant market segments.

• Identified key opportunities in both established and emerging markets.

• Analysed upcoming wired and wireless communication technologies.

OUTCOME: Our analysis and consultation allowed the client to pinpoint both opportunities and threats to the

acquisition at hand.

DEVELOPING THE NEXT CHINA?CamIn’s analysts and partners provided strategic advice on the development of a high-tech electronics cluster

in India.

• Focused on the assessment of three core technologies: photovoltaics, solid state lighting and plastic

electronics.

• Looked at the growth opportunities and risks involved in placing a stake in each technology.

• Assessed the general environment for electronics manufacturing in India.

OUTCOME: We allowed the client to identify entry points into the most promising areas of interest and how best

to capitalise on these emerging technologies.

ENERGY DEVICE FOR HIGH-POWER APPLICATIONSWe assessed the feasibility of a supercapacitor design for high-power applications and enhanced the design

further to improve performance with a more realistic approach.

• Assessed the initial design to confirm viability of design fabrication and operation.

• Refined the design from engineering to applied physics.

• Outlines research and development costs for prototype stage.

OUTCOME: Our consultants not only provided an objective review of the supercapacitor design, but also refined

the design to be a viable candidate for prototyping.

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