Innovation Prioritization Matrix

Systematically evaluate and rank innovations to decide which ones deserve your limited resources. Data-driven prioritization for maximum ROI.

Scoring Criteria (Weighted)

Commercial Potential
30% weight

Market size, customer demand, willingness to pay

Technical Feasibility
25% weight

TRL, development risk, time to market

IP Strength
20% weight

Patent defensibility, freedom to operate, competitive advantage

Strategic Fit
15% weight

Institutional priorities, existing relationships, core expertise

Resource Requirements
10% weight

Cost, time, specialized skills (inverse scoring)

Pursue
2
High priority investments
Monitor
0
Watch and reassess
Pass
1
Low priority / decline

AI-Powered Diagnostics Platform

PURSUE

Machine learning for early disease detection

Total Score8.0/10
Expected ROI: 5.3x
Commercial Potential9/10
Technical Feasibility7/10
IP Strength8/10
Strategic Fit9/10
Resource Requirements6/10
Recommendation: Actively invest resources. High commercial potential with manageable risk. Fast-track through pipeline.

Sustainable Battery Technology

PURSUE

Novel lithium-free battery chemistry

Total Score7.9/10
Expected ROI: 7.5x
Commercial Potential10/10
Technical Feasibility6/10
IP Strength9/10
Strategic Fit8/10
Resource Requirements4/10
Recommendation: Actively invest resources. High commercial potential with manageable risk. Fast-track through pipeline.

Quantum Sensor Array

PASS

Ultra-sensitive quantum-based sensing

Total Score5.3/10
Expected ROI: 4.0x
Commercial Potential6/10
Technical Feasibility4/10
IP Strength7/10
Strategic Fit5/10
Resource Requirements3/10
Recommendation: Low priority. Consider declining or shelving. High risk or limited commercial potential.

How to Use This Matrix

Scoring Guidelines

  • • 9-10: Exceptional - best in class
  • • 7-8: Strong - above average
  • • 5-6: Moderate - average
  • • 3-4: Weak - below average
  • • 1-2: Very weak - significant concerns

Action Thresholds

  • • ≥7.5: PURSUE - Actively invest resources
  • • 5.5-7.4: MONITOR - Watch and reassess
  • • <5.5: PASS - Decline or shelve
  • • Update scores quarterly as conditions change