We Help You Innovate
Faster and Better
RTI Innovation
Advisors amplifies your
innovation impact—to help
you improve business outcomes and
advance human achievement
We tailor our innovation expertise to your needs.
Innovation
Strategy
Build the confidence to transform the right things in your business, the right way
Innovation
Insights
Comprehensive, current, and independent insights fuel quality innovation decisions
Innovation Commercialization
Connecting ideas to markets to maximize returns on research investments
Helping clients turn insights into new products, services, and technologies that have meaningful impact for people and business
We work with a variety of global corporations, federal agencies, and foundations to deliver actionable insight, create meaning, and discern the path ahead—so they can solve their toughest innovation challenges.
With a 50-year record of success across the entire innovation life cycle, we know what works. Our blend of technical and creative competencies allows us to approach your projects as problem solvers, whether that means defining how digital transformation will impact your strategy and operations, designing a customized innovation process and training to build your innovation capabilities, or undertaking a technology landscape or scouting project.
We help commercial and non-commercial industries
Space • Aviation •
Transportation
Innovation ecosystems
Security
Defense
Medtech
Manufacturing
Food &
Agriculture
consumer
packaged goods
We help commercial and non-commercial industries
Space • Aviation •
Transportation
Innovation ecosystems
Security
Defense
Medtech
Manufacturing
Food &
Agriculture
consumer
packaged goods
We have a proven track record.
Having completed over 5,000 projects for corporations, government agencies, universities and global foundations,
we help you innovate successfully.
"This team did a phenomenal job. They approached our challenge thoughtfully and pursued several avenues to identify potential partners. They provided us with a short list of candidates that represented a range of approaches to achieve our goal. We enjoyed working with this team; we've already contacted them about another project. "
— R&D Manager, Fortune 500 Healthcare Company
"RTI Innovation Advisors is a trusted partner that is technically strong and well connected to the science. They help us complement areas where we may not have the time, or internal resources or expertise. The project outcome was great--very thorough and grounded."
— Open Innovation Leader, Global Household and Personal Products Company
"Always great to work with the team at RTI Innovation Advisors. Their continued passion for technology, openness to see things in a new way, and flexibility to incorporate the info that is relevant to us always make the output meaningful to our programs."
— Head of Packaging Growth and Technology, Global 500 Food Company
"The pulmonary ventilation project with the RTI Innovation Advisors team was very productive. We continue to benefit from the team's ability to think at a level that included not only technical aspects but also the insights of practicing medical experts and individuals with previous experience in or close to our field of interest."
—Head, Corporate Innovation, Fortune 500 Pharmaceutical and Medtech Corporation
We have built strategic partnerships.
Working with us is easy!
Consult with an expert
We evaluate your innovation situation and specific needs
Receive a customized plan
We work with your goals to design the perfect plan
Innovate with confidence
We partner with your team to catalyze your success
Featured Impact Stories
We are innovating and invigorating the market
Replacing Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Substances in Consumer Products
We have been partnering with companies to transition away from #PFAS, a class of chemicals known as “forever chemicals.” In one recent project, we worked with
Mastering Tomorrow: Embracing a Comprehensive Systems Thinking Approach to MedTech Innovation
While innovation is a driving force behind transformative product breakthroughs, the way we innovate is also transforming due to the shifting demands of the market.
Empowering NIH Small Business Innovators and Entrepreneurs
RTI Innovation Advisors has been supporting innovators and technology programs for over 55 years by providing key market-driven insights and recommendations. Through our role supporting
