LUX FOR INNOVATION LEADERS
Chemicals
From defossilizing raw materials to designing harmless chemicals — cut through the hype with expert-validated evaluations of technologies, markets, and regulatory shifts transforming the chemical industry.
Accelerating Innovation
Lux partners with chemical industry leaders to drive the transition toward sustainable, high-performance products and processes. We rigorously evaluate technologies, markets, providers, and regulatory shifts — from defossilizing raw materials and decarbonizing operations to designing harmless chemicals, developing future materials, and uncovering new market opportunities.
With Lux, executives gain the independent insight and foresight they need to prioritize emerging technologies, align with evolving policy landscapes, and capture growth in a circular, low-carbon economy.
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What Innovation Leaders Are Asking
Lux identifies the most urgent priorities shaping the future of chemicals by applying proprietary frameworks and vetted analysis to go beyond web-scraped, aggregated information to deliver rigorous assessments of innovation providers, technologies, markets, and regulatory shifts so that executives can act with confidence.
Defossilization of Raw
Materials
Transforming existing value chains through the integration of new sources of carbon to continuously meet product demand.
INNOVATION HOTSPOTS
Decarbonizing Operations
Propelling operations toward zero-emissions and zero-waste with innovative technologies and processes.
INNOVATION HOTSPOTS
Future Materials
Accelerating the design, development, and deployment of future materials to enable new technologies and applications.
INNOVATION HOTSPOTS
Uncovering New Market
Opportunities
Discovering and capitalizing on the unmet materials needs of technologies and solutions on the rise.
INNOVATION HOTSPOTS
Harmless Chemicals
Designing products minimizing health and environmental impacts while aligning to human-centric needs.
INNOVATION HOTSPOTS
Policy and Regulations
Get pragmatic advice on how to guide innovation strategies based on regional policy changes and regulatory uncertainties.
INNOVATION HOTSPOTS
AI Advisory for Innovation Leaders
Lux’s AI advisory and consulting are purpose-built for innovation and R&D leaders. We cut through the hype to deliver actionable, defensible strategies — fast. From application roadmapping and implementation to board reporting and executive alignment, we help you gain internal buy-in, reduce time to value, and lead with confidence.
AI that accelerates
discovery and research
AI that connects
strategy to execution
AI that scales
organizational innovation
Why Innovation Leaders Choose Lux
Smarter, Faster Decisions
Reduce research timelines by 60–80% and accelerate time-to-market by six to nine months.
Trusted Expertise
Direct access to analysts with advanced degrees and deep sector knowledge — not just reports or algorithms.
Proven ROI
Clients report a 10× return on investment by avoiding costly missteps and reallocating resources effectively.
Human-Centric Innovation
Proprietary frameworks like the Lux Innovation Helix that connect science, technology, and consumer insights to identify real market demand.
Validated, Not Scraped
Unlike open-web AI, Lux insights come from vetted research, proprietary models, and firsthand engagement with the innovation ecosystem.
How We Deliver Value
At the core of Lux’s model is a blend of continuous access, custom support, and embedded expertise. We meet your team where you are — and accelerate where you’re going.
Always-On Access to Trusted Research
Tap into our proprietary research portal and Luxer, our AI research assistant built entirely on vetted insights.
Analyst Inquiry and Strategic Support
Get direct access to the experts behind the research for tailored, on-demand guidance.
Custom Projects for High-Priority Needs
Work with us on strategic priorities, from road mapping and AI strategy to market scouting.
Interactive Ecosystem Experiences
Join cross-functional forums and ideation sessions to uncover blind spots and spark new opportunities.
What Our Clients Achieve
Lux helped Air Products’ Strategic Partnerships team move faster, prioritize better, and lead with clarity — turning research into strategic action across the organization.
Rapid Executive Responses
Delivered Innovator Assessments and analyst-authored insights that saved hours — and often days — of internal effort per inquiry.
Sharpened Decision Filters
Validated or debunked opportunities early, improving credibility and ensuring resources focused on the highest-potential technologies.
Boosted Internal Influence
Equipped the team with rapid, reliable insights that shaped strategy, guided partners, and positioned them as trusted advisors within the business.
Our Research & Advisory Service
We provide human-led, science-powered research enabled by AI and digital technology.

Lux Analysts
Direct access to expert analysts with advanced degrees and deep sector knowledge.

Luxer
Generative AI built on proprietary, vetted Lux research for fast, reliable insights.

Innovator Assessments
In-depth evaluations of key technology innovators based on primary interviews.

Tech Hubs
Exclusive insights on emerging technology innovation and trends.

Lux Lists
Curated database of 5,000+ startups, corporates, and research centers driving innovation.

Inspire Reports
Flagship research showcasing breakthrough ideas, models, and findings.

Research Reports
Primary research with landscapes, forecasts, and essential news for decision-making.

Innovation Ecosystem
Live startup pitch Ideathons, in-person Forums, Webinars, and curated networking opportunities.