Our Mission:
10,000 innovations in 10 years

One innovation to enable thousands

Enabling innovation

Findest lights the path forward to the best results in R&D. Engineers find the way to the best work of their careers, while R&D managers discover how to elevate R&D’s impact on the business. Since 2017, our AI platform, IGOR^AI, speeds up technology scouting, while The Universe enhances collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Transforming industries

The R&D world is experiencing a constant push and pull. The pull of our need for change, colliding with the push of inefficient methods for finding the best way forward. But researchers and scientists aren’t alone on their quest for answers. Because finding the way in R&D relies on two elements.

The hero:
A researcher dedicated to finding the path forward.

And the ally:
A capable partner that presents the step stones for each potential path.

Findest is that ally.

Empowering ideas

We make finding the way possible for the people shaping our world.

Our History

2017

Launch of Findest

First customers used the scouting service on a 'pay-what-you-want' basis.

Customers:
5
Team:
4
2018

Building IGORAI

The scouting service scaled up, and IGOR was developed into a more advanced version.

Customers:
50
Team:
7
2019

International Expansion

Achieved market leadership in the Netherlands. Expanded across EU.

Customers:
100
Team:
10
2020

Advanced IGORAI for tech scouting finished

Findest adapted to R&D teams working remotely, and launched an advanced version of IGORAI.

Customers:
150
Team:
12
2021

Record Growth

Technology scouting became the core priority for R&D teams, rapidly increasing demand.

Customers:
200
Team:
20
2022

Software for R&D-engineers

Launched cloud-based software tailored to the needs of R&D engineers.

Customers:
250
Team:
22
2024

The best software enabled R&D intelligence service

After doing 2,500 projects in 7 years, Findest claims to be the best software-powered technology scouting service in the world.

Customers:
400+
Team:
30
2030

The best service enabled R&D intelligence software

Giving all R&D professionals in the world the tools to productively manage their R&D intelligence on both daily and annual tasks.

Customers:
1000+
Team:
150
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5.0
Best & RED tool 2024
4.8
Best & RED tool 2024
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Best & RED tool 2024
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Best & RED tool 2024
5.0
Best & RED tool 2024
4.8
Best & RED tool 2024
4.9
Best & RED tool 2024
5.0
Best & RED tool 2024
Knowledge
How we work with you
AI

Work smarter with a proven service & software platform built for R&D impact

Findest combines your domain expertise, our scouts’ insights from 3000+ projects, and advanced AI to transform how R&D teams discover and evaluate solutions.

Define Your True Challenge

Projects that begin with comprehensive technology mapping succeed at four times the industry average. By seeing the complete picture early, you choose innovation paths with the highest chance of success in the market.

See Every Possible Path

Map out all technologies that could meet your needs, not just the obvious ones. When replacing an artificial preservative, you'll see options from plant extracts to packaging technologies. This complete view means you never miss a viable solution hiding in an unexpected industry.

Choose the best direction

Working alongside your team, we evaluate options against your specific requirements. Whether it's maintaining mouthfeel while removing stabilizers, or finding natural colorants that withstand processing, you'll select innovation paths based on evidence, not guesswork.

Join us at Findest

We’re always open to meeting talented people aspiring to do the best work of their careers.