Technology, innovation & business strategy

Give innovation direction. Build what comes next.

Sentinel by TMC helps deep-tech companies and technology-driven organisations decide what to develop, where to compete and how to fund their next stage of growth. Our strategies combine trusted market, scientific and patent research with engineering expertise.

Discuss your challenge Explore our expertise
  1. 01 Innovation What to develop
  2. 02 Business Where to compete
  3. 03 Funding How to finance it
Connecting the dots — one connected strategy.

Your next move

Possibilities are everywhere. Direction makes the difference.

Deciding where to invest takes a clear view of your technology, your strengths and the market. We help R&D leads, technical directors and founders ask the right questions — and turn the answers into a technology, business and funding strategy.

  1. Which technologies should we invest in?
  2. Where can our expertise create new value?
  3. How do we stand out in a changing market?
  4. How do we connect our product roadmap to our business strategy?
  5. What will it take to fund our next phase?

Our expertise: innovation, business & funding strategy

Three perspectives. One coherent strategy.

Start with a focused challenge — a technology choice, a market or a grant. Build a connected view of what comes next.

  1. 01 / Technology & R&D

    Innovation

    What should we develop next?

    Assess what your technology can do. Explore emerging technologies, identify inventions and set clear R&D priorities.

    • Technology landscape analysis
    • Invention opportunity workshops
    • R&D priorities & capability gaps
    • Technology roadmaps
    Define your development priorities

  2. 02 / Markets & Revenue

    Business

    Where do we compete — and win?

    Choose your target customers and markets. Define your competitive position, business model and route to revenue.

    • Target markets & customer segments
    • Competitive positioning & value proposition
    • Business models & revenue streams
    • Market entry & growth strategy
    Define your commercial strategy

  3. 03

    Funding

    How do we fund the next step?

    Build a clear funding case around your development priorities. Find financing opportunities that fit your strategy.

    • Public funding opportunities
    • Grant application support
    • Technology & strategic value
    • Investor and partner narratives
    Prepare for your next phase

Results

Trusted by technology-driven organisations across sectors.

We work with industry leaders and fast-growing deep-tech companies in semiconductors, photonics, medical technology and artificial intelligence.

  • 4× invention portfolio growth in 2–3 years
  • €2–3M multiple local grants secured
  • €10M EIC grant
  • Incubation → Series B funding journey

Why sentinel?

Reliable evidence. Clear strategy.

Sentinel's strategies are grounded in reliable information from respected research sources: market reports, scientific journals and patent databases. We combine that evidence with TMC's engineering expertise to inform your innovation, business and funding decisions.

  • Recognised market reports

    Market demand, industry trends and competitive dynamics.

  • Reputable scientific journals

    Research findings, emerging technologies and technical developments.

  • Established patent & IP databases

    Technology landscapes, invention activity and strategic differentiation.

Technical depth. Strategic perspective. Connecting engineering, business and finance.

Part of TMC Group

Strategy and innovation, connected to a global engineering network.

Sentinel by TMC is the strategy and innovation hub of TMC Group, based in Zaventem, Belgium, and working on projects worldwide. Together, we connect strategic thinking with engineering and technology expertise to help organisations move ambitious ideas forward.

An international network of 3,000+ Employeneurs — engineers and scientists holding an MSc or PhD relevant to the client's domain.

Explore TMC engineering & technology services

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is sentinel by TMC?

The strategy and innovation hub of TMC Group. It helps technology-driven organisations decide what to develop, where to compete and how to fund their next stage of growth.

Who does sentinel work with?

Industry leaders and fast-growing deep-tech companies in semiconductors, photonics, medical technology and artificial intelligence.

What services does sentinel offer?

Innovation strategy (technology landscapes, R&D priorities, roadmaps), business strategy (markets, positioning, business models) and funding strategy (public funding, grant applications, investor narratives).

What are sentinel's strategies based on?

Recognised market reports, reputable scientific journals and established patent & IP databases, combined with TMC's engineering expertise.

Let's talk

What comes next for your technology?

Exploring new opportunities, refining your strategy or preparing for growth? Tell us what you are working towards.