Proven system for early trend detection.
More accurate than a megatrend report. For new products, new tech, new bets.
Leading trend specialist in Europe with a proven system for early trend detection. Trends that create new business opportunities, translating into new products, new technology adoption, new AI roadmaps, and new bets.
Significantly faster, more accurate, more actionable than any megatrend report with no concrete opportunity attached.
Trend radars 2x p.a.
Deep-dives (AI, business model)
Consulting/Scenario
A proven system for early trend detection
Our methodology runs on a proven, rigorous system.
We quantify trends by following the money. Tracking Venture Capital investment flows and deal activity to see where markets are actually moving, where the bets are placed.
We qualify them through global primary research. On-site, in the field, across the technology hubs and at industry events. Talking to the people whose insights never make it into the press.
SPACE AND LEMON INNOVATIONS IN NUMBERS
Our insights are built on a decade of proven system with structured research, continuous monitoring and collaboration with larger companies
years of early
trend detection
+10
startup screenings
every year
500
venture capital deep-dives
every year
25
market-leading clients supported
25
trend radars
developed
80
innovation journeys delivered
16
What we do for leading enterprises
⏺ Trend radars
2x per year – S to XL – major shifts in technology and AI
translated into concrete business opportunities and projects.
⏺ Deep-dives
On a complex trend like AI-agents, synthetic audiences and new generations.
⏺ Consulting/Scenario
Scenario building for a concrete business opportunity.
From trends to concrete projects
Through our services, clients gain a structured understanding of technological shifts, allowing them to detect market developments and explore innovation opportunities.
● Virtual telecom architecture
→ eSim launch and variations
● LLM can read at scale
→ Accelerated lab and research process
● Longevity and functional food
→ interface variation for a protein bar
● Audio as an interface
→ audio app for children’s stories with a code
In this special podcast series, our CEO reflects on the proven system of early trend detection. And shares a selection of trends for 2026.
Questions?
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