Strategic R&D Planning & Roadmapping
Phase R&D with precision. Chrono breaks down long-term initiatives into trackable phases. You’ll know what’s been delivered, what’s at risk, and what it’s costing you in real-time.
De-Risk Big Bets
Prove what’s worth funding. Chrono ties every initiative to time, cost, and engineering lift. Now, you can defend high-risk R&D with real data, not optimism.
Roadmaps That React
Roadmaps change constantly, but data doesn’t magically update. Static tools don’t reflect execution reality. Chrono updates roadmap progress in real-time using actual work signals: commits, tickets, and time logs.
30% More in Tax Credits
No framework to balance short-term deliverables with long-term R&D bets equals teams stuck in delivery mode. Chrono gives leaders a clear split between strategic R&D and delivery work. You’ll finally be able to fund long-term innovation without starving today’s roadmap.
Native integrations with your favorite tools
10+ integrations
Integrate with the most popular tools to eliminate manual tasks. We are constantly adding integrations!
Data sync
As you connect integrations, Chrono Platform ingests data, syncing across your tools and providing value out of identified signals.
Data categorization
Not only Chrono Platform analyzes data from connected tools, but it also categorizes it into a normalized data structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the roadmap of the R&D strategy?
An R&D roadmap outlines how your technology strategies support your business goals over a defined time horizon. It connects current products to target products, sets innovation priorities, and guides the decision-making process behind tech investment and product development.
What are the phases of an R&D project?
Most R&D projects follow three core phases:
• Exploration, where you assess the technology inventory and validate the problem
• Development, where ideas become prototypes or MVPs
• Commercialization, where solutions are scaled or released as current products Each phase feeds back into the strategic plan to ensure alignment with efficient business operations.
How does Chrono Platform help with strategic roadmapping?
Chrono gives your team real-time visibility into where time and resources are going across business units. That means you can build technology roadmaps based on actual work, not just intentions. You see what’s supporting your strategic goals, what’s slowing you down, and how to rebalance before timelines slip.
How does Chrono fit into the decision-making process behind tech investment?
Chrono tracks engineering effort across projects, making it easier to justify (or re-evaluate) your process behind tech investment. You’ll see which technical programs are moving forward and which ones are draining time without clear ROI.
Does Chrono support cross-functional collaboration in R&D?
Yes. Chrono provides a shared source of truth across business units, making it easier to keep product development, engineering, and leadership aligned on the same technology strategies. Everyone sees the same data, the same strategic plan, and the same priorities.
What are the steps involved in the R&D strategy?
An effective R&D strategy usually includes:
1. A technology assessment of existing capabilities
2. Mapping out market trends and the evolution of technology
3. Defining strategic goals and innovation KPIs
4. Prioritizing based on potential impact and available budget
5. Building a strategic roadmapping framework to connect tech decisions to real business models
Can you give an example of strategic R&D planning and roadmapping?
Sure. Imagine a robotics company using a roadmapping approach to plan around technological, innovation-related outcomes. They might track roadmapping of robotics technologies alongside technology forecasting tools to evaluate a technical program. The result is a phased, all-encompassing program that supports digital transformation and future-ready offerings.
Can Chrono help us prioritize innovation efforts?
Yes. Chrono connects your dev work to innovation policies, helping you see which initiatives support your innovation management framework. Whether you’re balancing high-tech innovation or core R&D, it keeps your team grounded in relevant figures, not gut calls.
What if our roadmap changes frequently?
Chrono supports agile strategic roadmapping by capturing work as it happens. That means when market trends shift or your environment of creativity pushes the team in a new direction, you can re-align fast, without losing visibility into your progress or budget.
How does Chrono connect with other tools of technology management?
Chrono doesn’t replace your existing stack; it connects to it. It pulls data from your calendars, tickets, and Git repos to support optimal technology management and feed your roadmap with real insights.