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# Deep research

> Generate in-depth, AI-powered research reports to inform your strategy and client work.

## Overview

Deep Research produces a thorough, AI-generated research report on a topic you choose —
market context, competitive landscape, trends, or anything else that helps you make a
better strategic decision. It goes well beyond a quick suggestion: it's designed for the
kind of analysis you'd otherwise spend hours pulling together.

<Note>
  **Availability.** Deep Research is available to consultant (partner) accounts
  working in a client organisation they manage. If you don't see the Deep
  Research option on your Reports page, it isn't enabled for your organisation —
  talk to your consultant or [contact us](mailto:help@ciclostrategy.com).
</Note>

## Generate a Deep Research report

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Deep Research">
    On the **Reports** page, open the **Create** menu and choose **New Deep
    Research Report**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Describe what you need">
    Choose the **source report** the research should build on (an existing
    progress report), and add **custom instructions** — specific focus areas or
    research questions. The more specific the instructions, the more useful the
    report. The dialog also shows your remaining monthly usage.

    <Frame caption="Pick a source report and add custom instructions">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/ciclostrategy-5e0b62a7/xst0q8VQ171r6I_e/images/deep-research/modal.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=xst0q8VQ171r6I_e&q=85&s=c84eb2b5b5e83c63492f36ccb9efdd7a" alt="The Deep Research dialog with source report and custom instructions" width="1400" height="1040" data-path="images/deep-research/modal.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Let it run">
    Deep Research takes longer than a normal AI action because it's doing more
    thorough work. You can carry on elsewhere and come back to it — a progress
    indicator shows how far along the analysis is and how many sources have been
    analysed.

    <Frame caption="Deep Research works in the background while you continue with other tasks">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/ciclostrategy-5e0b62a7/xst0q8VQ171r6I_e/images/deep-research/progress.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=xst0q8VQ171r6I_e&q=85&s=8f047c28d0188b3fbc2391d671e1a32f" alt="Deep Research in progress" width="1400" height="1053" data-path="images/deep-research/progress.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Use the result">
    Review the finished report and fold its findings into your strategy, or
    attach it to a [stakeholder report](/features/reports).

    <Frame caption="A completed Deep Research report with structured findings and sources">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/ciclostrategy-5e0b62a7/xst0q8VQ171r6I_e/images/deep-research/report.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=xst0q8VQ171r6I_e&q=85&s=1b4d940c85adfc75ed270bee595aeee8" alt="A completed Deep Research report" width="1400" height="1040" data-path="images/deep-research/report.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Deep Research has a monthly report limit per organisation. If you've reached
  the limit, you'll be told, and it resets at the start of the next month.
</Note>

<Tip>
  For consultants, Deep Research is a fast way to walk into a client session
  with credible, tailored background — see [Deep Research for client
  strategy](/consultants/deep-research).
</Tip>

## Related

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Reports & sharing" icon="file-chart-column" href="/features/reports" />

  <Card title="AI Insights" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/features/ai-insights" />
</CardGroup>