Partner Programme · Research Collaboration
Collaborate on research and innovation.
Universities, specialist individuals, innovative companies and think tanks who want to partner with Snowball on R&D, testing, complex analysis and problem solving.
Bring your research capability to live ventures — from academic partnerships and technical R&D to innovation sprints and applied problem solving.
What we're looking for
- Research institutions, labs or teams with applied R&D capability
- Specialist individuals with deep domain expertise
- Innovative companies with testing, validation or technical resources
- Think tanks and policy researchers focused on venture ecosystems
- Willingness to co-design projects with founders
What you get
- Structured collaboration requests matched to your expertise
- Access to live ventures for applied research and case studies
- Public attribution and co-publishable outcomes
- Potential for funded research partnerships
FAQs
Do we need to be a university?
No — we work with university labs, independent researchers, innovative companies with R&D capability, and think tanks. Deep expertise and a willingness to co-design with founders matters more than formal affiliation.
What kinds of collaboration do you support?
Applied R&D, technical testing and validation, complex data analysis, innovation sprints, policy research, and problem-solving workshops. We match your capability to the venture's stage and needs.
Who owns the IP from a collaboration?
You negotiate IP directly with the founding team. Snowball facilitates the match and can provide a simple collaboration framework, but the terms are between you and the project.
How are collaborations matched?
We pair you with ventures based on your declared expertise, research capability, and sector focus. You'll see a brief on each proposed project and decide whether to explore — never an obligation.
Is there funding for research collaborations?
Snowball doesn't directly fund research, but we actively support grant applications and can introduce you to funders in our network who back venture-facing R&D and innovation partnerships.