What is a Partner?

A partner is an organizational unit in an organization (public, private or government agency) with an interest in the problem domain being addressed. Partners help co-create and fund initiatives, accelerate development and spread of transformational innovations and use shared services. Partners contribute time and funding and receive valuable benefits including advanced access to emerging innovations.

Partner Benefits

• • Advance strategic mission and goals

  • Help shape the future of the space

  • Early access to emerging innovations

  • Early access to high quality research from leading universities and researchers

  • Strategic connections with other individuals and organizations.

  • Valuable shared services including data, analytics, innovation labs, and other resources

Partners join by sending in a partner letter of request to join on letterhead. While no fees are required, each partner is asked to consider a meaningful funding contribution to support the shared goals of the network. An organization can have multiple units operating as partners. Small organizations, and non-profits can offer in-kind support in lieu of funding.