Pairing Business with Science
Businesses often prefer to collaborate with scientists at universities and organisations that already have the equipment, laboratories and expertise in-house. QuestPair will enable companies to find suitable experts around the globe, while empowering scientists and universities to create impact through projects and collaborations.
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Why QuestPair?
1. Businesses ask for it
New technologies are increasingly multidisciplinary and require experts with different backgrounds to collaborate. As a result, businesses around the world often outsource project roles to scientists and engineers within research organisations and universities. QuestPair makes it easier to find the most suitable experts with a dedicated global platform.
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2. Research funding depends on it
Society increasingly demands concrete results from research funded by tax-payers. Therefore, universities and scientists increasingly consider the societal impact of their research. Commercial collaborations are an important way to do this, as these have a direct effect on the economy and innovation culture. At the same time, they also provide an extra revenue stream for public and independent research. QuestPair helps to boost research impact by making connections that otherwise would not have existed.
3. To help create a better world
The world needs a plethora of new technologies to achieve a sustainable development addressing climate change, food security, healthcare, pollution, infrastructure resilience, and many other global challenges. QuestPair aims to encourage and help companies that work to make the world a better place, fostering the collaboration with researchers around the globe.
What people say
Startup company owner
CEO of a biotech company
Businesses will be able to find experts on QuestPair and let experts apply or directly invite them to propose ideas. It is possible to require experts to sign a non-disclosure agreement to see confidential information.
Scientist
Post-doctoral researcher working at university
Browse cases with business needs and apply your expertise to propose projects. It is also possible to invite other scientists to apply or collaborate.
University manager
Dealing with businesses requesting expertise
“When companies ask us if we have a suitable expert on short notice, it can take considerable time and effort to find one that is available.
Suggest suitable experts that are already on QuestPair and support them directly with negotiations, agreements, payments and other matters.
Team leader in industry
Product development smart polymers
Structural engineer
Freelance consultant who just obtained a PhD
University professor
Group leader in physical chemistry
collaborations and funding partners matching my research interests”
Directly find calls and search partners on QuestPair to develop your research ideas.
A global matching platform for companies, scientists, and universities
QuestPair will enable companies to post cases describing their scientific needs. In turn, scientists and engineers can propose consultancy or contract research projects and suggest equipment, data and materials to use. Universities can support their staff through QuestPair with negotiating contracts and intellectual property rights. QuestPair will also offer functionalities to define milestones, track progress, and facilitate payments. We are in constant touch with the research and business communities to learn about their needs and make sure that we can implement useful features that are in high demand.
A global matching platform for companies, scientists, and universities
QuestPair will enable companies to post cases describing their scientific needs. In turn, scientists and engineers can propose consultancy or contract research projects and suggest equipment, data and materials to use. Universities can support their staff through QuestPair with negotiating contracts and intellectual property rights. QuestPair will also offer functionalities to define milestones, track progress, and facilitate payments. We are in constant touch with the research and business communities to learn about their needs and make sure that we can implement useful features that are in high demand.
How will it work?
Step 1: A client posts a case
A company, organisation or other client posts their scientific needs on QuestPair. Cases can either be public or private (invitation only). It is also possible to add an NDA.
Step 2: A scientific expert applies with proposal
Scientific experts suggest ideas, methods, equipment, data and materials to use. It is possible to invite experts to apply with a proposal. Scientists viewing the case can also suggest other experts to apply.
Step 3: Add collaborators
Find collaborators on QuestPair to join your team and proposal.
Step 4: Negotiation
In this phase, clients can review proposals and invite applicants to negotiate terms and conditions with applicants. If the outcome is positive, the project can start.
Step 5: pre-payment
Pre-payment. The money will be stored in an escrow account. Upon agreement between the parties, some funds may be released earlier if this is required for the project.
Step 6: Project starts
Start of the project. It will be possible to set milestones and track progress on the project page. The parties (clients, scientists, universities) can update contracts/T&C together during this stage if required.
Step 7: Project is finished
When the project is completed, parties can review the outcome on QuestPair and decide if follow-up actions are necessary.
Step 8: Payment
Final payment. For some projects, requiring investments part or long times, part of the payment can be also given in advance.
Partners & collaborations
QuestPair received SME instrument Phase I funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 876127
QuestPair received SME instrument Phase I funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 876127
Development timeline
We are currently developing the QuestPair platform. Scroll through the timeline below to see past and upcoming milestones.
- Dec 2018
Formation QuestPair team
Formation QuestPair team
December 1, 2018The QuestPair team was formed. - Feb 2019
First designs complete
First designs complete
February 12, 2019 - Apr 2019
Development starts
Development starts
April 15, 2019We are now developing the first version of the QuestPair platform. - Jun 2019
Landing page online. Visitors can subscribe to receives newsletters and updates.
Landing page online. Visitors can subscribe to receives newsletters and updates.
June 2, 2019Users can visit www.questpair.com - Oct 2019
Scientists, companies and universities can participate in questionnaires to indicate which features they would like to see on QuestPair
Scientists, companies and universities can participate in questionnaires to indicate which features they would like to see on QuestPair
October 5, 2019Scientists, companies and universities can participate in Questionnaires to indicate which features they would like to see on QuestPair - Nov 2019
First users invited for testing
First users invited for testing
November 2, 2019 - Dec 2019
Expected launch of QP closed Beta
Expected launch of QP closed Beta
December 1, 2019 - Mar 2020
Expected launch of QP open Beta
Expected launch of QP open Beta
March 5, 2020
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