Where Industry Meets Research
Open Research Network is a marketplace where companies post research challenges and researchers showcase their expertise for industry collaboration. Businesses post R&D briefs and innovation challenges. Researchers and research teams make their projects and capabilities visible for industry uptake. Whatever the sector, we bridge the gap between commercial innovation needs and world-class research talent.
For Industry — Post a Research Brief
Post your R&D challenge or research brief and connect with researchers who can help. Open Research Network matches companies with the right research expertise, across every sector — technology, health, energy, manufacturing, finance, and more.
For Researchers — Showcase Your Work to Industry
Make your research visible to companies looking for partners. Create a verified profile, showcase your current and past projects, and browse industry research briefs posted by organisations ready to fund and apply your expertise.
Sector-Agnostic Matching
Open Research Network serves every industry equally. Whether your challenge is in biotech, cleantech, advanced manufacturing, financial services, or any other field — our AI-powered matching connects you with the right research partner fast.
Key Features
- Post a research brief and reach verified researchers instantly
- Browse researcher profiles filtered by expertise, sector, and project type
- AI-powered industry-research matching
- Expression of interest and application workflows
- Secure messaging and collaboration tools
- University, faculty, and research team management dashboards
- Research impact and engagement analytics
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Open Research Network?
- Open Research Network is a two-sided marketplace that connects industry with research. Companies post research briefs and R&D challenges, while researchers and research teams showcase their projects and expertise for industry uptake.
- How does Open Research Network work for companies?
- Companies create a profile and post a research brief describing their challenge or R&D need. Researchers on the platform can then respond, connect, and propose how they can help. It is free to browse and explore the network.
- How does Open Research Network work for researchers?
- Researchers create a profile, showcase their current and past projects, and make their expertise visible to companies actively seeking research partners. You can also browse and respond to industry research briefs posted on the platform.
- What industries does Open Research Network serve?
- Open Research Network is sector-agnostic — technology, health and biotech, energy and cleantech, manufacturing, finance, and every other sector.
- How is Open Research Network different from LinkedIn or ResearchGate?
- Unlike LinkedIn, ORN is purpose-built for industry-research collaboration. Unlike ResearchGate, ORN serves industry as a first-class user, allowing companies to post briefs and actively find research partners.
- Is Open Research Network free to join?
- You can join and browse the network for free. Visit the platform for current details on posting research briefs and premium features.