Getting Started with Pulse Checks

Last updated: April 27, 2026

Course Overview:

This course introduces Halo's Pulse Check feature, a lightweight way to put a need out to the market without committing to a full partnering request. Participants will learn how to create and submit a Pulse Check and what to expect from the process once it goes out.

What You Will Learn:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand when to use a Pulse Check versus a full partnering request

  • Create a Pulse Check by selecting a need type, describing your question, and setting your preferences

  • Choose a readiness level and preferred partner type to focus your results

  • Decide whether to post anonymously and understand the trade-offs of doing so

  • Review and act on the list of interested innovators Halo sends back, including adding them to your network, messaging them, or saving them for a future request