What are best practices for writing a Partnering Request?

Last updated: December 8, 2025

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General tips:

  • Don’t assume that innovators with relevant expertise are also familiar with the challenge and your industry.

  • Avoid or define acronyms and industry jargon.

 

Background:

  • Provide a background to the research or technology challenge, not the company.

  • Share context on the problem, why it matters and what you've done to solve it so far.

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Requirements:

  • Limit the must-have requirements to no more than 5.

  • Preferred requirements are those that would favorably differentiate a submission that meets the must-have requirements.

  • Requirements should be as SMART as possible (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-based). It’s critical to include quantitative measurements or standards, where applicable.

  • Don't limit your requirements to a US audience. For example, you might include statements like: "approved by regulators such as EPA or international equivalent." 

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What we can offer you:

  • Include funding details (a range is suitable) and potential project duration.

  • Consider what innovators would not have access to on their own or would have to pay for. This may include facilities, compounds and reagents; tools and technologies. 

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