Partnership Agreements
Building collaborative relationships for sustainable development
Partnership Overview
RIKESD believes in the power of collaboration to drive sustainable development and research innovation. We offer various partnership models designed to foster meaningful relationships with institutions, organizations, and individuals who share our commitment to advancing knowledge and creating positive impact.
Types of Partnerships
Research Collaboration Partnerships
Joint research initiatives with academic institutions, research organizations, and think tanks to advance knowledge in sustainable development, innovation, and related fields.
Benefits Include:
- Shared research resources and expertise
- Joint publication opportunities
- Access to research networks
- Collaborative funding applications
Requirements:
- Established research track record
- Alignment with RIKESD's mission
- Commitment to ethical research practices
- Data sharing agreements
Institutional Partnerships
Strategic alliances with universities, government agencies, NGOs, and international organizations to create lasting institutional relationships and program exchanges.
Partnership Activities:
- Student and researcher exchanges
- Joint program development
- Shared infrastructure and facilities
- Capacity building initiatives
Agreement Terms:
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
- Defined roles and responsibilities
- Resource sharing protocols
- Performance evaluation metrics
Funding and Sponsorship Partnerships
Financial partnerships with foundations, corporations, and funding agencies to support research projects, programs, and institutional development.
Funding Opportunities:
- Research project grants
- Program sponsorships
- Infrastructure development
- Scholarship and fellowship funding
Partner Benefits:
- Brand visibility and recognition
- Access to research outcomes
- Networking opportunities
- Impact reporting and documentation
Innovation & Technology Transfer Partnerships
Collaborative agreements focused on innovation development, technology transfer, and commercialization of research outcomes.
Innovation Focus Areas:
- Sustainable technology development
- Digital innovation solutions
- Social innovation initiatives
- Entrepreneurship support programs
Collaboration Models:
- Joint innovation labs
- Incubation and acceleration programs
- Intellectual property sharing
- Market access facilitation
Partnership Development Process
Initial Consultation
Discuss partnership objectives, alignment with RIKESD's mission, and potential collaboration areas.
Proposal Development
Collaborative development of partnership proposal outlining objectives, activities, and expected outcomes.
Due Diligence & Review
Comprehensive review of partnership terms, legal considerations, and risk assessment.
Agreement Finalization
Formal agreement signing, including terms of collaboration, responsibilities, and success metrics.
Implementation & Monitoring
Active partnership implementation with regular monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
Sample Agreement Templates
We provide standardized agreement templates to streamline the partnership development process:
Research Collaboration Agreement
Comprehensive template for joint research initiatives and academic partnerships.
Request Template →Institutional MOU Template
Standard memorandum of understanding for institutional partnerships.
Request Template →Funding Partnership Agreement
Template for funding and sponsorship partnership arrangements.
Request Template →Innovation Partnership Framework
Framework agreement for technology transfer and innovation partnerships.
Request Template →Partnership Inquiries
Ready to explore partnership opportunities with RIKESD? Our partnerships team is here to help you identify the best collaboration model for your organization.
operations@rikesd.org
For general partnership inquiries
+2348066301780
Direct line to partnerships team
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM WAT
Response Time: We typically respond to partnership inquiries within 48 hours