The AI Platform Connecting Research, Funding and Innovation
ResearchGuide helps researchers, universities and companies discover funding opportunities, showcase research projects, and connect with experts to turn ideas into real-world innovations.
Research Innovation Is Fragmented
Researchers, universities, research institutes, and corporates struggle to collaborate efficiently.
Finding Funding
Difficulty to find relevant funding opportunities
Limited Visibility
Limited visibility for research projects and innovations
Weak Connections
Weak connections between academia and industry
Expert Discovery
Lack of tools to discover experts and collaborators
Slow Transfer
Slow technology transfer from research to real-world applications
ResearchGuide bridges these gaps by creating a global research collaboration and innovation marketplace.
OUR SOLUTION
A Smart Research & Innovation Marketplace
ResearchGuide is building an AI-powered platform where:
Researchers showcase their research projects and innovations
Institutions connect with experts and collaborators
Companies discover cutting-edge technologies and research talent
Users access global funding opportunities
Everything you need to connect
research & innovation
A comprehensive toolkit designed to bridge the gap between researchers, universities, research institutes, funders, and industry partners.
Research & Innovation Portfolio
Researchers can publish and showcase:
This creates a global portfolio of research innovation.
Funding Opportunity Engine
Discover relevant funding opportunities such as:
AI helps match researchers with the most relevant funding sources.
Researcher & Expert Directory
A centralized directory including:
Making it easier to discover collaborators and build research teams.
AI Collaboration Matchmaking
The platform suggests:
Powered by an AI orchestration layer.
Use Cases
Built for every actor in the research ecosystem
For Researchers
- →Showcase research and innovations
- →Access funding opportunities
- →Find collaborators and mentors
For Universities & Labs
- →Discover talent
- →Promote research projects
- →Build partnerships with industry
For Companies
- →Discover research innovations
- →Partner with scientists
- →Access deep-tech expertise
For Investors
- →Curated deeptech deals from labs
- →Spot innovations early with AI
- →Explore emerging tech
- →Connect with researchers
The Vision
The global ecosystem where research meets opportunity
A platform connecting:
Our goal is to accelerate:
+2000
Experts
+100
Universities
+50
Companies
Early Traction
Global reach from day one
Countries reached
Research community interest
Pilot discussions with labs
Demand for research promotion
Join the Ecosystem
Be part of the next generation of research collaboration.
Choose your profile and join the ecosystem to explore ResearchGuide and start shaping the future of science.
Step 1 — Select your profile type
About Us
The Story Behind the Platform
Connecting Ideas to Experts
ResearchGuide is a platform that connects organizations with vetted researchers, PhDs, and on-demand R&D experts, streamlining the path from idea to innovation. It offers pre-project consulting, dedicated R&D teams, post-project support, and smart matchmaking to ensure the right expertise is applied at every stage. Developed by MONARK IT, ResearchGuide is built to transform complex research processes into a seamless, results-driven experience.
Behind the Vision
MONARK IT was founded by Dr. Salim El Bouanani, a PhD and seasoned entrepreneur, with a simple but powerful vision: serious innovation requires serious talent. Drawing on his own research background, he set out to connect ambitious projects with the rare professionals who can truly deliver. From early collaborations in Europe and North America to its official launch in Qatar in 2025 and incubation at QSTP in 2026, ResearchGuide has grown into a trusted network of researchers, PhDs, and on-demand experts, turning complexity into measurable impact.