Research-stage businesses
Science-to-market in one organization.
Mission
A new ecosystem to accelerate R&D
Anomaly Research is a private not-for-profit organization that builds research startups — mission-driven research teams building real products and services rather than scientific papers.
The Research Startup Ethos
Products, not papers.
Research startups work to deliver real capabilities rather than citable publications. This new breed of researchers stress test their discoveries and take ownership of their work by developing new products themselves. The flexibility and focus provided by the startup model allow research teams to work on high impact projects that are not well supported by the established R&D communities.
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Real capabilities
Researchers are aligned to pursue an ambitious mission and deliver tangible products and services to the real world.
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Focused and flexible teams
Teams recruit the best talent to accomplish the mission. Accountability is concentrated. People with unconventional backgrounds and experiences are sought out for new perspectives.
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Adaptive structures
Research startups are structured as independent organizations with fit-for-purpose funding and governance.
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Intelligent risk-taking
Researchers are given freedom to take risks and learn from experience. Negative results are not punished and suppressed, but analyzed and shared.
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Systemic cooperation
Problems encountered by one team is an opportunity for another. Teams solve each other’s challenges, share resources, and advise on lessons learned.
Our Role
A central hub for research startups.
Anomaly Research is a parent organization to research startups and manages resources to invest in research teams. We develop ecosystem-level programs for our research teams and the broader research community.
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Finance
Create new funds for research startups.
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Governance
Develop new legal and governance models tailored for R&D.
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People
Recruit, train, and retain new pools of talent and expertise.
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Ecosystem
Nurture partnerships with other mission-aligned organizations.
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Institution
Become the best source of knowledge on research startups.
Unlocking potential
New dynamism to create a new age of breakthroughs.
A vibrant ecosystem of research startups creates a free flow of ideas, people, and capital to unlock talent and resources. It empowers researchers to pursue opportunities and accelerate the development of new science, new products, and new business sectors.
Scientific software
Open-source research software development, maintenance, and support.
Research hardware
Design and manufacturing of physical tools for research.
Datasets
Collecting, curating, and maintaining high-quality scientific datasets.
Physical infrastructure
Physical facilities and real-estate for scientific research.
Specialist contractors
Research-oriented consulting for deep technical expertise and techniques.
Pilot Program
We are building our inaugural fund.
If you have a research project that you'd like to consider as a research startup, we'd like to hear from you!