Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include techniques for establishing connections between entities for collaboration and potential co-innovation. In one embodiment, the present disclosure includes a search technique including an entity defined search model. A verified user may upload information into a search model to influence search results. Searching involves finding information about entities that may be good matches for potential collaboration. Searches may be performed iteratively to populate categories of information about potential target entities to determine whether a connection to such target entities may be made to pursue collaborative activities.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include techniques for establishing connections between entities for collaboration and potential co-innovation. In one embodiment, the present disclosure includes a search technique including an entity defined search model. A verified user may upload information into a search model to influence search results. Searching involves finding information about entities that may be good matches for potential collaboration. Searches may be performed iteratively to populate categories of information about potential target entities to determine whether a connection to such target entities may be made to pursue collaborative activities.