Bridging Advocacy and Academia: A Unique Synergy
As a Community Interest Company, our mission is not to generate profit, but to build a more equitable marketplace. We believe that true social innovation arises from a mutually beneficial partnership between practical advocacy and rigorous academic inquiry. Our AI-powered platform transforms vast amounts of unstructured consumer complaints into verified, aggregated, and actionable datasets, creating an unparalleled resource for impactful, collaborative research.
- Real-World Data: Access rich, anonymised datasets perfect for research into law, data science, sociology, and business ethics.
- Impactful Case Studies: Provide your students and faculty with live case studies that have tangible social consequences.
- A Pathway to Policy: Collaborate on research that can directly inform regulators and drive systemic change in consumer protection.
- Interdisciplinary Opportunities: Our work sits at the crossroads of technology, law, social science, and ethics, inviting a wide range of collaborative projects.
Collaboration Areas for Academic Research Partnerships
We are eager to partner with universities across a range of disciplines. Potential collaborative activities for our academic research partnerships include:
- Law, Human Rights & Policy: Co-author research on digital consumer rights, analyse the effectiveness of collective redress mechanisms, or develop joint legal clinics to provide students with practical experience.
- Data Science & Ethical AI: Collaborate on the ethical application of AI in advocacy, validate algorithmic fairness, and develop new models for pattern recognition in our datasets. Student projects could focus on NLP, data governance, or UX validation.
- Business & Social Sciences: Conduct joint studies on the socio-economic impact of our advocacy, explore sustainable non-profit business models through Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), or analyse consumer behaviour and trust.
- Student Placements & Dissertations: We offer a dynamic environment for undergraduate and postgraduate students seeking internships or data for dissertations that deliver real social impact.
Our Flexible Collaboration Model
We understand the academic landscape and propose a flexible, phased approach to partnership:
- Phase 1: Foundational Engagement. We can begin with low-resource, high-value activities such as guest lectures, student-led projects, or scoping workshops to build a strong working relationship.
- Phase 2: Joint Research & Funding. As the partnership develops, we can collaboratively apply for research grants (e.g., from Innovate UK, ESRC, or Horizon Europe) to fund larger-scale, externally-funded projects.
- Phase 3: Strategic Partnership. For long-term collaborations, we can establish formal agreements, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), or commissioned research for specific policy reports, always ensuring alignment with our non-profit, community-first mission.
A Commitment From Our Research-Minded Leadership
Zoltan Petrasovits
Co-Founder & CEO
“True social innovation happens when practical advocacy is validated by rigorous research. We are building an ecosystem where community action and academic inquiry can fuel one another to create lasting, systemic change.”
Geza Koczian
Co-Founder & CTO/COO
“As a Senior Research Officer myself, I know the value of robust, verifiable data. Our platform is built on a foundation of scientific excellence, designed to provide the academic community with a secure, ethically-managed resource to explore the frontiers of digital society and consumer justice.”
Frequently Asked Questions for Academic Partners
- What kind of data can you provide for research?
- We can provide fully anonymised and aggregated datasets derived from consumer complaints. The data is structured and categorised, ideal for statistical analysis, trend identification, and socio-legal research. All data sharing is subject to a strict ethical review and a data sharing agreement compliant with the ICO Data Sharing Code of Practice to ensure full compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
- Are there opportunities for joint publications?
- Absolutely. We actively encourage co-authoring academic papers, policy briefs, and reports with our partners. We believe joint publications are a powerful way to disseminate findings and amplify the impact of our collaborative work.
- How do you ensure the ethical handling of sensitive data?
- Our operation is governed by a strict ethical code and our registered Data Protection Officer, Mr. Geza Koczian. We employ ‘privacy by design’ principles, and no personally identifiable information is ever shared without explicit, informed, and unambiguous consent. For research purposes, only irreversibly anonymised or aggregated data is used, in line with our Privacy Policy.
- Can our students get involved?
- Yes. We welcome proposals for student projects, internships, and dissertations. Adhoc Support provides a unique opportunity for students to apply their skills to real-world challenges and contribute to a meaningful social mission.
Let’s Collaborate
If your institution is interested in pioneering new academic research partnerships or wishes to learn more about our data, we would be delighted to start a conversation.