Help & FAQ
Help for partners
Getting started in 5 minutes
- Create your free account as an Innovation Scouter, Investor, Service Provider or Leadership Candidate.
- Complete your profile so we can recommend the most relevant opportunities and matches.
- Publish your first opportunity—an Open Call, Service Offer or Leadership Briefing.
- Receive AI-powered matches and discover relevant companies or candidates.
- Start conversations through the platform, email or scheduled 1:1 meetings.
Frequently asked questions
General
Who can join R2GConnect as a partner?
R2GConnect is designed for organizations and professionals across the global HealthTech ecosystem, including:
- Pharma, MedTech, hospitals and health insurers
- Investors and venture capital firms
- Accelerators, incubators and ecosystem organizations
- Government and research organizations
- Service providers supporting HealthTech companies
- Companies looking for Board Members, CXOs or Fractional Executives
- Experienced HealthTech leaders seeking new leadership opportunities
Is registration free?
Yes.
Creating an account is free for all partner types. You can explore the platform before deciding whether to upgrade to a subscription with additional innovation scouting or business development features.
Which startups can I discover?
R2GConnect focuses exclusively on HealthTech companies worldwide across areas including:
- Digital Therapeutics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Remote Patient Monitoring
- Hospital Software
- Medical Devices
- Diagnostics
- Women’s Health
- Mental Health
- Clinical Research Technologies
- Digital Care Platforms
and many more.
Innovation Scouting
How do I discover innovative HealthTech companies?
There are multiple ways to discover startups:
- Search the HealthTech database
- Receive AI-powered startup recommendations
- Publish an Open Call
- Create Startup Match alerts
- Join Innovation Channels
- Invite startups directly
- Watch startup pitch videos
The platform continuously recommends relevant companies based on your interests and scouting activities.
What is an Open Call?
An Open Call allows you to describe the innovation, technology or partnership you are looking for.
Relevant HealthTech companies can apply directly through the platform while AI helps you compare applicants and identify the most promising companies.
What if I don’t have time to manage an Open Call?
No problem.
You can either manage the innovation scouting project yourself or let the Research2Guidance team run the complete scouting project for you—from startup discovery and outreach to shortlisting and recommendations.
How does AI support innovation scouting?
AI helps you reduce manual work by:
- identifying relevant startups
- summarizing company profiles
- comparing applicants
- generating AI-powered shortlists
- analyzing pitch decks
- explaining why companies were recommended
Investors
Is R2GConnect only for corporate innovation teams?
No.
Investors use the same platform to discover startups, publish Investor Calls, receive applications and identify emerging HealthTech companies aligned with their investment strategy.
What is an Investor Call?
Investor Calls allow investors to publish their investment interests so startups can apply directly.
You define your preferred company stage, technology focus, therapeutic areas and other investment criteria while the platform recommends matching startups.
Service Providers
How can I generate qualified leads?
Service providers can publish:
- Deals
- Service Packages
- Expert Cohorts
The platform recommends your offers to startups actively looking for external support.
Can I invite startups directly?
Yes.
You can invite startups that match your services and also respond to Help Requests submitted by companies looking for support.
Which offers perform best?
The most successful offers usually include:
- Clearly defined deliverables
- Transparent pricing
- Startup-friendly engagement models
- Free assessments or introductory sessions
- Tangible business outcomes
Leadership Search
How can my company find experienced executives?
You can publish a Leadership Briefing describing your Board, CXO, Fractional Executive or Advisory role.
The platform recommends suitable candidates while protecting candidate privacy until both sides agree to connect.
Which leadership roles are supported?
Examples include:
- Board Members
- Advisory Board Members
- CEOs
- COOs
- CTOs
- CMOs
- Chief Commercial Officers
- Regulatory Leaders
- Fractional Executives
- Interim Managers
- Senior Advisors
I’m an executive. Can I join?
Yes.
Experienced HealthTech leaders can create a confidential profile describing their expertise, preferred roles, regions and availability.
You’ll automatically receive notifications when relevant leadership opportunities become available.
Will my current employer see my profile?
No.
Leadership candidates remain in full control of their privacy. Companies initially see only an anonymized profile. Your identity and contact details are only shared after you approve the introduction.
Pricing
Do startups pay?
No.
HealthTech startups can join, build their profile and apply to opportunities free of charge.
Who pays for R2GConnect?
Paid plans are available for:
- Innovation Scouting
- Service Providers
- Enterprise Innovation Management
Companies can upgrade whenever they need additional features and larger project capacities.
Support
I can’t find what I’m looking for.
Our team is happy to help.
Whether you’re looking for innovative startups, planning your first Open Call, creating a service offering or recruiting leadership talent, we’re happy to guide you and recommend the best approach.
Still need help?
Our team is happy to answer your questions and help you get the most out of R2GConnect.
Whether you’re planning an innovation scouting initiative, looking for business opportunities, or searching for HealthTech leaders, we’re here to help.