Grand Challenges Partnerships

UCL Grand Challenges has extensive experience collaborating with a wide range of partners - from NGOs and governments to businesses of all sizes. The team are here to help tackle urgent societal problems and address unmet needs, enhancing the impact of our research, education, and innovation. We believe partnerships and collaboration are essential in accelerating real-world impact and driving positive change.

Why partner with UCL?

At UCL Grand Challenges, we pride ourselves on our extensive experience in forging strong partnerships with a diverse array of stakeholders - from NGOs and governments to businesses of all sizes. We want to collaborate with you to tackle pressing problems and address unmet needs, amplifying the impact of our research, education, and innovation.

We believe that partnership and collaboration are the cornerstones of accelerating real-world impact and driving positive change. By working together, we can harness our collective expertise and resources to create meaningful solutions and foster a better future for all.

Grand Challenge partnerships provide:

Access to world-class researchers and students
Tailored collaboration models
Innovation through cross-disciplinary research
Global network and influence
Long-term sustainable value solutions
Mutual learning and growth
State-of-the-art facilities

If you're passionate about making a real impact and driving innovative solutions, we want to work with you to create lasting change.

Our partnerships in action

Resolution Foundation

UCL's Grand Challenge of Justice and Equality collaborated on a year-long project with the Resolution Foundation think tank and multiple external partners to explore structural inequalities in UK society.

British Academy

UCL Grand Challenges and UCL Public Policy collaborated with the British Academy on the AI & the Future of Work. The collaboration broadened the debate surrounding the interactions of AI, determining what 'good work' looks like.

The Lancet

Over the past 20 years, UCL Grand Challenges have spearheaded several innovative partnerships with The Lancet on a range of health-related topics.

How we work together

Our process is built on collaboration and mutual benefit. We offer flexible partnership models to suit your goals, whether you’re looking for short-term engagements or long-term strategic partnerships.