Skipso's flexible
Partnership Model
Empower your clients with innovative solutions through our flexible partnership model. Choose from three clear options designed to meet unique client needs and maximise value.
Empower your clients with the right solution
Choose the partnership model that best fits your business needs and client requirements.
Hub License
Platform-as-a-Service for your innovation hub
A discounted annual hub license with the option to run unlimited programs on your own Skipso platform. This offer is available exclusively to innovation service partners.
Unlimited programs
Your own platform branding
Ability to mobilize connected client platforms
Reseller
Maximum control over pricing and client relationships
Partners receive a significant discount off Skipso's list price for each Client Environment. Free to resell these branded environments at your own pricing.
20% off list price
You own the relationship
Flexible client control
Referral
Earn commissions on successful referrals
Partners earn a 12% commission on the first year's Annual Contract Value and 3% on subsequent renewals for successful referrals to their clients.
12% first year commission
3% renewal commission
Optional onboarding assistance
Flexible Engagements for
Maximum Client Impact
Track 1: Hub License
Platform-as-a-Service
Best for
Partners who run their own innovation hubs or community platforms and manage multiple client programs in one central environment.
What It Offers
Access a discounted annual license for your own branded Skipso Hub, with the option to run unlimited programs. Keep your brand across the platform while adding client logos to individual program pages.
Enhanced support to assist your team with onboarding, training and day today operation of the platform.
Ability to resell Connected Client Platforms offering greater flexibility for client branding for their own program(s). These can share data and users with your hub platform and are available at a discount, as outlined in "Track 2: Reseller"
SKIPSO’S ROLE
Partners who run their own innovation hubs or community platforms and manage multiple client programs.
YOUR ROLE
Run all client programs, manage user access, and offer first-line support.
Why Clients
Like It
Get a consistent, professional experience across programs hosted on your branded platform. Ideal for clients that are comfortable with sharing your data environment.
Track 2: Reseller
White-Label Operator
Best for
Partners who want full control of client relationships and offer fully branded, standalone platforms.
What It Offers
Purchase Skipso Client Environments at a 20% discount and resell with your own services.
Choose between:
Standalone Client Platforms (Independent Data) for full data isolation and ownership.
Connected Client Platforms (Shared Data) those partners with a Hub platform can enjoy integrated data and user experiences.
SKIPSO’S ROLE
Set up the branded environments, provide second-line technical support, and assist with co-selling if needed.
YOUR ROLE
Handle the full sales cycle, manage billing, and provide first-line client support.
Why Clients
Like It
They get a tailored, white-labeled solution with the flexibility to choose between shared or independent platforms—aligned with their data and branding preferences.
Track 3: Referral & Assist
Commission-based partnership
Best for
Partners who connect Skipso with potential clients and want to earn commissions with minimal involvement.
What It Offers
Earn 12% of the first year’s Annual Contract Value (ACV) and 3% on renewals for successful referrals.
Option to offer onboarding support at a billable hourly rate.
SKIPSO’S ROLE
Manage the sales process, close the deal, support the client, and select the right environment.
YOUR ROLE
Make warm introductions and optionally help with onboarding.
Why Clients
Like It
They get expert guidance from you during the introduction phase, then work directly with Skipso for a full-service experience.
Tailored solutions for every client
At Skipso, we know that innovation service providers work with many different clients. Each client has their own needs for how their data is managed and how their brand is shown. With Skipso, you can set up programs in a way that fits each client’s specific needs.
Centrally Hosted Programs
Run client programs centrally on your own hub platform to maintain full control
Connected Client Platforms
Run client programs on their own platform, whilst maintaining a connection to your own hub platform
Standalone Client Platforms
Provide your client with their own independent platform for full data ownership
Core partner benefits across
all tracks
Partner Portal
Access to deal registration and partner resources
Early Access
Early-access roadmap briefings (access varies by track)
Directory Listing
Featured in "Find a Partner" co-innovation hub directory
Demo Sandbox
Full access to demo environment for client presentations
Our partners
Since 2017 Guidehouse has worked in close collaboration with Skipso to design, develop, and launch the Empower Innovation Network. Skipso has demonstrated passion, dedication, and hard work during our partnership to create a powerful platform to empower the cleantech community worldwide.
The Skipso team is responsive and manages our platform development in an efficient & thorough manner.
Since 2016 iCatalysts has worked in close collaboration with Navigant Consulting and SkipsoLabs to plan for, design, develop and launch the Empower Innovation Network. Skipso has been a partner in this journey in every way. Skipso's has demonstrated passion, vision, dedication, creativity and hard work in our work together to create a powerful platform to empower the cleantech community worldwide.
