A tool for cross-sector and interdisciplinary research

Structure your collaboration before it begins

A structured framework that helps researchers and partners align on purpose, roles, outputs, and risks — across sectors and disciplines.

Objectives why & what
Purpose
Value
Outputs
People
Roles
Executionhow + where + when
Resources
Timeline
Communication
Risks
What is it?

A shared framework for cross-sector and interdisciplinary research

Research collaborations often struggle not because of bad ideas, but because of misaligned expectations, unclear roles, and assumptions that were never made explicit.

Good collaboration doesn't happen by accident. It requires a shared language for what we're doing, why, and how.

The canvas provides a structured space to surface those differences early.

☰ Objectives why & what
Purpose
Why does this exist?
Value
What does each gain?
Outputs
What does success look like?
People
Who needs to be involved?
Roles
Who leads, decides, contributes?
⚙️ Execution how + where + when
Resources
What's needed & who provides it?
Timeline
Milestones & deadlines
Communication
How & how often?
Risks
What could go wrong?
How it works

From blank canvas to shared understanding

1

Open the canvas

No signup or install. Open the app in your browser and your work saves automatically as you type.

2

Fill in together

Work through each section with your partners. Guiding questions are visible throughout to prompt discussion.

3

Save & share

Export as a JSON file to share, or generate a PDF to attach to a kick-off meeting agenda.

4

Revisit & refine

Reload the canvas as the project evolves. Treat it as a living document rather than a one-off exercise.

Use the canvas

Open it in your browser, fill it in with your partners, and save or export when you're done.

Open the Canvas →