1DataOcean

How partnerships work

A confidential, coordinated path from opportunity to alignment.

Every opportunity is different. 1DataOcean begins with a high-level conversation, determines whether deeper feasibility work is justified, and helps the appropriate parties define roles and next steps.

Three steps before anything is assumed

  1. Start a confidential conversation

    Clarify the organization, objective, intended audience, and appropriate decision-makers without sharing sensitive data through the website.

  2. Assess fit and feasibility

    Explore high-level data requirements, institutional readiness, relevant clinical context, and the specialist capabilities that may be needed.

  3. Align responsibilities and next steps

    If the opportunity is appropriate, bring the relevant institution, qualified data user, and specialist partners into a more detailed process with defined approvals and responsibilities.

The sequence intentionally places readiness and feasibility before a detailed discussion of rights and governance. Detailed contracting, legal, privacy, technical, commercial, and delivery work occurs later and is engagement-specific.

Who is responsible for what

Responsible partnerships depend on knowing which party decides, which party performs, and which party approves. This is the high-level shape of that relationship.

Health system or institution

Holds the authority.

  • Controls its institutional participation and approvals.
  • Determines the appropriate authority and decision-makers.
  • Reviews permitted uses, patient and institutional considerations, and contractual terms.

Qualified data user or innovator

Defines and justifies the need.

  • Defines the legitimate need and use case.
  • Participates in qualification, feasibility, and diligence.
  • Accepts the obligations and limits established for the approved relationship.

1DataOcean

Qualifies, aligns, and coordinates.

  • Identifies and qualifies potential opportunities.
  • Facilitates alignment between the parties.
  • Advises on strategy and readiness.
  • Helps coordinate workstreams and qualified partners.
  • Supports the relationship beyond the initial introduction where appropriate.

Specialist partners

Perform engagement-specific work.

  • May support de-identification, technical preparation, legal and privacy work, curation, secure workflows, or other engagement-specific needs.
  • Are identified and approved based on the actual opportunity.

What this overview is not

This overview is not a promise of exact timing, access, delivery, or contractual outcome. The path depends on the use case, participating institution, approvals, data condition, technical feasibility, and responsible parties.

The next step is a conversation—not a commitment.

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