From Fragmented Efforts to Collective Action

When sectors align & collaborate, we move beyond isolated efforts to create systems-level change.

The Potential

Programs are evidence-based & co-created with communities

Leading to solutions that are more equitable, relevant, and trusted

Research drives practical change

Embedded in decision-making, policy, and frontline delivery

Innovation reaches those who need it most

Guided by real-world needs and enabled by public policy and community alignment

Resources are pooled and targeted

Unlocking greater reach and reducing duplication across efforts and sectors

At Saath Partners, we help organizations harness their complementary strengths—designing partnerships that create impact beyond any one institution.

What Each Sector Brings

Each sector offers unique capabilities, insights, and resources. Understanding these contributions is the first step toward designing effective, high-impact partnerships.

- Evidence-based knowledge
- Research and evaluation
- Teaching and learning
- Next generation workforce
- Community trust
- Understanding local needs
- Advocacy
- Implementation capacity
- Innovation and technology
- Scalable infrastructure
- Delivery models
- Market insights
- Rapid product development
- Capital investment & commercialization
- Policy levers and regulatory frameworks
- Public accountability
- Mandate for scale
- Infrastructure and delivery
- Risk-tolerant capital and funding
- Convening power
- Systems-level interest & influence
- Long-term vision beyond political or market cycles

The Possible Partnership Models

Eight models that show what’s possible when partnerships are designed with intention.

Social Innovation

Social innovation ecosystems bring diverse people and institutions together to address root inequities and shift power.
Bridging Research & Practice

These models connect researchers with practitioners and communities to co-create knowledge that leads to meaningful change.
Tech Transfer, Innovation, Commercialization

These partnerships help university innovations reach the market by aligning research with real-world needs and strengthening support for innovation.
Industry Partnerships

Strong industry partnerships go beyond go beyond transactions—built on shared purpose, clear roles, and trust to create value for all sides.
Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships for Systems Change

Systems change partnerships shift how institutions, policies, and communities interact—focusing on reconfiguring structures and mindsets for lasting transformation.
Locally Led Community Partnerships

Locally led models succeed when they overcome “collaborative inertia” by investing in civic infrastructure, shared accountability, and flexible, long-term engagement.
Purposeful Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic convenings create space for honest dialogue, surface shared priorities, and spark momentum for systems-level change.
Stakeholder Networks

Strong networks bring people together across roles and sectors—building trust, sharing knowledge, and moving toward common goals.