Funding & Partners SEI is a globally funded, non-profit research institute with diverse donors including the Government of Sweden, public research funders, philanthropic foundations and development agencies. This openness to funding sources suggests opportunities to position sustainability tools and capacity-building services to funders and partners aligned with SEI’s mission, as well as potential co-funding for research collaborations.
Climate and Governance Tools SEI focuses on bridging science to policy and practice across climate, natural resources, water, air and health, with governance, innovation, finance, poverty, gender equality and social equity. There is a clear appetite for decision-support tools, data analytics, and capacity-building services that translate research into actionable policy and program design for governments, NGOs and international agencies.
Digital Tooling & Partnerships Recent collaborations include digital nature risk assessment tools with Earth Genome and AI-related true carbon impact work with Watt Time, Klimatkollen and Berget AI. This signals readiness to adopt or co-develop tech-enabled measurement, reporting, and AI-driven insights for sustainability and climate risk, offering services around tool integration, data modernization and impact analytics.
Regional Collaboration SEI operates across HQ and seven regional centres, with recent partnerships in Africa (CRMAE training), Mekong Region and Bangladesh fisheries GESI toolkit projects. This regional footprint presents opportunities to tailor region-specific consulting, capacity building, research programs and grant proposals that leverage local networks and policy channels.
Market Position & Growth With 501-1000 employees and revenue in the mid-range of its sector, SEI sits among leading policy-oriented research institutes. Their transparency on funding and strong emphasis on partnerships create openings for selling services such as specialized research, stakeholder engagement, and impact-focused consulting to similar organizations and funders seeking credible, outcome-driven outputs.