Driving Innovation That Transforms Business Insights and Decision-Making

Connecting innovators, investors and industry leaders to turn breakthrough ideas into real-world impact.

The Tony Cowling Foundation (TCF) is an independent, not-for-profit innovation catalyst for the global market research, insights and data analytics industry. We identify and recognise promising innovations, connecting innovators with industry leaders, investors and end users to support their development, adoption and commercial success.

Through our global network and annual Tony Cowling Foundation Innovation Award, we showcase breakthrough ideas, encourage collaboration and connect innovators with expertise, investment and commercial opportunities to drive meaningful industry transformation.

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Our Mission

Guided by Tony Cowling’s values of inclusion, innovation and internationalism, the Foundation exists to identify and promote innovations that improve business insights and create meaningful commercial impact.

We provide a platform where innovators, investors and industry leaders can connect, collaborate and accelerate the adoption of transformative ideas.

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Our Vision

To become the world's leading independent innovation catalyst for the insights, market research and data analytics sectors.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Partnering with the Tony Cowling Foundation offers organisations a valuable platform to engage with senior decision-makers, innovators, investors, and industry leaders across market research, insights, and data analytics. Through our expanding programme of digital content, online engagement, innovation awards, webinars, and live events, sponsors can enhance brand visibility, demonstrate thought leadership, and build meaningful relationships within a highly influential international community. By supporting TCF, sponsors also play an active role in promoting innovation, inclusion, and industry advancement.

From Recognition to Real-World Impact

Winning the 2024 Tony Cowling Foundation Innovation Award marked an important milestone for Realeyes and its innovative face verification technology. At our 2025 Annual Event, Realeyes CEO and co-founder Mihkel Jäätma shared how the recognition helped build momentum, increase industry visibility and open up new growth opportunities.

 

Realeyes demonstrates how independent recognition can help promising innovations gain exposure, build industry connections and move towards wider commercial adoption.

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Support the work of the Tony Cowling Foundation

Your donation will support the Tony Cowling Foundation’s work identifying, recognising and accelerating innovation across the research, insights and data analytics industry. By supporting the Foundation, you help us connect promising innovators with industry leaders, investors and opportunities for collaboration, encouraging new ideas and real-world impact.

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For any enquiries, please reach out to:

Richard Clarke, Partnerships Director, Via email at Richard.clarke@tonycowlingfoundation.org or mobile on +44(0)7935144000 and he will be happy to assist you.

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