Digital Innovation for Research
Experts in Custom Apps for Researchers
We design and develop custom digital tools for researchers by combining strong technological expertise with a deep understanding of academic, medical, and health research projects. Based in Canada, Sidekick Interactive acts as a research technology partner supporting universities, research centers, and funded research initiatives from concept to deployment.
Trusted by Leading Researchers Throughout North America
Our Experience
A Trusted Technology Partner for Research Projects Since 2017
Since 2017, Sidekick Interactive has been supporting research software development through long-term collaborations with universities and research institutions such as CIUSSS-EMTL, CRIUGM, Memorial University and Université de Montréal.
Our team works closely with researchers to design digital research tools that fit their scientific objectives, ethical constraints, timelines, and funding realities. We adopt a participatory and user-centered methodology tailored specifically to research environments.
What We Build
Custom Research Software and Digital Platforms
Sidekick Interactive is a partner of choice for researchers seeking to develop high-value digital solutions.
We co-create custom research software, mobile applications, and web platforms that:
Facilitate data collection and analysis
Improve participant and patient engagement
Support compliance, security, and interoperability
Generate high-quality, reliable research data
Our focus is on building user-friendly, patient-centric research applications that are actually adopted in real-world research contexts.
Built for Research Realities
Digital Solutions Adapted to Research Project Constraints
Every research project comes with unique requirements. Our research platform development approach is designed to adapt to:
Funding and grant requirements
Researcher schedules, deliverables, and budgets
Ethics committees and compliance constraints
Integration with existing research data systems
Research-oriented methodologies, including qualitative studies
Grant-focused Development
Support for Research Funding and Grant Applications
Sidekick Interactive acts as a technology partner for grant-funded research projects. We support researchers by:
Establishing and justifying technology budgets
Aligning technical scope with funding constraints
Advising funding committees on feasibility and value
Regardless of budget size, we help researchers create effective digital research tools with a focus on development speed, sustainability, and scalability.
How We Work
Agile and Flexible Methodology for Custom Research Tools Development
Our agile development methodology for research projects allows step-by-step validation of each component. This approach ensures:
Continuous collaboration with researchers
Rapid decision-making and iteration
Early validation of scientific and technical assumptions
Secure and reliable research software
Each development phase includes quality control and testing, allowing projects to pause, resume, or evolve without losing validated progress.
Our Process
Our Research-Oriented Development Methodology
Idea and Research Project Definition
We begin by gathering detailed information from the researcher and producing technical documentation aligned with research objectives, budgets, and constraints. The solution is defined collaboratively to ensure scientific relevance and feasibility.
Define and Model – Conceptualization and Planning
Together with the research team, we co-create the solution architecture, ensuring compliance, user experience quality, and technical robustness. Key activities include:
- Co-creation workshops
- Technology and compliance validation
- UX/UI design for research applications
- Design validation and planning
Technical Development – Agile Sprints
Our developers build the custom research tools and digital applications sprint by sprint, at the researcher’s pace.
- Sprint planning
- Feature development
- Quality assurance
- Demonstrations and validation
Quality Assurance and Security Testing
We validate interfaces, functionality, integrations, and conduct security testing, especially for projects involving sensitive research or patient data.
Launch and Deployment
We deploy the digital tool according to research objectives and infrastructure requirements, supporting research teams throughout the active project lifecycle.
Our Partners
Researchers Who Trust Sidekick Interactive
“Sidekick Interactive supported us step by step, allowing us to clearly define our objectives and maintain optimal control of project costs. Their collaborative approach gave us confidence throughout the project.”
Ana Inès Ansaldo – Director, Research Centre of the University Institute of Geriatrics of Montreal
“Sidekick Interactive delivered an engaging research application with unanimously positive feedback, particularly for its UX/UI design and their ability to adapt to our research realities.”
Isabelle Ouellet-Morin – PhD, Researcher and Associate Professor, University of Montreal
“The collaboration with Sidekick came at the right time to re-launch our project. Their documentation and technical expertise helped us strengthen and expand the existing solution.”
Réal Labelle – Psychologist, Researcher and Full Professor, University of Montreal
“The co-creation workshops were extremely stimulating and demonstrated how collective intelligence leads to better research tools.”
Pierrich Plusquellec – Researcher and Associate Professor, University of Montreal
“Sidekick provided a thorough assessment and proposed solutions aligned with our budget, enabling us to launch a digital tool supporting children with developmental disabilities.”
Marc Lanovaz – Researcher and Associate Professor, University of Montreal
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Our Work
Selected Research Projects
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Mobile app designed to support young victims of bullying with personalized action plans, coping videos, and tools to seek help from trusted adults.
This research-backed digital tool helps schools and psychologists monitor engagement and collect anonymized data for intervention strategies.
Pharmalliance
Digital platform connecting pharmacists and patients to improve adherence to depression treatment plans.
Includes a mobile app for patients to report symptoms and a web platform for pharmacists to monitor treatment in real time, ensuring secure and compliant data handling.
PA-DTI
iPad app delivering evidence-based teaching practices for children with autism, intellectual disabilities, and developmental delays.
Implements ABA techniques and 24 learning programs, allowing educators to monitor progress and collect rich data for research.
Let’s Worh Together
Looking for a Research Technology Partner
Take a few minutes to discuss your custom research software or digital health research project with Sidekick Interactive.