A vertical is the foundational unit of The Simple Platform - a focused knowledge hub built around a single research topic, emerging technology, or area of innovation.
Each vertical is defined by you then automatically generated by RNAI, our proprietary AI engine, and structured into seven core categories. These categories provide a comprehensive, navigable view of your topic - spanning the full ecosystem of ideas, people, and opportunities connected to it.
The result is a space that’s ready to explore from day one - and fully customizable as your work evolves.
When you run a query, RNAI (Research Net Artificial Intelligence) searches across a diverse set of global sources - academic literature, patent filings, funding databases, research networks, and more.
In minutes, RNAI organizes the most relevant content into a clean, editable structure. Each piece of data is classified into one of seven categories, designed to give you an immediate understanding of the field and its edges.
Each vertical starts structured - but it’s not static.
You can:
Add new entries across any category
Edit existing content
Leave notes, tags, and commentary
Reorder items to surface what matters most
Hide or emphasize entries to guide collaborators
TSP gives you full editorial control. Think of each vertical as both a research tool and a shared canvas—flexible enough for individual work or distributed collaboration.
Whether you’re mapping a new field, guiding a team, or simply trying to make sense of a complex topic, verticals give you clarity from the start - and control every step of the way.