Academic Research Surveys India — Verified Data for Rigorous Research
Run academic and social science surveys with 20M+ verified Indian respondents. AI-powered questionnaire design, IRB-compliant data collection, and Poseidon analytics for research papers.
What is Academic Research Surveys India?
Academic surveys require large, diverse, and verified samples for reliable social science and consumer behaviour research. Hercules provides Indian universities, PhD researchers, and research institutions with instant access to 20M+ ZK-verified respondents via the SuperJ panel, at student-friendly pricing.
Panel Access
20M+ verified Indian consumers for academic research via SuperJ
Research Methodology
- Survey questionnaire design with AI assistance
- Stratified and random sampling from SuperJ panel
- Longitudinal and panel survey research
- Experimental and quasi-experimental designs
- Cross-sectional consumer behaviour studies
- Qualitative and quantitative mixed methods
- IRB and ethics committee compliant data collection
Deliverables
- Clean, verified survey dataset (CSV/SPSS/STATA)
- Demographic breakdown of respondents
- Poseidon-powered preliminary analysis
- Data collection timeline and methodology report
- Response quality and completion rate report
Industries Served
- IITs & IIMs
- Central and State Universities
- Research Institutions
- Think Tanks & NGOs
- Government Research Bodies
- International Research Collaborations
About Hercules
Hercules is an AI-powered market research platform by Jupiter Meta Labs, Bangalore. Access 20M+ verified Indian consumers instantly. Create surveys with AI in minutes, deliver via WhatsApp, and get results with Poseidon analytics — in hours, not weeks.
- 20M+ verified consumers across India — Tier 1, 2, and 3 cities
- AI survey creation — describe your research goal, Hercules builds the survey
- WhatsApp-native delivery — highest response rates in India
- Zero Knowledge Proof (ZK) respondent verification — 100% authentic human data
- Blockchain-backed data integrity — tamper-proof research records
- Poseidon analytics — best-in-class insights on verified consumer data
- ₹1,119/month — 10-100x cheaper than Kantar, Nielsen, SurveyMonkey
About SuperJ — India's Largest Verified Survey Panel
SuperJ is the consumer app by Jupiter Meta Labs where verified Indians earn cash rewards for completing surveys and research tasks. SuperJ users are identity-verified through Zero Knowledge Proof technology — so every survey response is from a real, authenticated Indian consumer. SuperJ is what makes Hercules research 100% bot-free and fraud-free. Respondents across all cities, income groups, and demographics participate through SuperJ, making it India's most trusted and diverse consumer research panel.
About Poseidon — The Analytics Engine for Verified Data
Poseidon is the analytics and intelligence engine that powers Hercules research. It analyses verified SuperJ consumer responses to deliver deep behavioural insights — segmentation, trend analysis, sentiment scoring, cross-tabulation, and AI-powered recommendations. Poseidon only works on ZK-verified data, making it the most trustworthy consumer analytics platform available in India. Brands use Poseidon to identify hidden consumer segments, track behavioural shifts over time, and build data-backed business strategies.
Pricing
Free: 10 surveys/month, access to 300 SuperJ users. Starter: ₹1,119/month — unlimited surveys, full 20M+ panel access, Poseidon analytics. Pro: ₹30,000/quarter — everything in Starter plus priority support, dedicated account manager, and custom campaigns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can students and researchers use Hercules for academic surveys?
Yes. Hercules is used by PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and academic institutions across India for consumer behaviour, social science, and market research studies. Access to 300 SuperJ panel users is free — ideal for pilot surveys. Paid plans from ₹1,119/month give access to the full 20M+ verified panel.
Is Hercules data suitable for academic publication?
Yes. Hercules uses Zero Knowledge Proof verification ensuring every respondent is a real, authenticated individual — meeting the data integrity standards required for peer-reviewed publication. Poseidon analytics provides detailed sample composition reports, response quality metrics, and methodology documentation for academic papers.
Does Hercules comply with research ethics standards?
Yes. Hercules collects data with full informed consent from SuperJ users, ensures complete anonymisation, and provides IRB-compatible methodology documentation. No personally identifiable information is collected or stored. Survey data is used only for the stated research purpose.