At present, Google and Bing show Twitter information on their results pages, but the deals being discussed could see the search companies license a full feed from Twitter, according to report on blog AllThingsD.
Twitter is said to be talking to Google and Microsoft separately about data-mining deals, with talks at a very early stage as the micro-blogging service explores opportunities for developing a robust commercial business model.
It is understood Twitter is only considering non-exclusive partnerships, with the company keen to retain its independent status.
The reports come hot on the heels of Twitter raising another $100 million in new funding, having already have raised $55 million in a previous round.
The fundraising initiative gives Twitter a $1bn market valuation despite the company still figuring out how to convert its cult status and 54m members into cash.
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