Student Cost Transparency Brandeis recently launched Faye, a platform that shows students what they will pay before they apply, signaling strong interest in cost transparency and financial planning during the admissions journey. This creates an opportunity to offer student financial planning tools, pricing estimators, and integrated financial aid calculators that can be embedded in recruitment and onboarding workflows. Potential upsell includes fintech integrations, CRM workflows for student communications, and data analytics around pricing sensitivity.

Digital Credentials The launch of Second Transcript and an emphasis on broader credentialing indicate a need for verifiable, portable credentials beyond traditional transcripts. Opportunities include a digital credentialing platform, verifiable transcripts, alumni and employer integrations, and the potential for micro-credentials aligned with workforce needs.

Research Infrastructure The Light Microscopy Core Facility funded via a state grant signals ongoing capital investments in core research infrastructure. Sales opportunities include lab information management systems, imaging analysis software, data storage and high performance computing, and service contracts for core facilities. There is also potential for grant funded research IT partnerships and analytics support for scientific workflows.

Fundraising Tech Steady philanthropic activity and foundation funding point to a strong donor ecosystem and demand for advanced fundraising tools. Opportunities include donor relationship management, fundraising analytics, campaign management, and grant management solutions that streamline donor communications and reporting across initiatives.

Tech Modernization Diverse tools across the tech stack suggest fragmentation and a need to modernize and unify systems. Potential offerings include ERP and CRM consolidation, data integration, cybersecurity services, single sign on and identity management, and training to maximize adoption of new platforms and analytics capabilities.