Strategic Collaboration Leverage the CfA's position as a joint effort between the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and Harvard College Observatory to position your offerings as mission-critical tools for large-scale, collaborative research programs and grant-led initiatives.

Funding & Grants Target their diverse funding model that includes federal appropriations, university funds, contracts and grants, presenting services that optimize grant lifecycle, data management compliance, and research administration efficiency.

Research Tech Stack Align solutions with their existing tools such as MATLAB, Drupal, Oracle Database and Adobe Creative Cloud, offering integrations, data visualization, and content management enhancements that reduce friction in research workflows.

Talent & Ops With a large, distributed team and recent leadership changes, propose scalable IT operations, cyber and data security improvements, and remote collaboration capabilities to sustain productivity during reorganizations.

Public & Education Outreach Capitalize on their public-facing mission by offering media, communication, and scientific outreach solutions that streamline reporting, visualization for public engagement, and education initiatives that attract donors and sponsors.