Growing Institutional Adoption Figshare has recently secured multiple new clients including prestigious universities such as Queen's University Belfast, University of Limpopo, Appalachian State University, University of Technology Sydney, and Cardiff University, indicating a strong market demand among leading research institutions seeking robust data repository solutions.

Expansion in Africa and Beyond The company is expanding its footprint in Africa, being recognized as working with the top nine universities on the continent, which opens opportunities for further partnerships with global educational institutions seeking to enhance their research data management capabilities.

Focus on Non-Traditional Outputs Figshare’s support for showcasing non-traditional research outputs such as creative practitioner works and theses positions it as an ideal platform for institutions aiming to diversify and broaden their research dissemination strategies.

Target Mid-Size Research Market With revenue under ten million dollars and a modest team size, Figshare is positioned as a flexible, scalable solution for mid-sized institutions aiming to professionalize and enhance their research data management without the overhead of larger enterprise systems.

Open Research Trend The company's emphasis on supporting open research and data sharing aligns with ongoing trends in academia and funding agencies, presenting opportunities to collaborate with institutions committed to transparency, reproducibility, and research impact.