Sustainability Focus Target institutions and researchers seeking practical environmental impact studies, partnerships with government and industry, and grant-funded projects. Position Gund Institute as a research accelerator that translates academic work into actionable policy and business solutions.

University Anchor Leverage strong ties to the University of Vermont to access a network of academic researchers, students, and campus programs for collaborative pilots, data sharing, and pilot funding opportunities that can scale to external partners.

Moderate Scale With a modest staff and revenue range, offer flexible, project-based services, SaaS-style analytics, and modular research programs that fit mid-sized budgets while delivering high-impact environmental insights.

Tech Stack Leverage Utilize existing tools such as MATLAB, SAS, Salesforce, Azure and SQL Server to propose integrated data analytics, stakeholder management, and cloud-based research platforms that reduce time-to-insight for partners.

Public Sector & NGOs Position Gund Institute as a trusted research partner for government agencies, nonprofits, and foundations seeking evidence-based environmental solutions, capacity-building programs, and policy-ready briefs.