Alumni & Fundraising Opportunity to engage NECO's development office and alumni network for fundraising platforms, donor CRM integration, and targeted outreach leveraging their recent appointment of a Director of Development and Alumni Relations.

Clinical Training Expansion NECO’s newly completed Clinical Training Center and ongoing clinical affiliations suggest potential demand for scheduling software, patient management solutions, and telehealth or remote patient monitoring tools tailored to optometry clinics.

Industry Collaboration Participation in industry events and speaker programs indicates a gateway to partnerships, sponsored research, curriculum tools, and vendor demonstrations aligned with eye care education and clinical innovation.

Student Innovation Annual Student Innovation awards highlight opportunities to provide student-focused tech solutions, competition sponsorships, and early-stage startups alignment with the school’s innovation ecosystem.

Digital Engagement Existing tech stack (workplace, scheduling, CRM, and communication tools) signals receptiveness to integrated SaaS solutions, data analytics, and security enhancements that streamline admin workflows and improve student and patient experiences.