Strategic expertise Leverage MCI’s unique position as the Smithsonian’s sole technical study resource to offer advanced conservation analytics, provenance research, and material characterization services to major museums, cultural institutions, and government agencies seeking authoritative technical insights.

Elite collaboration Target high-profile partners and federal entities that have engaged with MCI or Smithsonian programs, presenting opportunities for joint research, digitization, and method development projects that enhance conservation outcomes and provenance documentation.

Digital infrastructure Highlight the existing tech stack (Power BI, GraphQL, Drupal, Google Workspace) to position MCI as capable of handling data-intensive conservation projects, dashboards, and collaborative workflows for large-scale collections management.

Global visibility Capitalize on recent partnerships and new locations (Boston Seaport) to propose expansion-oriented engagements, internships, and public-facing programs that increase visitor engagement, sponsorship, and donor opportunities.

Funding readiness With revenue under one million, pursue grant-focused offerings, government and foundation funding for conservation science, analytical instrumentation upgrades, and staff training programs to scale capabilities and attract external matching funds.