West Arete is a Benefit Corporation that builds highly specialized enterprise software for higher education.

As a Gold Sponsor of the Research Analytics Summit, we are privileged to attend this year’s event and connect with colleagues in the fields of research and education and gain valuable insights from the exceptional sessions. We extend our sincere appreciation to the organizers, volunteers, speakers, hotel staff, and all those who contribute to making this event a memorable experience for all attendees.

Finding the Money: How Grant Compass Can Help Researchers Secure Funding

Mon, Apr 07, 2025, 01:30 PM – 02:15 PM (MST) in Salon G

Do you want to see an example of how research information can be used to win more funding?

Join us as we discuss Grant Compass, a tool designed to assist researchers in identifying and securing diverse funding opportunities, leveraging AI to surface relevant funding sources across government, industry, and nonprofit sectors, and to increase award rates.

This session will explore how Grant Compass was created in collaboration with researchers to design a tool that truly meets their real needs.

We will also demonstrate how it can harness your institution’s data along with AI to respond to emerging funders, spark cross-department collaboration, and adapt to changing priorities without replacing human expertise.

Key takeaways will include:

• How AI-driven recommendations can help researchers discover and pursue funding more efficiently.
• The importance of diversifying funding sources beyond federal grants.
• The role of research institutions in preparing for funding shifts.
• A demonstration of Grant Compass and its potential future applications.

Whether you’re a research administrator, faculty member, or industry partner, this session will provide practical insights into the evolving funding ecosystem and how emerging technologies can help researchers secure the resources they need.