Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT) has announced the global launch of Web of Science Research Intelligence, an AI-native platform designed to transform how academic and research institutions manage strategy and funding. Developed in collaboration with over 50 partners across 20 countries, the platform integrates Clarivate’s curated data with "responsible academic AI" to move institutional reporting from retrospective metrics to forward-looking, actionable insights.
AI-Native Workflow: Embeds responsible AI directly into research offices and library workflows for faster, traceable analysis.
Data Foundation: Connects publications, patents, funding, policy documents, and clinical trials into a unified, single source of truth.
Societal Impact Framework: A multidimensional system that tracks how research influences policy, practice, and social outcomes beyond simple citation counts.
Publisher Neutral: Built on the Web of Science Core Collection, maintaining the industry standard for bibliometric objectivity.
Strategic Utilities: Designed to identify funding opportunities, map expert collaboration networks, and analyze emerging research fields.
Modern research offices are under increasing pressure to prove the "real-world" value of their work to justify funding. Clarivate’s new platform addresses this through the Societal Impact Framework, developed by the Institute for Scientific Information. This allows institutions to articulate clear narratives about their contributions to global policy and social progress, rather than relying solely on traditional h-index or publication counts.
"Web of Science Research Intelligence sets the direction for a shift... from retrospective reporting to forward-looking, AI-driven insight that supports real institutional decisions," said Matti Shem Tov, CEO of Clarivate.
Unlike general-purpose LLMs that may hallucinate or cite unverified sources, Web of Science Research Intelligence is grounded in curated, authoritative data. This "Responsible AI" approach ensures that institutional decisions are based on traceable and explainable insights. The platform’s AI-guided workflows are designed to be accessible, allowing non-specialist team members to contribute to complex research planning and performance reporting.
Funding Optimization: Automatically discover and track grant opportunities that align with specific institutional priorities.
Expert Mapping: Identify internal and external experts to build high-impact collaboration networks.
Trend Analysis: Connect emerging research areas to existing expertise and potential funding sources.
Transparent Reporting: Share organization-level performance reports that are grounded in verified bibliometric data.
Mario Pinto, Vice-President of Research & International at the University of Manitoba, noted: "The platform supports a more holistic understanding of research contribution—enabling us to look beyond traditional productivity metrics."
About Clarivate
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