Sustainable Business Design
We help infrastructure providers build financially resilient models that balance community values with operational sustainability.
Strategic Consulting
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Our Approach
Strategic Guidance for Sustainable Open Infrastructure
IOI provides strategic guidance grounded in research and deep sector expertise. We work with funders, institutions, and infrastructure providers to evaluate options and build for long-term sustainability, starting by listening to your goals and context.
Governance Framework Development
We support governance structures that reflect community ownership and long-term accountability.
Product-Market Fit Assessment
We evaluate alignment between an infrastructure's offerings and the needs of its intended user communities.
Revenue Diversification Strategies
We identify and model new revenue pathways to reduce dependency on single funders and increase resilience.
Landscape Scoping & Due Diligence
We provide funders and institutions with comprehensive, verified assessments before making investment decisions.
Strategic Planning Support
We work alongside leadership teams to develop multi-year strategies for sustainability and community engagement.
Who We Work With
Partners Across the Research Ecosystem
IOI works with a broad range of stakeholders across the research and scholarship ecosystem.
Libraries & Library Consortia
Build coordinated strategies for evaluating and supporting infrastructure.
Research Institutions
Align infrastructure choices with institutional goals and community needs.
Infrastructure Providers
Strengthen governance, revenue, and long-term operating models.
Community-Led Platforms
Develop sustainable structures without compromising community values.
Publishers
Assess open infrastructure options and responsible investment pathways.
Funders
Scope opportunities, conduct due diligence, and coordinate investments.
Where We Put Ideas Into Practice
IOI works with a broad range of stakeholders across the research and scholarship ecosystem, building partnerships that support stronger, more sustainable infrastructure.
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Tell us about your goals and challenges. We'll follow up to explore how our research-driven guidance can support your work in evaluating, funding, and sustaining open infrastructure.
“IOI's extensive experience in the open infrastructure space and expertise in sustainability and governance will help chart a course for decades to come.” Ivan Oransky, Special Advisor, Scientific Publishing at the Simons Foundation