Symplectic Elements
Powering the Research Management Ecosystem.
Overview
Symplectic Elements is a research information management system that captures and connects scholarly information throughout the research lifecycle. It automates the collection of research data from a wide range of internal and external sources, reducing administrative burden and providing a single source of truth for an institution's research activity. The platform supports research funding and awards management, equipment and technology profiles, and assessment exercises.
✨ Key Features
- Automated data harvesting from multiple sources
- Management of the full research lifecycle
- Open access workflows and compliance monitoring
- Public profiles for researchers and resources
- Flexible and interoperable through a REST-based API
- Secure and scalable hosting
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Extensive automated data harvesting from a wide range of sources
- Strong focus on reducing faculty administrative burden
- AI-generated summaries for public profiles
Unique Value: Provides a single, easily-navigable source of truth for all scholarly activities by automating data collection, thereby reducing administrative burden and enabling new insights.
🎯 Use Cases (6)
✅ Best For
- Used by the University of Toronto to enhance research visibility and industry collaboration.
- Implemented at UTS to manage research outputs and profiles.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Direct submission of federal grant applications (better suited for specialized tools)
- Detailed lab management and inventory tracking
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a particularly strong emphasis on automated data collection from a very wide array of sources, which can be a key advantage in reducing manual data entry.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: NA
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