- Service Name
figshare
- Industry
Research, repository, data management, academic publishing
- Main Value Proposition
Figshare provides a platform for researchers to easily store, share, and discover their research outputs while ensuring they receive proper credit.
- Description
Figshare is an online repository that allows users to make their research outputs available in a citable, shareable, and discoverable manner. It supports a wide range of file formats and offers tools for managing and publishing large datasets.
- Key Features
Upload files up to 20GB; All-in-one repository for papers and data; Cloud solutions for publishers; Figshare+ repository for sharing large datasets
- Use Cases
Figshare is most valuable for researchers looking to publish large datasets, institutions needing a reliable repository for academic outputs, and publishers wanting to enhance their articles with extensive data.
- Competitive advantages
Ability to upload large files (up to 20GB) and datasets (up to many TBs); User-friendly interface designed for both researchers and publishers; Strong support for open research principles and compliance with funder mandates
- Strengths
Figshare's strengths lie in its capacity to handle large datasets, its commitment to open research, and its established trust among institutions and funders worldwide.
- Positioning
Figshare positions itself as a leading repository for open research, catering to the needs of researchers, institutions, and publishers alike.
- Audience
The target users include academic researchers, institutions, and publishers who require a platform for sharing and managing research outputs effectively.
- CTA
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- Tags
open research
data repository
academic publishing
research outputs
- Tagline
store, share, discover
- Tone of Voice
Professional, supportive, innovative
- Differentiation
Figshare uniquely positions itself as a comprehensive repository that not only supports traditional research outputs but also accommodates non-traditional formats and large datasets, making it suitable for a wide range of academic needs.
- Brand Positioning
Figshare's brand identity emphasizes accessibility, innovation, and support for open research, aiming to facilitate the sharing of knowledge across the scientific community.
- Founded
2011-01-12
- Founders
Mark Hahnel