Research Ready Business Model Canvas

Key Partners

• Cloud infrastructure providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• AI model developers and researchers
• Open-source communities
• Universities and research institutions
• Data providers
• System integrators

Key Activities

• Development and maintenance of open-source AI tools and infrastructure
• Research and innovation in supply chain transparency
• Community building and support
• API development and management
• Documentation and training material creation

Key Resources

• AI algorithms and models
• Software infrastructure and codebase
• Engineering and research team
• Computing resources (servers, cloud access)
• Data access and partnerships
• Intellectual property (open-source licenses)

Value Propositions

• Accessible and affordable AI tools for supply chain transparency
• Open-source solutions fostering collaboration and innovation
• Scalable infrastructure for data analysis and visualization
• APIs enabling integration with existing systems
• Community support and knowledge sharing

Customer Relationships

• Online forums and communities
• Documentation and tutorials
• API support
• Consulting services (for complex integrations)
• Enterprise support packages

Channels

• Online platform and website
• GitHub and other open-source repositories
• Industry events and conferences
• Social media (LinkedIn, Twitter)
• Partnerships with system integrators

Customer Segments

• Businesses seeking supply chain transparency solutions
• Researchers and academics
• NGOs and advocacy groups
• Government agencies
• System integrators

Cost Structure

• Development and maintenance costs
• Cloud infrastructure costs
• Personnel costs (engineers, researchers)
• Marketing and community building expenses
• Data acquisition costs
• Legal and licensing fees

Revenue Streams

• Consulting services
• Enterprise support packages
• API usage fees (tiered pricing)
• Sponsorships and grants
• Data licensing (aggregated and anonymized data)