What is ORCID?
ORCID operates as a non-profit organization dedicated to solving the name ambiguity problem in research and innovation. By providing a persistent digital identifier that distinguishes individual researchers from every other contributor, the platform facilitates reliable connections between researchers, their professional activities, and their institutional affiliations. Its infrastructure is essential for streamlining reporting, enhancing discoverability, and ensuring the integrity of academic and scientific records across international borders and disciplines. As a neutral, open-source utility, ORCID serves as the connective tissue for universities, publishers, and funding agencies worldwide, effectively reducing administrative burden while increasing the visibility of individual contributions.
How much funding has ORCID raised?
ORCID has raised a total of $150K across 1 funding round:
Debt
$150K
Debt (2020): $150K with participation from PPP
Key Investors in ORCID
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
What's next for ORCID?
With this late-stage capital, ORCID is positioned to scale its technical infrastructure to meet the growing demands of the global research community. The strategic focus will likely shift toward deepening integration with emerging research platforms and enhancing the interoperability of its data services. By prioritizing the expansion of its open tools, the organization aims to further simplify the reporting and analysis workflows for stakeholders, ensuring that the digital identity of researchers remains robust and universally accessible. This phase of growth will be instrumental in fostering a more transparent and trustworthy environment for research and innovation, ultimately driving greater efficiency in how scientific knowledge is documented, shared, and evaluated on a global scale.
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