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Custom Software Development

Sometimes the tool your research needs doesn’t exist yet. We work alongside you to design and build it iteratively, collaboratively, and within your budget.

1

We learn about your research

We'll start with a conversation about your research goals and where existing tools fall short. No technical background required — just bring the problem you're trying to solve.

2

We make a plan together

We'll work with you to define what the software needs to do, then put together a plan that fits your budget and timeline.

3

We build in the open

Development happens iteratively. You'll see working versions early, give feedback often, and help steer the project as your understanding of the problem evolves.

4

You have a tool that works — and we stay involved

You'll walk away with software built around your actual research workflow, with ongoing support from RSE and the option for future phases of development.

You don't need a spec to get started. Most researchers come to us with a problem, not a software plan. That's exactly how it should work — figuring out the right solution is part of what we do.
Have a research problem that software could solve?

Tell us what you're working on and we'll figure out together whether custom software makes sense — and what it would take to build it.

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