Clarivate Launches AI-Powered Research Intelligence Platform

Event summary

  • Clarivate launched Web of Science Research Intelligence, an AI-native platform for research institutions, on May 6, 2026.
  • The platform integrates curated Clarivate data with responsible academic AI to support funding, strategy, and impact decisions.
  • Developed with over 50 partners across 20 countries, the platform includes a Societal Impact Framework for multidimensional analysis.
  • Key features include funding opportunity tracking, collaboration network building, and societal impact communication.

The big picture

Clarivate's launch of Web of Science Research Intelligence marks a strategic shift towards AI-driven, forward-looking research intelligence, moving away from traditional retrospective reporting. This aligns with broader industry trends towards data-driven decision-making and the increasing importance of demonstrating societal impact in research funding and strategy. The platform's global availability positions Clarivate to capture a significant share of the growing market for research intelligence solutions.

What we're watching

Adoption Pace
How quickly research institutions will integrate the platform into their workflows and decision-making processes.
Competitive Response
Whether existing competitors will accelerate their own AI-driven research intelligence solutions.
Impact Framework
The effectiveness of the Societal Impact Framework in demonstrating research value beyond traditional metrics.