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Executive summary

OwlEyes

A research platform designed for school institutes to collect, analyze, and visualize academic and behavioral data—helping educators make informed decisions with clarity and precision.

ProjectOwlEyes
ClientIRAP
CompletedApril 12, 2024
IndustryEducation Technology, Research Software
StageInstitute research project (prototype/MVP)
FundingNone (academic/research-backed)
LocationUnited States
TagsResearch, Education, Data Visualization, Firebase, Next.js

Objectives

Provide a central hub for educators and researchers to track student performance, attendance, and engagement trends while enabling secure data sharing within academic institutions.

Market & Opportunity

Market size: Multi-billion dollar global edtech market

Industry trends: Data analytics in education, privacy-first edtech platforms, AI-enhanced research

Competitive landscape: Competes with LMS add-ons and generic data dashboards; OwlEyes is purpose-built for education research.

Target audience: Schools, institutes, academic researchers

Why now: Rising demand for data-driven decision-making in education, with schools moving away from manual records to digital-first solutions.

Approach

Built a web-based research platform with Firebase for secure data storage, Next.js for responsive dashboards, and visualization tools to turn raw data into actionable insights.

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OwlEyes — Approach 1
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OwlEyes — Approach 2
  • Secure data logging
  • Student performance dashboards
  • Research-focused analytics
  • Role-based access for teachers/admins
  • Visual reporting tools

Challenges

Protecting sensitive student data while keeping the system lightweight, designing dashboards usable for both educators and researchers, and supporting flexible research metrics.

Results

A research-ready MVP that gave institutes a secure and visual way to track data, replacing scattered spreadsheets and manual logs with one centralized platform.

Funding & Partner Impact

Institute-supported project

Valuation: N/A

Potential with universitiesresearch labsand edtech providers
N/A

Credibility

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Founder story

OwlEyes was envisioned as a way to give schools “clear sight” into data patterns that often go unnoticed. By integrating modern tools, it empowered educators to make faster, evidence-based decisions.

Scalability & Defensibility

Scalability
Can extend to district-level usage with more datasets, integrations with LMS systems, or AI-driven insights.
Defensibility
Focus on education-specific use cases and strong compliance standards around student data.
Barriers to entry
Compliance requirements (FERPA, GDPR), complex integrations with existing school IT systems.
Tech advantages
Firebase security rules, serverless infrastructure, optimized Next.js dashboards with real-time chart updates.

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