Discover the San Francisco-based team of research productivity experts who understand your workflow challenges because we've lived them ourselves.

Founded by Researchers, Built for Researchers

Quill & Key Systems was born from a firsthand understanding of the complexities and frustrations inherent in modern academic and professional research. Our founders, seasoned researchers themselves, encountered the same inefficiencies – fragmented notes, inconsistent citations, and collaborative hurdles – that plague countless institutions. They envisioned a solution that didn't just manage data, but truly empowered discovery.

• Mission-driven: To eliminate productivity barriers that slow down breakthrough research.
• Core Values: User privacy, stringent data security, and unwavering research integrity.
• Community Commitment: Dedicated to serving the academic and research community with purpose-built tools.
• Global Vision: Transforming how knowledge work and research collaboration happens worldwide.

• User-Centered Design

  Every feature is born from extensive workflow studies and direct input from active researchers, ensuring practical utility.

• Data Privacy & IP Protection

  Rigorous security protocols and a commitment to protecting your intellectual property are foundational to our platform.

• Open Integration

  Designed to seamlessly connect with your existing research tools and workflows, enhancing rather than disrupting.

• Continuous Improvement

  We evolve with the research landscape, driven by regular user feedback and cutting-edge academic partnerships.

• Power & Usability

  Balancing sophisticated analytical power with an intuitive, streamlined user experience for maximum efficiency.