# D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families
*Also known as IVMF*

- Website: https://ivmf.syracuse.edu
- Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/ivmf-syracuse-edu

> A university-affiliated, research- and policy-focused organization advancing opportunities and support for veterans and military families.

The D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) is a university-affiliated research and policy center dedicated to improving the lives of veterans and military families. It serves service members, veterans, and families and partners with employers, educators, and policymakers to translate research into education, training, and public policy. The institute operates across program areas such as education and career preparation, entrepreneurship and business-building, community services, and higher education, supported by applied research, analytics, and policy engagement. It provides programs and opportunities to help veterans transition to civilian life, supports veterans' career advancement, and informs public policy through data-driven insights. The team includes research, policy, and program staff who conduct applied studies, develop training pathways, and facilitate partnerships with public and private sector organizations. It emphasizes accessibility, impact, and outcomes for its audience.

**Mission:** To improve the lives of veterans and military families through research, education, training, and public policy engagement.

## Products & Services

### [Veterans Strategic Analysis & Research Tool (V-START)](https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/research-analytics/data-insights-tools/v-start/)
*Platform*
Provides data-driven insights for veterans' impactful research and policy engagement.

- **Data Visualization Tools** — Enhances Understanding Of Data
- **Comprehensive Data Access** — Enables Informed Decisions
- **Customizable Reports** — Facilitates Tailored Insights
- **Collaboration Capabilities** — Promotes Stakeholder Engagement
- **Real-Time Insights** — Supports Current Trends Analysis
- **User-Friendly Interface** — Simplifies User Experience

## Market Segments

- **Policy analytics**: Capabilities that analyze veteran and military family data to inform public policy, program design, and legislative decision-making.
- **Workforce transition analytics**: Analytics and reporting focused on service member transition to civilian careers, employment outcomes, skills matching, and employer engagement.
- **Program evaluation and impact measurement**: Measurement and reporting of education, training, and community service program performance, outcomes tracking, and customizable evaluation reports.
- **Veteran entrepreneurship research**: Research and market intelligence on veteran-owned businesses and military-affiliated entrepreneurship, including trend analysis, real-time insights, and sector benchmarking.