Benchling

Benchling is a cloud-based platform that combines electronic lab notebook (ELN), laboratory information management (LIMS), and AI copilots into a single operating system for biotech R&D. It digitizes the entire experimental lifecycle—from planning and execution to data capture and analysis—so discovery, pre-clinical, and process development teams can move faster. The standout feature is the AI Scientist, which connects predictive models, structured data, and wet lab execution into a single loop: it designs experiments, routes lab automation or guides manual execution, captures results as structured data, and recommends the next step. This compounding data loop helps scientists save measurable time—Benchling reports a 63% reduction in time spent on data capture and 4 hours saved per scientist per week. The platform models and tracks scientific data for biomolecules, small molecules, cell lines, animals, reagents, and more, creating a unified data model that powers computational science. It includes no-code data transformation, a custom interface designer, and pre-built instrument connectors for automating data capture. Benchling AI, built directly into the notebook, lets you analyze data, write reports, and more with AI grounded in your science—not generic models. With over 200,000 scientists using it, including more than half of the world's top 50 biopharma companies, Benchling is built for scale and enterprise security. Designed for teams working on next-gen modalities—gene therapy, cell therapy, antibodies, RNA therapeutics—and for organizations that need to connect wet and dry lab data, Benchling is an enterprise-focused solution with custom pricing. It's not a bolt-on; it's a platform that evolves with your R&D, offering an open Developer Platform, integrations, and custom apps. For smaller labs or non-biotech fields, lighter alternatives like LabArchives may be a better fit. But if you're scaling a biotech and need to unify ELN, LIMS, and AI, Benchling is