Lab Informatics & Operations - software & AI news

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Silhouette of interconnected laboratory instruments

Jun 9, 2026

Scispot Secures $8M to Expand AI-Native Operating Layer for Modern Labs

Scispot has secured $8 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-native operating layer, aimed at addressing the fragmentation in modern laboratories.The Kitchener-Waterloo-based company, Scispot, has successfully completed a funding round led by Avenue Growth Partners. The funds will be utilized to expand its workforce in product development and AI implementation, as well as to enhance its commercial services globally. Scispot’s platform serves over 100 enterprise labs across various sector
A minimalist illustration of a test tube representing oncology diagnostics.

Jun 8, 2026

How Investors May Respond To Agilent Technologies (A) Expanding AI-Enabled Lab Solutions And Oncology Diagnostics

Agilent Technologies is making significant strides in enhancing its AI-enabled lab solutions and oncology diagnostics, as evidenced by its recent quarterly performance and strategic collaborations.In the latest reporting period, Agilent experienced an uptick in sales and earnings, prompting an upward revision of its fiscal 2026 revenue forecast to between $7.39 billion and $7.49 billion. This growth is complemented by the FDA's expanded approval of its PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx diagnostic and the l
A minimalist illustration of a test tube with a drop of liquid, representing laboratory efficiency.

Jun 8, 2026

Scispot Raises $8 Million Series A To Help Life Sciences Labs Move Faster

Scispot, a Canadian startup focused on enhancing laboratory efficiency through AI, has successfully secured $8 million in Series A funding, led by Avenue Growth Partners. This investment aims to further develop its innovative platform, which is currently utilized by over 100 labs across various life sciences sectors, including biotech and pharmaceuticals.Located in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Scispot addresses the common challenges faced by modern laboratories, which often operate with fragment
A flat design of a coin representing funding.

Jun 5, 2026

Scispot Raises $8M in Series A Funding

Scispot, a Canadian innovator in lab operations, has successfully secured $8 million in Series A funding, with Avenue Growth Partners leading the investment round.The funding will primarily be utilized to enhance both operational capabilities and development initiatives. Scispot, founded by CEO Guru Singh, specializes in providing an AI-native operating layer designed for self-driving labs. This service facilitates seamless coordination of lab activities, integrating various elements such as ins
A minimalist illustration of a robotic arm and a test sample in a lab setting.

Jun 4, 2026

Inside SLAS Europe 2026: lab automation insights

SLAS Europe 2026 showcased significant advancements in lab automation and collaborative efforts in the life sciences sector.The event, held in Vienna, emphasized the critical role of collaboration in scientific progress, as highlighted by Dr. Johanna Huchting from the Fraunhofer Institute. She pointed out that the notion of the solitary genius is misleading; instead, collective efforts are essential for advancing research. The "State of the Industry" panel addressed how innovations in AI and aut
An open lab notebook and pen in a dimly lit laboratory setting.

Jun 4, 2026

Scispot Raises $8M Series A to Help Life Sciences Labs Move Faster

Scispot has successfully secured $8 million in Series A funding to enhance operational efficiency in life sciences labs.The Kitchener-Waterloo-based company, known for its AI-native operating layer, aims to streamline lab processes for over 100 labs in the biotech, pharma, and diagnostics sectors. The funding round, led by Avenue Growth Partners, will support Scispot's growth in product development and engineering, as well as expand its customer success teams.Scispot's platform addresses a criti
A petri dish with cell culture on a lab bench

Jun 4, 2026

Scispot closes $8-million USD Series A to become the operating layer for life sciences labs

Kitchener-Waterloo-based Scispot has successfully raised $8 million USD in Series A funding aimed at revolutionizing life sciences labs with AI technology.The company is focused on streamlining the often disjointed processes in life sciences research, including experiment planning, execution, documentation, and inventory management. Scispot's platform enables labs to centralize and automate these tasks, which is particularly beneficial for drug development and pathology research. Co-founder and
Cytology sample slide with AI brain overlay

May 30, 2026

IDEXX Laboratories Touts AI Push, inVue Dx Momentum at Stifel Conference

IDEXX Laboratories has recently highlighted its advancements in artificial intelligence and software within veterinary diagnostics during a Stifel investor conference. CEO Michael Erickson emphasized the company's commitment to innovation and its strategy aimed at enhancing diagnostic capabilities and practice efficiency for veterinarians.Erickson pointed out that IDEXX is integrating AI into its diagnostic platforms, citing inVue Dx as a prime example. This platform streamlines cytology workflo
A biopsy sample on a lab bench with a microscope in a dimly lit clinical laboratory.

May 29, 2026

New CellCarta Companion Diagnostics Partnership Could Be A Game Changer For Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL)

CellCarta has partnered with Sonic Healthcare USA to enhance companion diagnostics in precision medicine, particularly in oncology and autoimmune diseases. This marks a significant step for Sonic as it aims to integrate higher-value testing into its existing lab network.The collaboration combines CellCarta's expertise in assay development with Sonic's extensive clinical laboratory capabilities. This partnership is expected to strengthen Sonic's position in the growing market for precision diagno
A minimalist illustration of a test tube with green liquid on a dark background.

May 28, 2026

Cypher AI: $2 Million Seed Raised To Build AI-Native Infrastructure For Life Science R&D

Cypher AI has successfully secured $2 million in seed funding to advance its AI-native infrastructure aimed at revolutionizing life science research and development. The funding round was led by MaC Venture Capital, with contributions from several other investors, indicating strong market interest in innovative solutions for the biotech sector.Founded in 2025 by Yaoyu Yang, Cypher AI aims to transform the current fragmented and outdated systems used in life science R&D. The company is developing
A minimalist illustration of a test tube filled with liquid on a dark background.

May 27, 2026

Cypher AI Secures $2M to Scale AI-Native Infrastructure for Life Science R&D

Cypher AI, a life science infrastructure startup, has successfully emerged from stealth mode, announcing a $2 million seed funding round led by MaC Venture Capital, with contributions from Epsilon Ventures, Connecticut Innovations, Sparta Group, and LiquidMetal Ventures.Founded by former scientist and engineer Yaoyu Yang, PhD, in 2025, Cypher AI aims to address the inefficiencies in life science R&D by replacing outdated systems such as fragmented spreadsheets and disconnected Electronic Lab Not
A storage box with frozen samples in a dimly lit laboratory freezer

May 22, 2026

Cenevo launches Mosaic AI Inventory Search at SLAS Europe 2026

Cenevo has unveiled its Mosaic AI Inventory Search at SLAS Europe 2026, introducing a transformative tool designed to enhance laboratory inventory management through natural language processing.This new capability integrates AI into existing laboratory informatics systems, allowing scientists to easily search their inventory by describing their needs in everyday language. For instance, a user could request “all tubes registered during the last 7 days stored in freezer XYZ,” and the AI would hand