Lab Automators: Investing in the Future of Automated Science
Lab Automators and Mindvyne are teaming up again for another evening focused on the people and ideas shaping the future of automated science.
Automation has become a critical part of modern R&D, but the tools, platforms, and infrastructure still have a long way to go. So who’s funding the next generation of solutions? What trends are investors watching? And how should founders in this space position themselves to raise successfully?
The night will include a panel discussion featuring investors and executives who are at the intersection of biology, engineering, and automation. They’ll share what is catching investor attention and where they still see gaps in the market.
Drinks and lite bites provided as usual!
Schedule
6:00 - 6:30 pm
Check-in and networking
6:30 - 7:00 pm
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Networking over lite bites and drinks!
Whether you're raising, investing, building, or just curious about where the automation space is headed, this is a chance to hear what’s driving decisions at the funding table and connect with the community moving the field forward.
Sponsors
The event will be hosted at Gingko's new event space. The address is 19 Fid Kennedy Ave, Boston MA 02210 (maps).
Precision meets openness at Ginkgo Automation—premium laboratory automation built on a modern, extensible software foundation. Our platforms empower scientific excellence by combining modular, high-end hardware with a powerful software ecosystem, enabling labs to adapt, integrate, and scale seamlessly. Designed for the digital transformation of life science, Ginkgo’s automation solutions support tomorrow’s discoveries with flexibility, connectivity, and data-driven intelligence.
Opentrons
Opentrons Labworks, Inc., is a disruptive life science company accelerating innovation in research and healthcare through its integrated lab platform. Opentrons has raised over $200 million in funding and achieved unicorn status based on its innovative technologies. The Opentrons Flex® is Opentrons’ newest generation of liquid-handling lab robots, offering accessibility and compatibility with generative AI tools. Opentrons Robotics provides thousands of institutions with flexible, easy-to-use lab robots, automating R&D operations and making a vast open-source protocol library accessible to life sciences researchers worldwide. Opentrons is used in labs at the top 20 academic universities in the US and 14 of 15 leading global biopharmaceutical companies. Learn more at https://opentrons.com/.
Automata
Automata helps life sciences labs scale with LINQ, a fully integrated automation platform built for throughput, reproducibility, and flexibility.
LINQ Bench is a modular, configurable hardware system that adapts to any lab layout, with plate transport options to match throughput needs.
LINQ Cloud simplifies automation with faster workflow creation, intuitive run management, and seamless integration. It includes a no-code Workflow Canvas, a Python SDK for advanced users, and real-time oversight through Run Manager.
From setup to daily use, Automata provides expert support to ensure smooth integration and reliable performance.
Copia Scientific
Copia Scientific provides high-quality refurbished automation systems to help labs get the tools they need without overextending their budget. They focus on sustainable solutions that extend the life and impact of scientific instruments.
Organizers
Lab Automators
Lab Automators is a community-driven initiative dedicated to making lab automation more open, transparent, and collaborative. By sharing playbooks, curating expert insights, and organizing events, Lab Automators helps engineers, scientists, and operators solve shared problems, accelerate innovation, and shape the future of automated science.
Reach out to Sam to learn more.
Mindvyne
Mindvyne is redefining how science professionals connect. Through curated events and a growing digital platform, Mindvyne helps researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders discover relevant events, grow their networks, and find new opportunities for collaboration. From private dinners to global summits, Mindvyne is building a more connected scientific community. The current version of our web app centralizes science events happening around the world, with over 2,000 events currently listed. Check it out here.
Reach out to Daniel to learn more.