Run experiments
without building a lab

Litmus gives biotech teams and academic labs on-demand access to scientists and lab infrastructure — so you can move faster without CRO delays.

1–3 wks typical turnaround
No large contracts
Your IP always

Built for founders and PIs who move fast

Biotech Founders

Run experiments without hiring a full team. Move faster than traditional CRO timelines. Execute small, iterative studies without large contracts.

Seed-stage ready

Academic PIs

Access external lab capacity on demand. Run pilot experiments quickly before grants or publications. Supplement your lab without adding overhead.

No co-authorship required

Why Not CROs?

Traditional CROs require weeks to start, large upfront contracts, and rigid workflows. Litmus is flexible, per-experiment, and designed for iteration — not bulk orders.

No $10–50K minimums

From description to results in weeks, not months

01

Submit

Describe your experiment, hypothesis, or protocol in plain English. No programming required — just tell us what you want to test and why.

# Your experiment question: "Does compound X inhibit enzyme Y?" method: enzyme_inhibition_assay turnaround: 5–7 days
02

Match & Package

Litmus identifies the right scientist and lab for your experiment and prepares a full execution plan with standardized workflows and clear acceptance criteria.

Enzyme Assay $340
Protocol IC50 determination
Turnaround 5–7 days
03

Execute

Experiments are run in vetted labs with standardized workflows and full documentation. Payment is held in escrow until you approve the results.

Completed
IC50 2.4 μM
Raw data • Photos • Lab notes
04

Results Delivered

Receive structured, documented results quickly — ready for analysis, your next iteration, grant applications, or publication. Typical turnaround: 1–3 weeks depending on experiment type.

# Structured output status: complete result: IC50 = 2.4 μM artifacts: data, photos, notes

Experiments across the discovery stack

From chemistry iteration to assay development, Litmus covers the key experimental workflows seed-stage biotechs and academic labs need most.

  • Medicinal chemistry iteration — rapid synthesis and assay cycles across labs
  • Protein expression & validation — outsource expression, purification, and QC
  • Assay development & screening — small-batch or high-throughput experiments
  • Pilot studies — validate ideas before committing significant resources
Submit an Experiment

Built for Speed and Scale

Network of vetted scientists

Access to lab infrastructure without building your own team

Standardized execution workflows

Designed for rapid iteration and reproducibility

AI-compatible by design

Integrate with AI systems that generate hypotheses for faster iteration cycles at scale

You control how your data is used — always

Litmus gives you full control over your research data. Choose the privacy level that fits your commercial or scientific goals. Nothing is shared without your explicit consent.

Private

Default

For commercial or sensitive work. Your data stays yours, permanently.

Delayed Release

Moderate discount

Private for 6–12 months, then published. Contribute to open science while protecting your timeline for patents or publication.

Open Access

Lowest cost

Results immediately public. Contribute to shared scientific knowledge.

Open source infrastructure

Our tools are open source too. Use the Litmus MCP server to let AI agents design and submit experiments programmatically. Browse the docs, contribute, or build your own integrations.

Rigorous verification at every layer

Vetted Lab Network

Every scientist is verified: identity, institutional affiliation, authorization documentation, and competency assessment.

Documentation Standards

Timestamped photos and videos, lab notebook entries, raw data files with full metadata.

Escrow Protection

Payment held until you approve results. Clear acceptance criteria minimize disputes before work begins.

Reproducibility Checks

Random subset re-run by different operators to independently verify results.

Start running experiments this week

Submit your first experiment or talk to us about your workflow — we'll help you get up and running quickly. No large contracts, no long lead times.

Or email us directly to book a call. No spam, ever.