๐ŸŒ Networking & Community Platforms

Platform Purpose Link
DIYbio Global DIY biology community + regional labs and events. Join & explore en.wikipedia.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2
Genspace NYC community lab with workshops & citizen science projects. Learn more
Galaxy Project Bioinformatics community hub with tutorials, mailing lists, hackathons. Use Galaxy
myExperiment Social platform to share bioinformatics workflows and collaborate. Explore
Startup Grind Global events & mentorship for biotech/health startups. Browse events

๐Ÿง  Lab Tech & Management Tools

Tool Use Case Link
eLabFTW Free, open-source lab notebook + inventory manager. Access en.wikipedia.org+6en.wikipedia.org+6innovationlabs.harvard.edu+6
SciNote Free-tier electronic lab notebook (ELN) with collaboration features. Get started
OpenLab LIMS / LabKey / Bika LIMS Open-source sample & workflow management systems for labs. Read guide
LabPipe Data/metadata management platform for multi-site studies. Download

๐Ÿงช Computational & ML Collaboration Platforms

Platform Use Case Link
nanoHUB Interactive simulations, virtual labs, and research groups. Explore tools labcentral.org+3en.wikipedia.org+3en.wikipedia.org+3
ImJoy Browser-based platform for deep-learning plugins in bioinformatics. Visit ImJoy
MLExchange Shareable ML workflows, container-enabled for reproducibility. Learn more
OMICtools Discovery engine + community ratings for bioinformatics software. Search tools

๐Ÿ”ง Startup Networking & Growth

Platform Description Link
AngelList Connect with investors, talent, and startup syndicates. Visit startupslab.site
Product Hunt Launch new lab tech, apps, or biotech tools and gather feedback. Browse
Slack Communities Join biotech/startup-specific Slack groups for peer support & guidance. Find groups
Fe/maleโ€ฏSwitch Gamified startup simulator focused on women-led tech ventures. Join