BioRender
BioRender, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, is a web-based platform offering tools for scientists to create and share professional scientific visuals. It is recognized for democratizing science communication and is used by over 2.5 million scientists globally.
Company History
BioRender, formerly known as BioRender.io, is a venture-backed startup founded by Shiz Aoki, the Lead Medical Illustrator for National Geographic for a decade. Originating from Toronto, ON, Canada, the company was part of the Y-Combinator batch W18. BioRender aims to democratize science communication to accelerate scientific discovery and understanding, achieving rapid growth with a team size of 147 and a global user base spanning over 100 countries.
Products and Features
BioRender offers a suite of web-based graphics communication products tailored for scientists to create scientific visuals and presentations. The platform features drag-and-drop functionality, allowing users to create professional science figures up to 50 times faster. It includes thousands of pre-made icons and templates from over 30 fields of life sciences, all accessible online without any download required. Additionally, custom icons can be requested and delivered within 48 hours under certain conditions, and the platform hosts hundreds of customizable templates from expert science designers.
User Base and Collaborations
BioRender has established a strong user base of over 2.5 million scientists who have created figures using the platform. These figures have been cited over 300,000 times, and scientists export over 30,000 figures monthly. The platform is trusted by renowned institutions such as Johns Hopkins Medicine, University of Cambridge, Roche, CellPress, University of Toronto, Genentech, Stanford Medicine, Princeton University, and Abbvie, and has been featured in publications such as Scientific Reports, CELLPRESS, Journal of Physiology, and Nature.
Mission and Vision
BioRender's mission is to accelerate the world's ability to learn, discover, and communicate science. The company's vision is to be the go-to trusted place where science is communicated, making science open, collaborative, and easily understandable by all. Through their innovative platform, BioRender is committed to making science communication more efficient and accessible, ultimately aiding in the acceleration of scientific discovery.
Educational Initiatives
BioRender offers educational webinars titled 'BioRender-ing 101: Beautiful Scientific Figures in Minutes!' These webinars provide users with the best tips and tricks from industry experts, helping scientists enhance their skills in creating professional and accurate scientific figures. These initiatives underscore BioRender's commitment to supporting the scientific community in their efforts to communicate complex data effectively.