When Max and I started Trilobio, we were driven by a simple belief: biologists deserve tools that empower them and keep up with their ideas. These tools shouldn’t be something you just tolerate to get through an experiment—they should be sidekicks that help you explore biology, think creatively, and move quickly.
This year, that idea became real in a way I’ve dreamed about for a long time. We introduced Trilobio to the world, shared our vision for the future of biology, and had our first opportunity to show biologists the platform we’ve been building.
From Stealth to the Lab Bench: 2025 Highlights
2025 was the year Trilobio came out of stealth and demonstrated what lab automation can be when it’s designed for biologists. Our mission is to empower biologists to achieve even more by building tools that make research faster to set up, easier to execute, and accessible to labs big and small. We built the robot we always wished existed.
We Raised an $8M Seed to Build the Future of Lab Automation
One of our biggest milestones this year was raising an oversubscribed $8M seed round led by Initialized Capital. Having this support behind us meant we could scale faster, hire the team we needed, and invest in the powerful features that will shape the future of lab automation.
This funding is helping us build the lab automation platform of our dreams:
- Automation that biologists can set up and run without calling in extra help
- Software that empowers scientists to build research protocols in biological language (not computer code)
- A Platform that is flexible enough to match the sophistication and dynamism of biology
- A framework that allows labs to share knowledge and workflows far more easily than before.
We want to redefine the relationship between scientists and the technologies that power their work every single day. We aim to be a force multiplier for biologists, enabling them to reach new scientific heights, and this funding is the first step in achieving that goal. Thank you to all our investors, including Initialized Capital, Argon Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Julian Capital, Juniper, 776 Foundation, Nucleus Capital, and sequel.
Read our full fundraising announcement
We Launched Trilobot One, Our Toolkit, and Trilobio OS
Launching our new products to the world was a true culmination of so much hard work and dedication from our team. When we made our public debut at SLAS 2025, we introduced our platform and saw firsthand that our capabilities deeply resonated with biologists. Features like autocalibrating plasticware, automatic tool changing, and connecting robots without manual calibration sparked the most excitement. Those reactions reinforced that we’re building toward real, practical improvements in day-to-day lab work. We built on this momentum throughout the rest of 2025.
Trilobot One
Our robot—Trilobot One—puts advanced automation in every biologist’s hands, so they can spend more time doing biology instead of setting up machines and writing code. Inside a 29-inch box that fits on a standard lab bench, researchers have access to a:
- Robotic arm
- Tool changer and up to eight tools
- Automated calibration of the robot and plasticware
- Instantly connecting robots to scale up
- 16 deck slots and HEPA filter support
- Built-in cameras for data capture and monitoring
The Toolkit
Our modular system combines eight lab instruments into one Trilobot through tool-changing technology. The Trilobot automatically calibrates, uses, and swaps tools to execute your protocols without interruption, and does this all automatically without any additional coding or setup time. Each Trilobot can hold up to eight tools, including:
- A gripper that can grab plates from underneath or the sides
- An eight-channel pipette available in P20, P300, and P1000 volumes
- A single-channel pipette available in P20, P300, and P1000 volumes
- An autocalibration probe to autocalibrate the robot and deck
Trilobio OS
Our management software—Trilobio OS—connects every Trilobot, tool, and piece of labware into one intelligent environment. Biologists can design, execute, document, and manage their research in a platform built for the requirements of biological workflows. Key capabilities include:
- A protocol designer built around biological workflows and terminology
- Automatic sample layout that automatically determines where everything should go
- Custom pipetting and labware to meet the specific needs of each lab
- LIMS and fleet management for multi-robot environments
Together, Trilobot One, our tools, and Trilobio OS create a foundation for a new generation of lab automation that is affordable, scalable, reliable, and ready for the demands of modern biology labs.
Read our full launch announcement
A Sneak Peek at 2026
2025 was a big year for us, but we think 2026 will be even bigger. We will be expanding our capabilities, unveiling new tools, and sharing more about our long-term vision for the future of lab automation. Early next year, we will be:
- Exhibiting our full platform at SLAS 2026 in Boston (Booth #1239). Come by to see the Trilobots in action and write your own custom lab protocols in minutes.
- Hosting a SLAS webinar on January 8 discussing practical ways biology labs can integrate AI and move towards full automation (you can sign up here!).
- Making some major announcements that set the stage for the next chapter of Trilobio… stay tuned!
A Moment of Gratitude
As we close out the year, I want to thank everyone who has followed our journey, tested our ideas, shared feedback, and believed in what we are building. At Trilobio, we have only begun. There is still a long road ahead before our tools match the true potential of biology, but the progress so far gives me immense confidence.
We are building a future where biologists without million-dollar budgets can run fully automated labs and explore ideas at the speed of their imagination. A future that empowers scientists, expands access, and fuels the next generation of discoveries.
Happy holidays, and see you in 2026.
Roya Amini-Naieni
CEO & Co-Founder, Trilobio
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