What a pilot could look like
These scenarios show the shape of a Programmable Bio engagement. They are not disclosed customer programs, traction claims, quotes, or guarantees.
Academic pilot: designed protein expression screen
Starting point
A computational biology group has 48 designed protein candidates and limited local bench capacity. The immediate question is which sequences express reproducibly enough to justify deeper characterization.
Feasibility
Review sequence format, construct assumptions, controls, expression system, and acceptance criteria through a secure intake.
Autonomous run
Execute a standardized expression and quantification workflow in the Hyderabad cell, with plate controls and instrument provenance.
Structured return
Deliver per-candidate yield, QC status, raw files, method version, and failure labels for direct analysis and redesign.
Illustrative planning target: 48 samples at $149/sample, approximately $7,152 before shipping, taxes, or custom method work; target turnaround up to 11 days after accepted input.
Industry pilot: assay transfer and repeatable screening
Starting point
A biotech team has a plate-reader assay that works manually but cannot support the iteration rate of its design pipeline.
Method onboarding
Translate the assay into defined automated steps, controls, readout settings, and a versioned acceptance package.
Qualification run
Run a single development iteration and qualification plate; return all results, including cases where the method does not converge.
Repeat batches
Once standardized, schedule recurring batches and return the same schema into the customer's computational pipeline.
Illustrative planning target: $399 assay onboarding plus separately quoted screening batches; target onboarding window 3–4 weeks after complete intake.