Indigo BioAutomation

Indigo BioAutomation is a software company founded in 2004 by Dr. Randy Julian, originally as Indigo Biosystems. Based in Carmel, Indiana, the company specializes in automated data analysis and management solutions for clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotechnology research labs, and other life science sectors. With a team of about 50 employees, Indigo BioAutomation generates approximately $10.5 million in revenue.

The company focuses on enhancing laboratory efficiency through a data-centric approach, prioritizing raw data access over traditional document formats. Its flagship product, ASCENT™, is a software platform designed for chromatography and mass spectrometry, which integrates multi-instrument methods and quality rules to improve workflow and data insights. Another product, ARQ, offers similar automation for PCR processes. Indigo BioAutomation aims to empower scientists by leveraging machine learning, AI, and advanced algorithms to create a real-time platform for molecular measurements.