Research Grid (R.grid)

Research Grid (R.grid) is a technology company that has developed an AI-native automation engine to streamline clinical trials. Founded in 2020 by Dr. Amber Hill, a former medical researcher with a PhD in biomedical neuroscience and a background in AI research technology, the company aims to make clinical trials faster and more successful by automating administrative tasks. Dr. Hill identified the problem of researchers being burdened with excessive back-office paperwork and set out to create a solution that eliminates manual administration from patient sourcing to trial management.

The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and has raised a total of $7.98 million over four funding rounds. A significant seed round of $6.5 million was raised in November 2024, led by Fuel Ventures with participation from multiple other venture capital firms and angel investors. This funding is intended to support research and development, expand engineering teams, and grow marketing and sales functions for expansion into US and Asian markets.

R.grid offers two main products: Inclusive and TrialEngine. Inclusive is a patient and community engagement platform used for the early trial preparation phase, facilitating participant sourcing, communication, and management. TrialEngine is a smart clinical trial automation system (CTAS) that manages administration, data, and reporting workflows throughout the trial and post-trial phases. Together, these platforms provide an end-to-end solution for managing the entire clinical trial lifecycle. The software is designed to be secure and compliant with regulations such as HIPAA and GDPR.

R.grid's platform leverages custom AI algorithms and process automation to perform tasks like protocol development, document creation, and data extraction in minutes, tasks that could take months with legacy systems. Features include a no-code CRF (Case Report Form) designer, real-time data oversight, document management with smart templates, and tools for site feasibility analysis and financial planning. By automating these processes, the company helps its customers achieve significant efficiency gains, cost savings, and increased patient engagement. The business model is Software as a Service (SaaS), serving clients in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare software industries.

Keywords: clinical trial automation, AI in clinical trials, trial management software, patient recruitment, patient engagement platform, admin-free clinical trials, TrialEngine, Inclusive health, clinical research software, SaaS, healthtech, life sciences technology, protocol development automation, clinical data management, eConsent, electronic data capture, site feasibility, biopharmaceutical software, contract research organization tools, regulatory compliance software