BioProtocol unveiled the OpenLabs platform on June 19 at DeSci.Berlin 2026, expanding its push to combine AI-assisted research development with decentralized research funding. Bio Protocol said the platform brings together community funding and on-chain governance, aiming to streamline how research projects are developed, financed and overseen. The launch comes as the ecosystem has surpassed $33 million in capital raised, adding a concrete funding milestone to the project’s broader pitch that research support can be opened up beyond traditional centralized channels.