IGOR - Your Personal Lab Assistant

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DescriptionIGOR is a modern, cloud-based lab data management system that helps research teams stay organized, reduce administrative work, and maintain research continuity over time. It brings together an easy-to-use Electronic Lab Notebook with inventory and sample tracking, secure file storage, SOP management, experiment templates, collaboration tools, and project management in one platform. This makes it easier for teams to document, organize, and share their work. The full context of every experiment - from materials and conditions to results and conclusions - is always easy to find. With its integrated LIMS capabilities, IGOR gives scientists full control over their lab inventory. Teams can customize repositories and storage structures to match their physical environment and daily workflows, and adjust them as needs change - without vendor support or coding skills. With a single click, teams can see where materials are stored, where they’ve been, who used them, what they were used for, and how they relate to other samples or experiments. IGOR’s interactive sample family tree makes these relationships easy to explore, enabling teams to track sample lineage across projects, departments, and generations while keeping complete records - metadata, history, locations, and linked experiments - immediately accessible. IGOR’s project management tools help teams coordinate tasks across researchers and departments, track milestones, dependencies, and priorities, or share updates in real time. Gantt-style project views provide clear timeline overviews, while direct links between tasks and experiment results in the ELN ensure traceability and context at every project stage. Above all, IGOR helps research teams preserve what matters most: their knowledge. Work completed months or years ago stays organized, searchable, and connected, even as team members leave and projects change. SOPs, experiment templates, metadata capture, and approval workflows support consistent, standardized practices across both academic labs and biotech organizations. Behind the scenes, IGOR provides the structure growing labs need to keep research organized and trustworthy, with built-in metadata tracking, detailed audit trails, version history for entries and files, granular role- and permission-based access controls, and 21 CFR Part 11-compliant digital signature workflows - all without disrupting everyday work. IGOR was built by fellow scientists who understand day-to-day lab work. The result is a lab data management software that’s simple to use day to day, yet robust enough to meet the expectations of fast-paced and regulated research environments.
ProviderWildfell Software
Information on ProviderWildfell Software is a North Carolina–based life sciences software company that brings together lab scientists, software engineers, and data scientists to build practical, modern tools shaped by real laboratory needs. The company's focus is on translating complex research workflows and functionality into simple, intuitive software that scientists can use every day without unnecessary complexity. A core principle in their product design is flexibility, giving teams the freedom to adjust and configure their workspaces over time without needing coding skills or vendor support.
URL https://www.igorlabapp.com
Activity Statusactive
Information on ActiveLast Release: December 28th, 2025
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Provider's data safety and data security strategiesThe provider takes a layered approach to data safety and security, combining enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure with application-level controls designed specifically for research environments. Data is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS), using industry-standard encryption both in transit (TLS) and at rest (AES-256), with encryption keys managed and rotated through AWS Key Management Service. Research data is protected through geographically redundant, daily backups across multiple U.S. regions, helping ensure availability and resilience in the event of outages or disasters. The underlying infrastructure aligns with widely recognized security and compliance frameworks, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR requirements. At the application level, access is restricted through role-based permissions and row-level security enforced directly at the database layer, reducing the risk of unauthorized data exposure even in the event of an application-level issue. Development, testing, and production environments are fully separated, and system access is limited to a small group of authorized personnel. Additional safeguards include secure deployment practices, encrypted APIs, and a mobile architecture designed to avoid storing sensitive research data on personal devices. Together, these measures are intended to support secure collaboration while maintaining strong protections around proprietary research data throughout its lifecycle
Reference usersReference users are listed on our website. The IGOR team will be happy to put you in touch with reference users on request.
Reviewshttps://www.capterra.com/p/10021340/IGOR/
Exit strategyThe platform supports straightforward data export to ensure teams retain full ownership of their research records. Notebook entries, protocols, and reports can be exported as PDFs, while all attached files are available for direct download. Inventory repositories and other structured datasets can be exported as CSV files, making it straightforward to migrate records into other systems or internal databases. Metadata can also be exported via the IGOR API.
Community
Known usersSome of the Institutions listed on the provider's website: Peptimatrix, Invitrolize, Bioqore, University of Mount Olive, Inaphaea Biolabs, Spyglass Pharma
General
LicenseClosed Source
SubjectLife Sciences
PricingAcademic, Chargeable / Paid for / fee-based, Industry, Per person / Tiered Pricing, Pricing available online at https://www.igorlabapp.com/pricing
Versions
Location of providerUSA, IGOR is GDPR-compliant and self-certified under the Data Privacy Framework (DPF)
Usability
Customizable user interfaceCustomizable user interface, The IGOR platform is designed to support both standardization and flexibility. Organizations can create dedicated workspace areas for individual teams, departments, or client projects. Each workspace can be configured independently, allowing each group to work within an environment tailored to their specific needs. Within each workspace, teams can customize metadata fields, experiment templates, user permissions, and inventory structures without requiring coding skills or vendor support. Workspaces can be adjusted over time using an intuitive point-and-click interface, allowing teams to evolve their setup as projects, requirements, or team structures change.
LanguagesEnglish
SupportOnline documentation, Support by provider, User training (online, on site)
Usage statistics
Offline functionalities
Core functions (Daily work)
Data inputScientific calculator, Sketches, Table editor, With external links, Rich text editor, Mathematical formula editor, Browser forms, Barcode Scanner, IGOR’s electronic lab notebook allows users to record experiments using text, tables with formula support, and image galleries. Images can be added as simple references or annotated when additional detail is needed. Users can also include hyperlinks to external resources and upload any file type, with uploaded files linked directly to the corresponding notebook entry. The ELN is integrated with IGOR’s lab inventory system, allowing samples, reagents, and other materials to be linked directly to notebook entries. This provides full experimental context, from the materials and protocols used to the resulting data and interpretation.
Data import (formats)Compressed formats, Audio formats, Image formats, Document formats, MS Office formats, Scientific formats, Table formats, Video formats, IGOR supports the upload of any file type for secure storage and linking to experiments. All uploaded files are fully versioned to preserve data integrity, and common formats such as images and PDFs can be viewed directly within the application.
Data import (method)Drag & Drop / File Chooser, Mobile phone photo (via app)
Data exportComplete content in document format, Formats suitable for long term archiving
TemplatesDefine own templates, Import of own templates, Easy import of data from existing Word, Excel, or csv files
Search functionsAdvanced search
CollaborationRole management, Rights management, Data entered or updated in notebook entries is immediately visible to other team members, allowing everyone to stay aligned without waiting for handoffs or tracking down the latest version. Teams can also use IGOR’s project management features to coordinate work across people and departments by assigning tasks, tracking statuses, milestones, and timelines, and linking tasks directly to relevant experiment records and data. This keeps project planning and experimental context connected, making it easier to share progress and maintain continuity as work moves across a team. IGOR also supports flexible, granular user permissions that can be tailored to each team’s structure and needs. This ensures that every user has the appropriate level of access and the right capabilities for workspace management tasks based on their responsibilities.
Compliance with legal requirements
Preservation of evidenceAudit Trail, Electronic signature, FDA CFR 21 Part 11, Timestamping, Versioning
ComplianceGood Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), GDPR, CCPA, ALCOA+, IGOR is FDA 21 CFR Part 11–compliant and self-certified under the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The system enables customers to implement and maintain compliant workflows aligned with GLP, GMP, and related regulatory and data-integrity guidelines through granular role and permission-based access controls, detailed audit trails, robust version control, and 21 CFR Part 11-compliant digital signature workflows.
Extended functions (Daily work)
Laboratory management functionsFreezer Management, LIMS connectivity, Materials database, Sample Tracking, IGOR provides LIMS capabilities that are directly integrated with its ELN. The system allows teams to track samples, reagents, and materials throughout their lifecycle, including where items are stored, who used them, when they were used, and how they relate to experiments and other samples. Sample relationships can be visualized using an intuitive, interactive family tree viewer, making it easy to explore related samples, see where they are stored, and review the experiments in which they were used. Storage locations are fully customizable, allowing researchers to model them to match real lab spaces and quickly understand availability and capacity.
Integrations and extensions
Automation
Device connectionWithout device connection
Project management toolsMilestones, Project management, Task management, Taskboard
WorkflowsProject-related workflows, Graphical
Integration in RDM and IT environment
Application programming interfacesOther API
Controlled vocabularyNot controlled
Data accessBrowser based, Responsive Design
Data storage locationCloud
Type of external cloudPublic cloud, Private cloud (e.g. via VPN)
Location of data storage or processingUSA
Level of data protection (e.g. certification)Hosted at AWS data centers that meet ISO 27001, ISO27017, ISO 27018, SOC2, and GDPR compliance standards; Wildfell Software has self-certified under the Data Privacy Framework (DPF)
Transport encryptionTLS (KMS used for managing encryption keys)
Data storage encryptionAES-256 (KMS used for managing encryption keys)
Access controlRole-Based Access Control (RBAC) allows institutions to assign tailored user roles and permissions that define who can access specific data or perform particular actions within the system. Row-level security (RLS) extends this protection by enforcing access rules directly at the database level, where the data is stored. This approach reduces the risk of unauthorized access or data leaks, even in the event of an application-level flaw, and provides an additional layer of defense for sensitive research data.
Guaranteed SLAs
Interval of Data BackupsDaily cross-regional backups for redundancy.
Number of Data Backups
Data Backups EncryptedYes
Template for data processing agreement (DPA), including the technical and organizational measures (TOM)https://www.igorlabapp.com/dpa
Authentication methods
User account security measures
Usage optionSoftware as a Service
Server operating systemMacOS, Windows, Linux, Accessible on any operating system via a standard web browser. Supported browsers: Edge, Safari, Chrome, Brave, and Mozilla Firefox.