BOSTON, MA — February 19, 2026 — Leads & Copy — Labviva is now offering its AI-native procurement platform to research universities across the globe.
The company’s announcement comes as universities face pressure from federal funding constraints, rising supply costs and operational complexity. Labviva hopes to address the need for procurement efficiencies and protect the financial health of research programs while also accelerating scientific discovery.
According to Deloitte’s 2025 Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey, automation, data-driven decision-making and supply resilience are top priorities for procurement leaders across sectors.
Several R1 universities, including the top three out of five recipients of National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, rely on Labviva to automate their procurement processes.
The Labviva platform connects purchasing, inventory management and supplier data into a single workflow, enabling institutions to standardize processes.
Glassing Ventures Managing Director Kleida Martiro said Labviva addresses a pain point by consolidating fragmented purchasing, automating manual processes and enabling data-driven decision-making.
Labviva’s Purchasing Platform and Inventory Management System (IMS) are designed to address transparency and control gaps. By integrating with existing e-procurement systems, Labviva aims to allow universities to modernize procurement without disrupting financial or compliance frameworks.
Universities using Labviva can increase automation across source-to-pay workflows, improve price and supplier visibility, strengthen supply continuity and translate spend data into insight, the company said.
Labviva CEO Siamak Baharloo said the company helps universities protect research momentum by reducing manual work and improving access to actionable data. Baharloo added that the goal is continuity, agility and smarter operations.
Labviva automates sourcing and purchasing requirements of life science laboratories through its AI-powered SaaS platform. The platform provides researchers with tools for purchasing, inventory management, and access to its global marketplace. Suppliers participating in the Labviva ecosystem gain a competitive edge through digitalized catalogs, product promotions, and performance analytics.
To learn more about Labviva’s solutions for research universities, please contact them here.
Source: Labviva
