Researcher in laboratory

Share insights without ever sharing raw data

BioVault is a free, open-source, permissionless network for collaborative genomics. Built with end-to-end encryption, secure enclaves, and data visitation, BioVault lets researchers and participants collaborate securely.

Join the Beta and get:

  • Personal help setting up BioVault
  • Introductions to researchers and experts to collaborate with
  • Directly steer our development to solve your problems
For Researchers

Run pipelines on distributed data

$ bv biobank list
✓ Listing BioBanks
$ bv run ./myproject syft://research@mybiobank#participants --test
✓ Testing NextFlow Pipeline
$ bv submit ./myproject syft://research@mybiobank#participants
⚡ Analysis Submitted
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$ bv inbox
ProjectStatusPath
myproject✅ Success./myproject/results
FASTQBAMCRAMVCFNextFlowPhenotype DataWearable Data
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Open Network

Decentralized collaboration

BioVault Network
  • Variants published to relay server with public keys for anonymity
  • Built on SyftBox, an open-source network for secure data science
  • Encrypted messages via relay servers, no open ports needed
  • Data stays on participants' devices, only insights are shared
  • Collaborate without requiring data uploads to the cloud
Open SourceOpen NetworkEnd-to-end EncryptedSecure Enclaves
For Participants

Your data. Your control.

BioVault Mobile App
  • Supports common variant and raw data formats from major providers
  • Get free ClinVar updates for your variants without sharing data
  • Invite clinicians and experts to analyze your data on your computer securely
VCFs23andmeAncestryDNAMyHeritageCariGenetics.comSequencing.comDante LabsNebula
Read more about our Participant App →

Built for the Future of Research

Open Source

Transparent, community-driven development with full access to source code

Free

Apache 2.0 Licensed. No fees or hidden costs. Research should be accessible to everyone

Permissionless

Start collaborating immediately without any approval processes

Privacy First

End-to-end encryption and user-controlled data sharing. Leverage state of the art secure enclaves to perform joint analysis between data without centralizing it

Decentralized

No single point of failure or control - true peer-to-peer research

AI Enabled

Built from the ground up to leverage the latest advancements in AI securely

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BioVault?

BioVault is a platform designed to empower individuals and revolutionize research by providing a secure, decentralized, and open-source environment for genomics collaboration.

Why join the Beta?

Get personal help setting up BioVault, introductions to researchers and experts to solve your problems, and directly steer our development to solve your problems.

Is BioVault free to use?

Yes, BioVault is free to use under the Apache 2.0 License. We believe the fruits of genetic research should be accessible to everyone.

How does BioVault ensure privacy?

BioVault ensures privacy through end-to-end encryption and user-controlled data sharing, ensuring your data is always secure.

What is SyftBox?

SyftBox.net is an open-source network for privacy-first, offline-capable data science and AI.

How does SyftBox work?

SyftBox is designed to work everywhere including on mobile devices and home computers which can go offline at any time.

SyftBox works by sending end-to-end encrypted network messages which can be cached temporarily via relay servers, thus eliminating the need for open ports and online connections.