Bridge Horizon: bioinformatics tools for RNA-seq and single-cell analysis. The bottleneck isn't the science.
It's the collaboration.
One cloud workspace that replaces the handoff.
The Problem
Bioinformatic workflows are broken
- 1Fragmented workflows
- 2Manual handoffs
- 3Slow turnaround
Result: Days of lost productivity every week
Handoff Delays
Every analysis request bounces through tickets, email, and Slack before a bioinformatician can start.
Missing Context
Bench scientists and bioinformaticians work from different notes, so assumptions get lost between handoffs.
Rework Loops
Results come back with the wrong parameters, forcing another round of questions, re-runs, and waiting.
No Shared History
Pipeline versions, sample metadata, and decisions live in separate tools with no single source of truth.
A fundamentally better bioinformatic workflow
Before Horizon
Fragmented handoffs delay every analysis start. Runs happen with no traceability into parameters or versions.
- Email raw FASTQ files
- Upload to shared Dropbox
- Slack the bioinformatician
- Wait 2-5 days for results
- Receive results via email
With Horizon
Fewer handoffs from bench to bioinformatician. Every analysis run is tracked, versioned, and reproducible.
- Shared dataset, instant access
- Fast data distribution via shareable links
- Pipeline execution, tracked
- Results + full history
- Collaborative interaction
See what changes across datasets, runs, and history
Watch the same three lanes play out on either side of Bridge Horizon.
Work moves through inboxes and tickets, so nothing is shared, tracked, or repeatable.
Shared datasets
2-4 daysFiles copied between drives, inboxes, and download links before anyone can start.
- Export FASTQ
- Upload to Dropbox
- Email the link
- Collaborator downloads
Pipeline runs
3-5 daysRequests queue behind tickets and Slack threads, then run on a laptop no one else can see.
- File a request
- Clarify parameters
- Wait in queue
- Run locally
- Re-run after rework
History and traceability
ReconstructedVersions and decisions are pieced together from notebooks, chats, and folder names.
- Search old threads
- Guess the version
- Rebuild the record
The Platform
One workspace for bench scientists and bioinformaticians
Access shared datasets, run validated pipelines, and trace every versioned analysis from input to result, all in one place.
Drag, drop, done.
Upload FASTQ files, organize them into projects, and keep everything in one secure place your team can access.
Video walkthrough: Navigate to the Data page → select a project folder → drag and drop FASTQ files → monitor upload progress → files are ready for analysis.
Drag-and-drop uploads for FASTQ and sequencing files
Organize files into projects and datasets automatically
Encrypted storage with access controls for every team member
Track upload status and processing in real time
Ready to see it in action?
Get a tailored walkthrough of how Bridge Horizon replaces handoffs with controlled, traceable collaboration.
How we compare
Horizon vs the alternatives
Other platforms are built for bioinformaticians. Horizon lets research scientists run analyses themselves, and still collaborate. Even general-purpose LLMs can generate code fast, but none of them leave a traceable record behind.
| Where teams get stuck | Horizon | Terra | Seqera | DNAnexus | LLMs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research scientists can run pipelines without bioinformatics support | |||||
| Getting from raw data to results quickly | |||||
| Sharing results without exporting or re-explaining | |||||
| Understanding what actually happened in an analysis | |||||
| Setup without dedicated platform engineering | |||||
| Bringing in specialists without file transfers or context loss | |||||
| Reproducible and defensible at peer review |
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Key Features
Everything you need to collaborate on genomics
Instant Data Sharing
No more file transfers. Your data lives in one place, accessible to everyone who needs it, instantly.
Shared Datasets
Share datasets with collaborators when needed. No copies, no drift, no version confusion.
Granular Access Control
Per-dataset permissions let you decide exactly who can view, run, or share. Revoke access at any time.
Full Traceability
Every pipeline run, every parameter, every input and output, logged and versioned automatically.
Seamless Handoff
Move from sample prep to analysis to results without context switching, waiting, or manual coordination.
Fast Data Distribution
Core facilities send large genomic datasets to customers with one shareable link. Researchers share results with collaborators in seconds, with no re-uploading or file-transfer overhead.
Shareable Links for Terabyte-Scale Data
Send terabyte-scale genomic datasets to collaborators with a single shareable link. Recipients get access in seconds from any location, no downloads, no re-uploads, no FTP delays.
Impact
Measurable outcomes, not promises
Days to Weeks
Analysis turnaround
As confirmed by our clients when moving genomics data
2–3×
Faster iteration cycles
Zero
Back-and-forth overhead
"This is phenomenal. I'm impressed. the user interface is very easy, and uploading data feels seamless. This is very exciting; I really like it."
"For the first time, I've seen an environment that's both collaborative and genuinely easy to use. I wish I had this years ago. It just makes sense."
"Bridge Horizon is one of the best I've seen for NGS data, both in terms of deliverables and the simplicity of the data delivery and analysis experience."
Built for your team
Bridge Horizon is made for the way you work
Academic
Teach genomics and collaborate across labs with shared datasets, reproducible pipelines, and full traceability for every analysis.
NGS Core Facilities
Turn sequencing output into self-service results for your researchers. Reduce turnaround time without increasing your team.
Bench Scientists
Upload your data, choose a pipeline, and get results with full traceability with no command line required.
Why we built this
Built from real bioinformatics workflows
- 2020
The starting point
Bridge Informatics founded. Embedded bioinformatics support for genomics teams from day one.
- 2023
The pattern emerges
After 100+ client engagements, the same friction kept surfacing: handoffs, lost context, and siloed tools.
- 2026
Horizon launches
Horizon goes generally available. Production-tested expertise lands in the hands of every team member, working from the same data.
Horizon grew out of Bridge Informatics, a services firm embedded in production genomics teams since 2020. The same friction kept appearing. Handoffs broke, context got lost, and anyone outside bioinformatics was left waiting.
We built the tool we wished existed. Every step visible and understandable as it runs.
Pricing
Built to be accessible
Plans scale with the analyses you run, the data you keep, and the people who need access, from a free single-user tier to team and enterprise workspaces.
There will always be a free tier
Individual researchers and small labs can run validated pipelines with full run provenance without a budget conversation. Larger teams are quoted on real usage: compute, storage, and seats.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Bridge Horizon.
About Bridge Horizon
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Built on production genomics experience since 2020, Horizon makes every dataset, pipeline run, and parameter shared and traceable across your entire team.