Make Ambitious Science Executable.
We eliminate capital burn in deep-tech R&D by replacing premature lab construction with PhD-led scientific intelligence, AI-accelerated pathway scoping, and vetted CRO execution.
A clearer route to the next critical experiment
Science R&D traditionally demands millions in capital expenditure and dedicated lab infrastructure long before a team knows which synthetic route, biomaterial formulation, or device architecture will actually succeed.
Catalyst Science was founded to decouple scientific progress from physical hardware overhead. We help teams define the core scientific question, surface hidden operational constraints, and execute through specialized partner CROs.
The goal is not more activity—it is a defensible, evidence-backed next step that preserves equity and accelerates time-to-milestone.
Led by Scientific Judgment
Devyesh Rana
"Most science research fails when they spend all their money on execution without a proper plan. This includes buying equipment, consumables, or leasing space and this problem happens whether you're a solo lab, a small team, or a large organization. We built Catalyst to give science teams technical direction on day one. We help you see the forest when you're navigating the trees."
With a background spanning advanced materials, analytical characterization, and translational R&D, Devyesh Rana established Catalyst Science to modernize how research is done. We work with startups and VC operating partners to approach science execution. You don't need to hire 1 niche expert when you can have the niche expert and a whole team of scientsts to bounce ideas off of and leverage expertise in all facets. Projects don't succeed in isolation, they succeed when everyone is aligned to the goals and executes synergistically.
The Catalyst Operating Standard
Independent Judgment
We do not sell lab equipment or push specific vendor contracts. Our evaluations focus strictly on data quality, limitations, and scientific truth.
Force-Multiplied Capacity
We function as an embedded fractional leadership layer, giving your team immediate access to PhD domain expertise without full-time payroll overhead.
Decision-Ready Output
No 80-page dense memos that gather dust. Every report concludes with actionable next steps, risk matrices, and clear experimental roadmaps.