Volta Labs, Inc. Launches Access Program to Support Academic Researchers Amid Budget Cuts

BOSTON, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Volta Labs, Inc. today announced the launch of the Volta Access Program, a new initiative aimed at increasing access to its Callisto™ Sample Prep System for academic research institutions in the U.S. facing tightening capital budgets. Selected applicants will be able to access Callisto for $4,950 per month over a 24-month term, with full service support and no consumables minimum — helping labs stay productive even as financial caution shapes decision-making across the academic community. The program, which runs through July 31, 2025, offers a flexible monthly payment structure to help researchers continue driving innovation in genomics without upfront equipment costs. Labs must apply to be considered for the program.

“At a time when labs are being forced into essential spending only, we’re meeting researchers where they are — cautious, budget-conscious, but still determined to advance critical research for healthcare and national security,” said Udayan Umapathi, CEO of Volta Labs. “The need for advancements in research doesn’t stop because of tight budgets, and neither should access to the tools that drive discovery.”

The program addresses the challenges many institutions are facing, including NIH budget cuts, grant uncertainty, and widespread freezes on capital purchases and hiring, as labs prioritize conserving funds and delaying new projects unless absolutely necessary. Callisto is specifically designed for ease of use, requiring no skilled labor and minimal personnel to operate. By reducing reagent consumption during library preparation and minimizing costly sequencing reruns, Callisto drastically lowers operational expenses for genomics labs.

Program highlights:

• Callisto access for $4,950/month over 24 months
• Service contract included for ongoing support and seamless operations
• No minimum consumables commitment, ensuring complete usage flexibility
• At the end of the term, customers can either continue monthly payments or purchase the system at a significantly discounted price
• Immediate access to the full available apps menu and all apps launched during the duration of the access program

Current apps menu includes:

• High Molecular Weight DNA Extraction
• DNA Extraction for Short Read Sequencing
• DNA Library Prep for Illumina
• PacBio SMRTBELL 3.0 Library Prep
• Hybrid Capture for IDT XGen™, V2 Chemistry
• Double-Sided Size Selection

*Submissions are limited to U.S.- based academic labs and must be received by July 30, 2025. Interested applicants, please reach out to sales@voltalabs.co for more information.*

About Volta Labs
Volta Labs is a genomics applications company that has developed a cutting-edge digital fluidics platform to maximize performance and scalability of sample preparation in genomics while providing unparalleled consistency. Volta is transforming the way biological research and analyses are performed, allowing scientists to focus on what they do best — pushing the boundaries of biology.

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