What is Minicule?
Minicule is an AI-powered research web app connecting to PubMed, OpenAlex, and USPTO. Build scientific knowledge graphs, explore dendrograms, and verify evidence faster — all in one transparent, easy-to-use platform.
Problem
Researchers in biomedical fields need to manually search across multiple databases like PubMed, OpenAlex, and USPTO, leading to inefficient exploration of fragmented data, time-consuming verification of evidence, and limited ability to visualize connections between scientific concepts.
Solution
A web app that integrates PubMed, OpenAlex, and USPTO databases, enabling users to generate AI-powered scientific knowledge graphs and dendrograms for faster, centralized exploration and verification of biomedical research.
Customers
Biomedical researchers, pharmaceutical R&D teams, academic scientists, and innovation analysts in healthcare startups who require rapid synthesis of large-scale scientific data.
Unique Features
Combines AI-generated knowledge graphs with real-time access to three major biomedical databases, offers transparent evidence verification workflows, and simplifies complex data into interactive visualizations.
User Comments
Saves hours previously spent cross-referencing sources manually
Dendrograms help uncover unexpected research connections
Intuitive interface despite handling complex data
Limited customization options for visualization styles
Request for more database integrations beyond the current three
Traction
Launched in August 2023, gained 1,200+ active users within 3 months, partnered with 8 academic institutions, and achieved $18k MRR through premium subscriptions as of October 2023.
Market Size
The global $5.5 billion scientific research tools market is projected to grow at 8.4% CAGR through 2030, driven by AI adoption in biomedical sectors.
