The Cloud Labs to Advance Biotechnology Act of 2026 directs the National Science Foundation to establish a national network of "cloud laboratories"—physical labs equipped with remote-controlled robots and advanced instruments that allow scientists to conduct experiments and collect biological data from anywhere. The bill affects academic researchers, biotechnology companies, and government laboratories by creating a coordinated system where these entities can share laboratory capabilities, collaborate on best practices, and access high-quality biological data to train artificial intelligence models. The NSF must establish the network within one year, create an advisory board within six months, and issue grants for at least two new labs by year two (operational within three years) and at least three additional labs by year four, with each receiving funding for 6-8 year periods. The program includes requirements for data sharing plans, cybersecurity protocols, intellectual property agreements, and public access to data, and the entire initiative terminates 12 years after enactment.
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