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# Researchers

## :microscope: Use Quadratic in academic labs 

Quadratic is the perfect solution for researchers needing the best analytics tool for lab-focused work. 

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Quadratic is 100% free for academic researchers - leverage the most powerful tool for modern analytics on any research budget.
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Work collaboratively with your research team. Perform your lab analysis in a spreadsheet format you're used to, supercharged by the programming languages you're used to. 

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Get started by signing up with a valid academic email address [here](https://app.quadratichq.com/education/enroll).
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