Custody-aware lab records for evidence-sensitive science.
TARE (Technical Analysis & Research Environment) started from a practical problem: research operations still depend on notebooks, spreadsheets, shared drives, and disconnected inventory tools.
Modern labs generate data quickly, but record context still gets lost across tools. TARE is built to keep experiments, samples, materials, evidence, review decisions, and exports connected.
Our Mission
Reduce lab-record friction by connecting inventory, samples, evidence, review, and exports in one workflow.
Our Values
- Safety First: Compliance isn't optional.
- Data Portability: Exportable records and open handoff paths matter.
- Reproducibility: Reviewable context and tamper-evident logs matter.
Who We Are
TARE is built by TKOResearch, combining software engineering, cybersecurity, and lab-operations experience for teams that need defensible records.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C.
Backed by the Commonwealth
TARE is proudly supported by a grant from the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC). Their support helps TARE continue development in Virginia's technology ecosystem.
Kevin O'Connor
Cybersecurity Expert & Researcher
Former NSA Technical Director in Computer Operations. Kevin brings offensive and defensive cybersecurity experience to TARE's security model, threat review, and evidence-handling posture.
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