83 Sciences

AI-native materials discovery powered by unpublished experimental data

YC Summer 2026Hard TechAdvanced MaterialsAI

About 83 Sciences

83 Sciences uses AI to mine discarded experimental data and drive scientific breakthroughs. Working alongside labs, we discover the materials that will power the new Industrial Revolution.

Founders

  • Ian Naccarella

    Founder

    Founder at 83 Sciences developing the future of scientific discovery. Previously a fellow at MIT focused on commercializing IP out of the ecosystem, a strategy manager at Sila Nanotechnologies (battery materials unicorn), and a consultant at Boston Consulting Group. Hold a BS and MS in Chemical Engineering from Stanford and MBA from Harvard Business School.

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  • Yankang Yang

    Founder

    Founder at 83 Sciences (YC S26). Previously Principal at BCG, led the firm's internal AI program scaling AI tools and practices to global firm of 30,000+ users. Started career in Tech & Digital practice, served as recruiting dean for BCG Bay Area offices. CS & EE from Harvard. Previously worked in soft robotics lab at Harvard's Wyss Institute and immunology research at Roswell Park Cancer Center.

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