Eligibility
| CU Affiliation | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Alumni | |
| Emeritus | |
| Faculty & Staff | |
| Persons of Interest (POIs) | Types C, D |
| Retirees | |
| Students | Coming soon |
| Campuses | Boulder |
Conditions
The software can be used for:
- Academic teaching & learning
- Academic research (nonprofit)*
- Academic Activities
The software can't be used for:
- Commercial purposes (for profit)
- Non-academic research
- Administrative purposes (university business)
Cost
A BioRender Premium license is available for purchase as an annual subscription. All licenses expire on August 14 of each year. The software price is prorated based on your purchase date, as specified in the table below.
| Purchase Date | License Cost |
|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 – December 31, 2026 | $200 per named user |
| January 1, 2027 – August 14, 2027 | $140 per named user |
Pricing is subject to change
What's Included
A BioRender Premium license includes:
- Access to BioRender's scientific illustration platform
- Premium scientific icon and template libraries
- Publication-quality figure creation tools
- Collaboration and sharing capabilities
- Academic use rights for research, teaching, and grant submissions
- Access to BioRender training and support resources
Specific features are determined by the BioRender Premium subscription level included in CU Boulder's agreement.
How to get it
BioRender licenses can be requested through OIT software licensing.
- Submit a BioRender license request to oitsoftware@colorado.edu including user IdentiKey(s) and SpeedType for billing. Also indicate if you have an existing paid or free BioRender account.
- OIT will review eligibility and license availability.
- Once approved, an invitation will be sent to activate your BioRender account.
- Charges will be applied according to the funding information provided during the request process.
Licenses are assigned to individual named users and are not shared between multiple individuals.
Support
For assistance with:
- License requests
- Account access
- License transfers
- Renewals
- General licensing questions
Contact the OIT IT Asset Management team by emailing oitsoftware@colorado.edu.
Technical questions regarding figure creation, templates, and BioRender functionality should be directed to BioRender Support at support@biorender.com.
Additional Resources
BioRender Customer Resource Hub: Upcoming training webinars, quick-start guides, and video tutorials
Upcoming Webinars
BioRender 101: Getting Started with BioRender
- Date/Time: Wednesday, September 23 at 12:00 p.m. MT
- Description: Join this BioRender 101 webinar to get a crash-course on how to use BioRender to create professional, beautiful scientific images in a matter of minutes.
Register for BioRender 101 now!
Frequently Asked Questions
I already have an individual BioRender subscription. Can I move to the CU Boulder license?
Yes. If you currently have an individual BioRender subscription and would like to move to the CU Boulder license, contact BioRender directly regarding any available refund or credit options associated with your existing subscription. BioRender has indicated that they can work with users transitioning to the CU Boulder agreement. Please contact support@biorender.com for assistance. OIT is unable to provide refunds for subscriptions purchased directly from BioRender.
Does the CU Boulder BioRender license include BioRender Graphing?
No. The CU Boulder BioRender offering currently includes BioRender Premium licenses only. BioRender Graphing is not included in the campus agreement at this time. Check this page for future updates on Graphing availability
Does the CU Boulder BioRender license include AI credits?
No. AI credits are not included as part of the current BioRender campus offering. Return to this page to check for future updates on AI credits.
