Why we built this
Free simulation tools are everywhere. Documentation that holds up on a transcript is not.
That gap is why this exists. A student can do a full year of excellent simulated lab work and finish with nothing to show for it — no record of what was done, no hours, nothing to put in front of an admissions office.
The problem isn't the simulations — PhET, CK-12, and similar tools are genuinely excellent. The problem is the layer above them: the structured lab procedure that mirrors a real lab notebook, the signed report that records what was done, the standards alignment that tells an admissions officer this is real chemistry, and the hours log that satisfies a college's contact-hour requirement.
neoCatalyst Labs builds that documentation layer on top of quality interactive simulations. Every lab produces a signed, verifiable PDF report. The parent dashboard tracks hours automatically. The transcript package gives families everything they need for college documentation, in the format that admissions offices understand.
I build products for independent learners. neoCatalyst Labs is a single-founder company — I design, build, and maintain every part of the platform.
I personally respond to every support email and every question. This is not a VC-backed company with customer service staff — it's me, and I care about whether this works for your family.
Email me directly →What you can count on
Buying a year of coursework from a small independent company is worth thinking about carefully. So here is exactly where you stand:
- Everything is built. All 31 labs across all 10 units are live and playable today — you're not buying a promise of future content.
- The records are yours to keep. Every PDF lab report your student downloads is a permanent file on your computer. It doesn't expire, and it doesn't depend on my servers.
- You'd never be left stranded. In the unlikely event the platform ever wound down, you'd get at least 30 days' notice and a clear window to download everything.
- Two weeks to decide. Complete fewer than three labs within 14 days and you get a full refund, no questions asked.
Try the free demo lab first if you'd rather see it before you decide — no account needed.