A collaboratory is a virtual research environment that allows researchers from different disciplines, locations, and institutions to collaborate on projects in a shared digital space. These platforms typically incorporate tools for communication, data sharing, project management, and collaboration, enabling researchers to work together in real-time or asynchronously. Collaboratories are often used in fields such as science, engineering, and social sciences to facilitate interdisciplinary research and accelerate the pace of discovery. They can help overcome barriers to collaboration, such as geographic distance, time constraints, and disciplinary boundaries, by providing a common platform for researchers to work together effectively.