When you need to compare endpoints across 30 oncology trials or pull regulatory designations for every asset in a therapeutic area, AI Columns turn a static list into a structured analysis. Define what you need, and Maven's research agent populates each cell with sourced, evidence-graded data.

Open your Smart Table and click +AI Column at the top-left. This opens the Table Blueprint Preview.

In the center text box, describe what you need in plain language. For example: "For each drug, show mechanism of action, lead indication, current phase, and key efficacy endpoints from the most recent data readout."

Click Submit. The AI may ask clarifying questions about scope before generating the columns. Once you confirm, a live blueprint preview appears.

Click the grid icon in the top-right of the overlay to open Column Configuration, then click + to add columns one at a time. You can add, remove, reorder, or duplicate columns and choose between two column types:

Single Columns return one data point per row (e.g., "Dosing Guidelines" or "Primary Endpoint").

Grouped Columns pull multiple related data points in a single research pass. For a cross-trial comparison, you could retrieve Overall Survival, Progression-Free Survival, active arm details, placebo arm details, and measurement timeframe as separate sub-columns, all populated together.

Click Blueprint Library in the top-left corner to browse Maven's pre-built blueprints for common analysis types. Filter by category, search by keyword, or star frequently used blueprints for quick access.

Select a blueprint and click Apply to use it. You can also star blueprints for your Starred Blueprints list.

Click Save Blueprint, enter a name, choose the row type (trial, drug, company), and add an optional description. Then click Update Blueprint to modify an existing one, or Create New Blueprint to save a new reusable template.

Once you click Apply Blueprint, Maven's research agent begins populating each cell. A notification appears when research is complete.

Each cell is expandable. A colored dot in the top-right corner indicates evidence strength:

Click any cell to see supporting evidence, the full research log, and sources. The research log traces Maven's process from query analysis through source review to final synthesis.

Use the Columns tab at the top-left to toggle column visibility without deleting data. Columns can also be sorted and filtered where the data supports it.

Export your enriched table as Excel or CSV for offline analysis. Each exported file retains links to the evidence log for every cell, preserving full traceability. To learn more about exporting, see Exporting a Smart Table. To understand how AI Columns differ from filters when scoping your table, see AI Columns vs. Filters.