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December 20, 2022

Guide to Buying & Selling Lab Equipment with The Lab World Group

Discover the benefits and risks of buying used lab equipment from The Lab World Group versus leasing through Excedr. Learn how to choose the best option for your lab’s needs and budget.

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December 8, 2022

How To Write a Grant Proposal for Research

In order to start writing a grant research proposal, you need to know exactly what type of research will be conducted and why that research is important. This will help narrow down funding opportuniti...

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December 8, 2022

A Guide to BARDA: Funding Opportunities for Biotechs

What is BARDA? The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, or BARDA, is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Its mission is to prepare for and respond t...

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December 8, 2022

STTR Grants for Biotechs: Overview, Application Process, & More

Venture capital is a huge part of the biotech funding ecosystem. Between 2019 and 2021, venture capital invested $35 billion into biotech companies with “advanced platform technologies that could tran...

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December 8, 2022

SBIR Grants: Overview, Application Process, & More

When we think of grant funding, many of us think of opportunities for nonprofits. However, there are a number of grant programs for-profit small businesses and startups can apply to. These inclu...

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December 8, 2022

A Guide to Writing a Small Business Grant Proposal

While there may be more opportunities for non-profit organizations when it comes to grant funding, grants for small business owners are not rare. In fact, small businesses received more than $334 bill...

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November 1, 2022

What Is Molecular Biology? History, Core Concepts, & Applications

Molecular biology is the branch of biology dealing with the molecular basis of all living things—the study of macromolecules, such as proteins and DNA, and the mechanisms behind the way they interact ...

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October 25, 2022

Why Equipment Service Coverage Matters

No matter how you make the purchase, whether its with cash, a loan, or a lease, both general and specialized lab equipment can be expensive. But costs don’t stop at your initial purchase. As you use t...

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August 30, 2022

How Much Does Lab Space Cost & Why?

Whether it’s a single bench in an incubator or a dedicated facility, life sciences companies often pay a lot of money to buy or lease lab space. A lab bench can cost thousands of dollars per month to ...

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August 30, 2022

Types of Equipment Leases: Definitions & Characteristics

Equipment financing can be an excellent option for business owners who need expensive equipment to improve or expand their operations. For scientists, this means getting specialized or updated equipme...