Lab Equipment for Academia
Maximize your grant budget. We stock new, open-box, and premium refurbished equipment. Educational pricing and University Purchase Orders (POs) accepted.
We Accept University POs
We work directly with university procurement departments. Simply email or upload your signed Purchase Order to get started.
New & Factory Surplus
Need "New" for your grant requirements? We stock factory surplus and open-box units from major brands at significant discounts.
Quick Delivery
Grant deadline approaching? "Use it or lose it" funds? We ship in-stock equipment immediately to secure your funding cycle.
Shop by Lab Type
Durable equipment for student labs and general research.
High-sensitivity instruments for graduate research.
Shared instrumentation for departmental use.
Academic Buying Resources
Guides to help you navigate grant budgeting and equipment selection.
Grant Budgeting Guide
How to budget for refurbished vs. new equipment in your next NIH or NSF grant proposal.
Budgeting Tips →Microscope Buyer's Guide
Choosing between Phase Contrast, DIC, and Fluorescence for student vs. research use.
Select a Scope →Centrifuge Rotor Safety
Why rotor life cycles matter and how to inspect used rotors for stress fatigue.
Safety Checklist →Outfitting a Teaching Lab
Essential durable equipment lists for undergraduate Organic Chemistry and Biology labs.
See Equipment List →New & Used: A Hybrid Approach to Lab Outfitting
The "Use It or Lose It" Solution: We understand the pressure of grant funding cycles. When you have remaining funds that must be spent by the fiscal year-end, HiTechTrader is your partner. We ship in-stock items (both new and used) immediately to secure your funding.
Factory Surplus & Open Box: Many grants require "New" or "Unused" equipment. HiTechTrader stocks a wide variety of Factory Surplus and Open Box items. These are brand-new units that may have distressed packaging but have never been used, allowing you to meet grant stipulations while still saving 30-50%.
"We needed three rotovaps for our undergraduate organic chemistry lab on a tight budget. HiTechTrader worked with our procurement office to accept the PO and shipped everything in time for the fall semester."— Lab Manager, Department of Chemistry (Georgia State University)
Common Questions from Universities
Do you accept University Purchase Orders?
Yes. We regularly work with procurement departments from universities across North America. You can email your signed PO directly to our sales team for processing.
Can I buy NEW equipment from HiTechTrader?
Yes! We stock a significant amount of "New Old Stock" and "Factory Surplus" equipment. These items are unused and often come in original packaging, perfect for grants that restrict used equipment purchases.
Is there an educational discount?
Our pricing is already 40-60% below list price, which serves as a massive discount for academic budgets. For bulk orders (e.g., outfitting a teaching lab), please contact us for a custom quote.