Transforming Science Education Through Equipment Sharing
Transform idle lab equipment into tomorrow’s breakthrough discoveries. Your surplus laboratory resources could ignite scientific curiosity in classrooms across our community through iBIO’s LabShare program.
As a teacher of high schoolers, one of my biggest challenges is convincing my students to see themselves as scientists. With access to authentic lab equipment, however, students begin to see the possibility. They begin to see their own future as problem solvers through experimentation.
Nothing connects a student’s imagination to a reality of seeing themselves as a future scientist quite like using authentic lab equipment. Hands-on experiences ignite the spark of possibility in the minds of our next generation of innovators.
How LabShare Works...
FOR COMPANIES
- Tax Benefits: All donations are tax-deductible
- Simple Process: Easy coordination of equipment pickup and delivery
- Sustainable Impact: Direct support for local science education
- Resource Management: Efficient way to manage surplus equipment
FOR SCHOOLS
- Access to Equipment: Receive high-quality lab and office equipment
- No Cost: Free program for qualifying schools
- Ongoing Support: Regular availability of new equipment and supplies
- Direct Communication: Easy process to request available items
Multiple Ways to Contribute
Equipment Donations
- Laboratory equipment
- Office supplies
- Scientific instruments
- Educational materials
Financial Support
- Cash donations through iBIO’s public charity
- Funds used to purchase equipment through our lab equipment and supplies partner
- Direct impact on local science education
LabShare represents more than just equipment donation—it’s an investment in the future of science education.
Join us in building stronger, better-equipped classrooms across Illinois.
VALUE OF DONTATED EQUIPMENT TO DATE
For Companies Looking to Donate Contact our team to:
Schedule equipment pickup
Discuss tax benefits
Learn about our most-needed items
For Schools Seeking Equipment Reach out to:
View available equipment list
Submit specific needs requests
Schedule equipment delivery