Where industry surplus meets
university innovation
CrossBench connects industry donors and research groups alike — making sure surplus materials reach the labs that need them most, whether across the corridor or across the country. Reducing waste and stretching grant budgets further.
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How CrossBench works
Anyone with surplus posts
Industry donors and university research groups alike can list surplus equipment or materials in under 5 minutes.
Researchers browse & request
University groups search by category, condition, and location. One click to request an item — or share a direct link with your group.
Coordinator confirms & arranges
Our pilot coordinator matches parties and organises collection or drop-off, within a university or cross-institution.
Built for everyone in the lab ecosystem
For Industry
- Improve sustainability and ESG reporting metrics
- Eliminate disposal costs for items no longer suitable for regulated use
- Build goodwill with the academic community
- Simple 5-minute upload process
For Universities
- Access surplus equipment and consumables at no cost
- Stretch grant budgets further on actual research
- Support sustainability targets and circular economy goals
- No complex procurement approval required for free items
For Research Groups
- Share unused reagents or equipment with colleagues in the same building
- Post surplus materials for other departments or institutions to claim
- Share a direct link with your group or network — no waiting for procurement
- Supports cross-university collaboration and circular lab practices
Who can use CrossBench?
Not just industry — any lab with surplus can share it. CrossBench works across organisations and within them.
Industry ↔ Academia
Pharma, biotech and medtech companies donate surplus equipment or consumables no longer suitable for regulated use to university research groups.
Within a university
A lab group with unused reagents or spare equipment can post items and share the link directly with colleagues in the same building or department.
Cross-university
Research groups can share materials across institutions — post an item and share the link with your wider network and partner universities.
Ready to join the pilot?
Phase 1 is a closed pilot with selected industry partners and university departments. Register now to be part of it.