Re: [DIYbio] Establishing a New Haven Community Bio Space - Equipment List

Can't figure out where you are in the US but that looks like a decent starting list.  Not sure if you've picked out final products but I'd invest in a larger autoclave, the Tuttenauers are tanks.  Disposal of waste (bulk liquid or lots of melted petri plates) with a small autoclave is a pain in the ass. A lot of local lab-resellers will gladly give you consumables for tax-write offs.  You may also be able to get some of their equipment that doesn't fetch high prices or takes up a lot of space on the cheap (probably free), like thermal cyclers, gel boxes, tables, etc.   They also are happy in my experience to donate things for tax write-offs that aren't worth their time trying to flip themselves. 

Growth media, plastics, and consumables can be more than used equipment sometimes.  Make use of asking for free samples and being a 501c3 if you are going that route. 

Looks like a solid list and plan, best of luck. 

On Sat, Jun 27, 2020 at 4:26 PM J.R. Logan <jrl...@makehaven.org> wrote:

We have been very fortunate to get a state innovation grant approved to fund the establishment of a community/DIY bio space in our makerspace. Informed by the various online equipment lists and my own understanding from talking to bio space organizers at the Community Bio Summit I came up with a proposal for a proposal of $21,700 ($6,000 of Infrastructure, $2,000 of Program expense and $13,700 of Equipment). In the proposal I noted it as a minimum viable budget, and a more full featured lab would cost at another $20,000 or more. The funding committee not only approved the plan but asked to see the list of equipment we would acquire if we received the additional $20,000. 

To meet their request I have compiled a list of items and general expected expenses. The items on the list are representative and we will research the best we can get for the price as we order specific models. I know the specific expenses will work out somewhat differently but that is OK with this funding as long as the overall total equipment expense is close.

MakeHaven Community Bio Lab Upgrade Equipment Proposal

I would appreciate it if anyone with experience running a community bio lab would review and comment on my list and proposal. What are my blind spots on this? Anything really important I am missing? Are there certain items where I should buy the best we can afford? Others where it is wasteful to buy, as getting donations is common?  If you think it looks good, let me know. It will be helpful to tell the review committee I have validated my proposal with the wider community of bio space leaders.

J.R. Logan
Executive Director

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