LabSwap

LabSwap is a niche marketplace for used laboratory equipment (centrifuges, PCR machines, microscopes, cold storage, balances) with verification built in. Sellers list items with required metadata (model, serial, service history, calibration certificates, photos/video). Buyers can request an inspection or remote verification, get escrow-backed payments, and book freight with proper hazmat/temperature handling options. The platform focuses on small biotech startups, university labs, and contract research orgs that need to stretch budgets but can’t risk junk equipment. Revenue comes from transaction fees, paid verification/inspection, and optional warranties via third-party service partners. This is not a “Craigslist for lab gear”; it’s closer to a trust-and-compliance layer that makes secondhand purchasing feasible for regulated environments. Start with one geography and 3-5 equipment categories to avoid operational chaos.