To fully equip laboratories in Africa, the initiative is seeking laboratory equipment that includes but is not limited to:

• Microscopes
• Thermocyclers
• Electrophoresis Cuvettes
• Micropipettes
• Centrifuges
• sonicators & hot water bath
• Electronic scales
• pH meters 
• shakers
• Tabletop oven and incubators
• Glassware

The Kringloop Labs Initiative aims to reduce failure risks sustainably by using a comprehensive screening process at various levels.

To guarantee the quality of donated equipment, we will conduct a comprehensive quality assessment to verify that all devices and equipment are in good working condition and that spare parts are readily available. We will evaluate the financial and environmental feasibility of repairing the equipment if repairs are necessary. Additionally, we will create a detailed catalogue of available equipment, which candidate laboratories can use to facilitate the setup of their project applications.

Do you have the equipment to donate? You can reach us by emailing ipbo@vib-ugent.be or by filling out this contact form. A member from our team will get in contact with you to provide you with the next steps. 

Please make sure that all electronic lab equipment is accompanied by its user manual.

For receiving laboratories, several selection criteria will apply;

• The laboratory will be open to entire departments or programs, not individual researchers. The equipment/training package shall reach the most significant number of scientists and their students.
• The stability of the institution and the country will be taken into account.
• The educational and scientific track record will be evaluated- especially activities that allow more students to have hands-on practice in the laboratories or that increase the number of practical hours.
• The availability of infrastructure and additional services and facilities at the Research Department that shall receive the equipment and the access to equipment maintenance shall be assessed.