Universities & research organizations
Equipment conversations for research and education.
Discuss technology and research equipment needs, procurement timing, and a possible financing introduction for your U.S. organization.
For an institutional equipment project, identify the legal entity and authorized procurement contact first. Public, nonprofit and taxable organizations may need different contractual, accounting and tax assessments.
Identify the contracting organization
A department, laboratory, affiliated foundation, and university may not be the same contracting entity. Identify the organization expected to sign and the procurement contact authorized to discuss the project.
Bring procurement into the discussion
Outline budget approval, purchasing procedures, project milestones, and any restrictions associated with the planned funding source. The partner must assess whether it can work with that entity and structure.
- Institution type and legal contracting entity
- Equipment and supplier
- Installation state and project schedule
- Procurement process and preferred point of contact
Institution-specific review
We do not promise eligibility for public institutions, nonprofits, grant-funded projects, or any particular tax treatment. Those questions require review by the financing partner and your organization's advisers.
Practical project guides
Start with your project
Tell us what you have in mind.
Equipment, timing, and location. Start with the essentials.