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NGS Equipment Leasing for Labs

Lease the NGS platform that fits your workflow. Sequence DNA or RNA at scale—without tying up your budget.

What Is Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)?

NGS refers to massively parallel sequencing technologies that allow for rapid, high-resolution analysis of DNA or RNA. It's used in genomics, transcriptomics, precision medicine, infectious disease surveillance, and more. These systems power everything from rare disease diagnostics to population-scale variant discovery with unparalleled speed and scalability.

Why Lease NGS Equipment?

NGS platforms have transformed genomics by enabling whole-genome, exome, transcriptome, and targeted sequencing at scale. But these systems—especially when paired with robotic prep stations or data analysis pipelines—can come with significant capital requirements.

Leasing allows you to bring NGS capabilities online faster without depleting your operating budget. It’s ideal for clinical genomics labs, translational research teams, and biotech startups scaling their sequencing infrastructure. As sample volume or project scope grows, leasing also gives you the flexibility to upgrade without legacy equipment constraints.

Where Leasing an NGS Platform Adds Value

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) provides critical genomic insights for research, diagnostics, and clinical applications.

But high-performance NGS systems offering deep sequencing, multiplexing, and assay versatility typically demand substantial upfront investment. Leasing is especially helpful when:

  • You’re launching a sequencing core or diagnostic service — Avoid upfront investment while scaling capabilities.
  • You need to expand throughput, read depth, or assay flexibility — Lease flexibly as your sample pipeline grows.
  • You’re budgeting across personnel, reagents, and data storage — Free up capital for what drives research impact.

Whether you're running clinical pipelines or population-scale studies, leasing helps you stay fast and financially agile.

Why Teams Lease with Excedr

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Founder-friendly, non-dilutive capital

Ideal for early-stage or venture-backed teams—and a smart option for any lab looking to preserve equity while scaling.

Flexibility on equipment choice

No inventory limitations. You choose the system that fits your workflow—we handle the financing.

Lease terms aligned with your growth

2–5 year terms that support your budget, equipment lifecycle, and scaling timeline.

Quick approvals, flexible terms

Get approved in days—not weeks—with no collateral, IP pledges, or debt covenants required.

White-glove service & procurement

Equipment sourcing, vendor coordination, and lease logistics are streamlined to reduce your team’s internal workload.

Reliable support when it matters

Our vendor relationships help resolve issues quickly—so you stay productive and hit key milestones.

Leasing Solutions We Provide

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Operating Leases

Treat lease payments as operating expenses, not debt. This simplifies accounting and preserves flexibility.

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Sale Lease-Backs

Convert owned equipment into working capital. Keep it off your balance sheet and treat payments as operating expenses.

Popular NGS Manufacturers

Roche Life Sciences
AVENIO Edge
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Flongle
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Genexus
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Genexus Dx Integrated Sequencer
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
GridION
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Ion Chef
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Ion GeneStudio S5
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Ion PGM Dx
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Ion Torrent Genexus
Illumina
MiSeq Series
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
MinION
Illumina
MiniSeq
Illumina
NextSeq 1000
Illumina
NextSeq 2000
Illumina
NextSeq 550 Series
Illumina
NovaSeq 6000 Series
Illumina
NovaSeq X Series
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
P2
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
P2 Solo
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
PromethION
PacBio
Revio System
PacBio
Sequel II Systems
PacBio
Sequel IIe Systems
Illumina
iSeq 100
Illumina
Illumina
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
PacBio
PacBio
PerkinElmer
PerkinElmer
QIAGEN
QIAGEN
Roche Life Sciences
Roche Life Sciences
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Straightforward Application Process

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Tell Us What You Need

Already have a quote or PO? Just let us know the equipment you want to lease—we’ll take it from there.

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Get Approved Quickly

Our in-house underwriting team reviews your financials fast—no outsourcing, no red tape—so you get a decision in days, not weeks.

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We Handle the Rest

We handle the logistics and coordinate with the vendor so you can get to work—no upfront capital required.

Helping Scientists Scale & Succeed

"We used Excedr when it was time for us to make a large capital equipment purchase and the whole leasing process was smooth, quick, and seamless.

As a busy start-up CEO, I am always aware of how important it is to keep our science progressing while on a tight budget.

Working with Excedr made it possible for us to accelerate our scientific discovery pipeline without a large outlay of capital."

Jessica Grossman, CEO at IgGenix
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Jessica Grossman

CEO, IgGenix

"Building a biotech is a lot of work. Excedr has been a dynamite partner in making that scaling happen.

They were a great partner when scaling Distributed Bio from an 8 member lab team to 35 members by the time of acquisition. When I started Centivax, Jon was one of the first people I called.

I recommend them for any biotech startup."

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Jacob Glanville

CEO & President, Centivax

"Securing top-tier lab equipment while managing cash flow is a constant challenge. Excedr has been an invaluable partner in helping KiraGen Bio access the high-quality instrumentation we need without the heavy upfront costs.

Their flexible leasing options and outstanding support allow us to focus on advancing our research rather than worrying about equipment procurement and maintenance. For any biotech startup looking to scale efficiently, I can’t recommend Excedr enough."

Aaron Edwards

Co-Founder & CEO, KiraGen Bio

"Excedr helped us to finance a BLI system about a year ago. Sylvia did an excellent job at helping us to understand our options, since our company was new to equipment financing.

The leasing process was fast and easy when compared with self-funding our purchase, plus the speed and ease with which Excedr onboarded us freed up our team’s time to focus on research and grant management.

Max Brennan
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Max Brennan

General Counsel & VP Operations, Zab Bio

The lease of our Zeiss EVO10 electron microscope has significantly impacted our outside analysis costs, realizing a significant savings in the 1st year.

Having the instrument on-site has greatly improved our response times to field issues and fabrication challenges, while improving our Engineering and Production Teams' overall understanding of our product lines."

Tom Raber, Principal Mechanical Technician at Plug Power
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Tom Raber

Principal Mechanical Technician, Plug Power

Frequently Asked Questions

Lease Your Next NGS Platform & Accelerate R&D

Don’t let capital constraints limit your lab’s sequencing capabilities. Our leasing program is designed to remove friction from equipment procurement so you can stay focused on producing accurate, reliable results.