For Biotech Companies
Finding the right biobank shouldn’t be the hardest part of your research
First biobank response in under 2 days
Every biobank on our platform has opted in because they want to work with industry.
You submit a structured sample request. Our MatchEngine identifies and ranks the best biobank partners from a network of 100+ academic biobanks worldwide.
From Request to Results — In Days, Not Weeks
your request
alerted
responds
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Based on platform data from recent requests. Individual timelines may vary.
How recent requests have progressed
We’ll assess your sample requirements — no obligation
What Our Members Say
Andreas Zembrzycki
SciNeuro, USA
Egbert Smit
MLA Diagnostics BV, The Netherlands
Karin Schmitt
Mursla Bio, UK
Ninon Guichard
Galapagos, France
Key Advantages We Offer
Biospecimen Provenance
Provenance is key ..
Connecting you directly with source biobanks is a core part of our service. This allows you to check the credentials of the biobank, and find out about the quality standards they follow, before you order any biospecimens.
Global Network
World-wide network ...
Biosample Hub connects you to a global network of approximately 100 academic biobanks. As a result, you gain access to a vast range of biospecimen and disease types, available in diverse storage formats.
MatchEngine
Automated matching
MatchEngine scores every biobank against your request on disease alignment, sample availability, and response track record — then ranks the best candidates. What used to take weeks of manual outreach happens in seconds.
Fees & Services
| Trial service | Full service | |
|---|---|---|
| Requests | 1 | 10 per year |
| MatchEngine results | Top 10 | Up to 100 |
| Biobank directory access | — | ✓ |
| Off-platform searches | — | Up to 5 / year |
| Personalised support | Email only | ✓ Dedicated |
| Membership term | 3 months from request submission | 12 months |
| Fee | €300 one-off | €3,000 / year |
Upgrade during your trial and your €300 counts towards full membership
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FAQs
How does the trial work?
The trial lets you put Biosample Hub to work on a single sample request. Your three months begin when your request is submitted, so there is no pressure to be ready the day you join. You get your top 10 MatchEngine matches and email support throughout.
What are off-platform searches?
Full Service members can request up to 5 off-platform searches per year. If the samples you need cannot be found among our member biobanks, our team searches more widely on your behalf, drawing on other biobank directories and our network.
Why is the origin of my biospecimens so important?
You must know the biobank of origin of your samples, so you can confirm that they follow Quality Standards. If you don’t know the origin of your samples, then you can’t be sure they come from a biobank at all. In fact, some biobank intermediaries may provide samples that come directly from the clinic, where they may not be handled according to professional standards. This is one reason sample traceability is so important.
At Biosample Hub, we put you in direct contact with hospital biobanks, so you are never in any doubt about the biobank of origin.
Does Biosample Hub handle individual patient data?
No. Biosample Hub does not process, store, or directly handle individual patient data or identifiers. Such information remains strictly confidential and is managed exclusively by biobanks and biotech companies.
Which disease types can I access?
Using Biosample Hub, you can access biosamples for a wide range of diseases, including infectious and parasitic diseases, cancers/neoplasms, and disorders of various body systems. Additionally, you can obtain normal tissues, body fluids, umbilical cord blood, and microbiome samples.
What clinical information is provided?
The amount of clinical information provided with biosamples varies between biobanks and even within collections. Therefore, you should discuss this directly with the individual biobank for the samples of interest.
Can I move from Trial to Full Service?
Yes, and the sooner the better. When you upgrade during your trial, your trial fee counts towards full membership and your full service year runs from the start of your trial, so upgrading early means more of your year spent as a full member. Just let us know at [email protected] and we’ll arrange it.
What happens when I've used my Full Service requests?
Full Service includes 10 requests per year. If you need more, additional requests are available at €300 each. Just let us know and we’ll set them up for you.
Why do quality standards matter?
Quality standards ensure the reliability, integrity, and ethical procurement of biospecimens. This directly impacts the quality of your research, regulatory compliance, and overall success of biotech projects. Some biobanks are certified to follow quality standards such as ISO 20387 and ISO 9001. In some countries (like the UK, France and Spain), all biobanks follow mandatory quality standard guidelines.
Which formats are biospecimens provided in?
Biosamples may come in various formats, including solid tissue, blood, plasma, serum, PBMCs, and other body fluids. They may be fresh and viable or stored by freezing or fixation, and they can also be processed into organoid cultures (PDO) or xenograft models (PDX).
Do biobanks provide any additional services?
Yes, many biobanks on our platform offer additional services such as DNA, RNA, or protein extraction, tissue sectioning, immunohistochemistry, quality control, cell culture, customized assays, and more.
What do biospecimens cost?
All biobanks charge fees for biosamples, and prices vary depending on factors like staffing costs in different countries. As a requester, you pay the fee directly to the biobank. Importantly, Biosample Hub does not charge any transaction fees.
Examples of biobank tariffs: