FacLab
University-affiliated FabLab providing access to digital fabrication tools including 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines for education, prototyping, and community projects.
- CEO / Founder
- Dorothée Brette
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- €270.5K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- European Regional Development Fund (FEDER); Cergy-Pontoise agglomeration community; CY Fondation; Fondation Groupe RATP; GIM; Fonds A2i
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing services; Laser cutting; CNC machining; Professional training programs; University diplomas (FabManager, Digital Fabrication); Workshop hosting
Technological Advantage
Educational model combining hands-on access to AM equipment with structured university curriculum creates switching costs through certification programs.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Democratizes access to advanced manufacturing technology through open workshops, professional training, and university diplomas in digital fabrication.
How They Differentiate
Unlike commercial makerspaces, operates as university facility with accredited diploma programs and research integration rather than purely subscription-based access.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Students, researchers, makers, educators, and local community members
Industry Verticals
Education; Research; Maker Community; Professional Training
Competitors
TechShop; MakerSpace; Local FabLabs in academic institutions
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Expansion to 8 rooms and almost 300 square meters, 761 Instagram followers, 10 LinkedIn followers
Major Milestones
Founded in 2012 as first university FabLab in France; Developed accredited University Diploma programs in FabLab management and digital fabrication; Expanded network through partnerships with Roissy Pays de France Agglomération and international organizations