JeugdFabLab
Provides youth-focused digital fabrication education services including 3D printing workshops and maker activities in primary schools, creating accessible STEM learning environments for children aged 6+.
- CEO / Founder
- Marlies van der Meer
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- EU Horizon Projects
- Latest Round
- EU Horizon Projects
- Key Investors
- Province Noord-Brabant; EU Horizon Projects
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D design and printing workshops; Maker education programs; Digital fabrication training; School integration services; After-school activities
Technological Advantage
Community-based network advantage through FabLab affiliation provides access to shared resources and curriculum; educational focus creates early adoption pipeline for future makers.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Democratizes access to additive manufacturing technology for youth through hands-on educational programs, building foundational STEM skills and fostering maker culture in community settings.
How They Differentiate
Operates within primary school infrastructure rather than standalone labs; focuses exclusively on youth education rather than broader maker community; integrates directly with formal education systems through school partnerships.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Dutch schools, municipalities, youth organizations
Industry Verticals
Education; Community Development
Competitors
FabLab Education Network; LittleBits + MakerBot Education; Tinkercad + Ultimaker Academy
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Expanded from 1 lab in 2015 to 100+ labs nationwide by 2025; serves 20K annual participants; secured €1M funding in 2023 for expansion.
Major Milestones
2015: Founded by FabLab Factory; first lab in Eindhoven; 2017: Expanded to 10 school labs; 1K+ youth trained; 2019: Won Dutch EU STEM award; partnered with Ultimaker; 2021: 50 labs nationwide; launched online 3D printing courses (5K users); 2023: €1M funding round (provincial + EU); bio-fabrication program launch; 2025: 100+ labs; integrated AI design tools; 20K annual participants
Notable Customers
ROC Midden Brabant; Scouting Nederland; Techport projects