Frequently asked questions
You have an idea (small or large) for a physical product that can improve Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 or society in general. Or you wish to learn to fabricate or prototype, or you just want to start asking questions.
Yes! We aim to build a community of makers and experimenters in Lili鈥檚 Proto Lab.
Fill in , and we鈥檒l get you started.
You can apply via the Get started page
Our opening hours are Mon-Fri from 8:30 till 17:00. We have support available from 13:00 till 17:00, without the need for an appointment. Before 13:00 the hub is open, but the staff is only available on appointment. Make an appointment via email: lpl@uu.nl.
Yes! Small consumable items (filament, wood, wires) are covered by lab. On top of that we provide grants up to 500 euros for projects that adhere to FAIR and open science practises. If the project grows, so can the budget! If your project cannot be open/FAIR you can also bring your own components.
Sure! Don鈥檛 let the form scare you: for quick jobs without staff assistance you can select the 鈥淨uick Build鈥 option which reduces the form to the bare necessities. After that, just drop in at Lili鈥檚 Proto Lab and start building!
We totally understand! You do not need to provide any documentation that compromises your IP. In fact, we鈥檇 love to publish your patent / (open source) publication once it鈥檚 available. We鈥檒l be patient and wait until your research is ready for the spotlight!
We are reachable by email (lpl@uu.nl) or phone (030-253 7338), or just drop by (ground floor of the ).
Lili鈥檚 Proto Lab is intended for projects associated with Utrecht 木瓜福利影视. However, if you have a good reason why an exception should be made you can always email! Please explicitly mention you are coming from outside the university in your email.
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