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You have an idea (small or large) for a physical product that can improve Utrecht University 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’s Proto Lab.

Fill in our application form, and we’ll 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’t let the form scare you: for quick jobs without staff assistance you can select the “Quick Build” option which reduces the form to the bare necessities. After that, just drop in at Lili’s Proto Lab and start building!

We totally understand! You do not need to provide any documentation that compromises your IP. In fact, we’d love to publish your patent / (open source) publication once it’s available. We’ll be patient and wait until your research is ready for the spotlight!

We are reachable by email (lpl@uu.nl), or you can just come by (ground floor of the Caroline Bleekergebouw).

Lili’s Proto Lab is intended for projects associated with Utrecht University. 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.

In the Caroline Bleekergebouw. Ground floor, next to the Scientific Instrumentation department.