Fab Lab Armenia

What Fab Lab Armenia does

Fab Lab Armenia Education Foundation is a nonprofit digital fabrication laboratory and educational institution headquartered in Dilijan, Armenia, operating as a node in the global Fab Lab network (3,000+ labs across 125+ countries) connected to the MIT Center for Bits and Atoms and the Fab Foundation. The organization provides access to professional-grade digital fabrication equipment — including 3D printers, laser cutters and engravers, CNC milling machines, vinyl cutters, and electronics workstations — alongside a structured educational portfolio spanning Kids Lab (constructionist learning for children), Fab Academy (an intensive distributed rapid-prototyping program), Fabricademy (textile/e-textiles/biomaterials), Fab Learn (educator training), Labster (virtual science labs), and the Community Lab for open access. It targets a horizontal mix of customers including K-12 and university students, educators, entrepreneurs, artists/artisans, and local community members in Armenia, while also mentoring Fab Labs in Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Abu Dhabi.

The organization employs 12 core staff members spanning operations, instruction, engineering, pedagogy, design, and marketing. Its business model combines tuition-based educational programs (Fab Academy acceptance deposit of 2,000 USD/EUR plus variable local and central costs), fee-based public workshops (101 series), membership subscriptions for lab access, prototyping and light manufacturing services for entrepreneurs, and significant reliance on donations and corporate sponsorships — with the Central Bank of Armenia and EvocaBank listed as financial sponsors and board participants. Distribution is primarily through the Dilijan facility (open Saturdays 11 AM–4 PM), structured workshops, institutional partnerships (Ministry of Education, AGBU/Katapult, Learning Learning Architects), the Labster Edtech partnership, and the global Fab Lab referral network, with a second branch launching at the State Academy of Fine Arts in Gyumri in April 2025.

Name

Fab Lab Armenia

Legal name

Fab Lab Armenia Education Foundation

Website

https://fablabarmenia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fab Lab Armenia Education Foundation is a Dilijan-based nonprofit operating a digital fabrication laboratory within the global MIT-affiliated Fab Lab network, delivering maker education, rapid prototyping access, and STEAM programs to students, educators, entrepreneurs, and artists across Armenia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Fabrication Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Computer Training (611420), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

akta.pro primary industry

Makerspace, Innovation Lab & Fab Lab Operations (Tools, Safety, Programming) (EDAEAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Makerspaces & Fab Labs (Open Build Studios) (EDAMADAC), Virtual Labs, Remote Labs & Hands-On Practice Tools (EDAFABAH), Robotics, Engineering & Makers Camps (EDAMALAE), Hands-on Science Exploration & Experiments (Lab Kits, Science Clubs) (EDAMABAA)

Keywords

• Digital fabrication education
• Maker space services
• STEAM education programs
• Prototyping services
• Fab lab training

Headquarters

HQ city

Dilijan

HQ country

Armenia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Educational Programs (Fab Academy, Fabricademy): Tuition fees for Fab Academy and Fabricademy programs. Fab Academy fees vary by node (local costs + central costs). Acceptance deposit of 2000 USD/€ is non-refundable.
2. Public Workshops and Training: Fee-based workshops including 101 series (3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Vinyl Cutting, Circuitry/Soldering) and specialized workshops for educators and community members
3. Membership Programs: Membership plans for ongoing access to lab facilities and equipment
4. Donations and Grants: Donation-funded operations supporting equipment, resources, learning materials, and projects. Central Bank of Armenia and EvocaBank listed as sponsors.
5. Custom Training and Consulting: Tailored workshops combining hands-on practice with online coaching for local, regional, and international audiences. Industry collaboration on prototype development.
6. Prototyping and Light Manufacturing Services: Fee-based access to digital fabrication equipment for prototyping and product development for entrepreneurs and businesses

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fab Lab Armenia operates a community digital fabrication laboratory in Dilijan, Armenia, providing access to 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, and electronics workbenches alongside structured educational programs such as Fab Academy, Fabricademy, Fab Learn, Kids Lab, and STEAM Lab (powered by Labster). The foundation delivers short-term workshops, custom corporate and institutional training, community lab membership, and paid prototyping services for individuals, schools, and businesses.

Product overview

Fab Lab Armenia Education Foundation operates as a digital fabrication laboratory and educational institution in Dilijan, Armenia, offering a suite of programs and open-access maker spaces. Its portfolio centers on the Fab Academy distributed learning program (with Fabricademy for digital artisans and Fab Learn for educators as specialized tracks), complemented by Kids Lab for children's constructionist education, Community Lab for open access fabrication, Digital Artists' and Artisans' Lab for creative technologists, and Labster for immersive virtual science education. The lab provides access to advanced digital fabrication equipment (3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, vinyl cutters, circuit production machines) through scheduled Lab Time and 101-level public workshops. Fab Lab Armenia is part of the global Fab Foundation/MIT Center for Bits and Atoms network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fab Academy: A hands-on digital fabrication learning program offered through the distributed Fab Lab network.
• Fabricademy
• Fab Learn
• Labster
• Kids Lab

Products and services

• Fab Academy Program

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• MIT Center for Bits and AtomsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFab Lab Armenia operates in partnership with MIT Center for Bits and Atoms, the original creator of the Fab Lab concept and mother Super Fab Lab. This connection provides access to Fab Academy curriculum, global network resources, and the foundation's educational methodology developed by Neil Gershenfeld's team.
• Fab Foundation (Boston)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Fab Foundation supports the global Fab Lab network and provides operational, technical, educational, and logistical resources. Fab Lab Armenia is an active node providing Fab Academy education and mentoring other labs.
• LabstercoreTechnology or IntegrationLabster partnership brings the world's leading Edtech platform for digital interactive and immersive science labs to Armenia. Fab Lab Armenia coordinates Labster access for Armenian high schools and universities with lesson plans aligned to Armenia's curriculum.
• Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of the Republic of ArmeniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership supporting national STEM education initiatives and digital fabrication integration into Armenian educational institutions.
• AGBU/Katapult Creative Accelerator ProgramcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAGBU Katapult collaboration hosting creative accelerator programs including Fabricademy Bootcamp Armenia and artist residencies integrating art and technology. Ten artists from Katapult participated in Living Art master classes.
• Learning Learning Architects, LLC (Boston/Yerevan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded by CEO and Co-Founder Jacqueline Karaaslanian, Learning Learning Architects provides strategic leadership and educational program development for Fab Lab Armenia.
• Armath ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting robotics and engineering education programs integrating with Fab Lab digital fabrication capabilities.
• Central School of DilijanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal educational institution partnership providing students access to Fab Lab facilities and programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• MakerBot Industries: A 3D printing hardware and education solutions provider serving schools, makerspaces, and Fab Labs. Comparable in supplying the digital fabrication equipment and educational content that powers Fab Lab-style programs, though operating as a for-profit vendor.
• Autodesk (Education / Fusion for Makers): Provides CAD, simulation, and digital fabrication software widely used in makerspaces and design education. Comparable as a tooling and content provider for the same maker/designer community that Fab Lab Armenia serves.
• FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology): A global STEM education nonprofit delivering robotics competitions and curriculum to K-12 students. Targets overlapping student and educator segments with hands-on STEM programming, though focused on robotics competitions rather than digital fabrication.
• STEM Learning (UK): A large UK-based STEM education charity delivering CPD, equipment loans, and STEM programs to schools. Comparable as a national-scale nonprofit delivering hands-on STEM and digital fabrication programming to educators and students.

Others

• Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA): A community organization supporting open-source hardware development, certification, and education. Fab Lab Armenia's open-source machine building programs align with OSHWA's mission around open hardware ecosystems and maker education.

Direct peers

• Fab Foundation: The Boston-based umbrella organization that supports the global Fab Lab network of which Fab Lab Armenia is a node. Both organizations deliver Fab Academy curriculum, set operational standards, and coordinate the worldwide network of more than 3,000 labs.
• Fab Lab Barcelona: One of the most prominent European Fab Labs, part of the same global network, delivering Fab Academy, Fabricademy, and open-access fabrication programs. Directly comparable as a flagship regional Fab Lab operating Fab Academy and community programming.
• Fab Lab Mexico (Fabricación Digital): A flagship Latin American Fab Lab delivering Fab Academy, community workshops, and STEM programs. Directly comparable as a regional Fab Lab node operating the same curriculum stack and serving similar community/educator/entrepreneur segments.
• MIT Center for Bits and Atoms: The original creator of the Fab Lab concept and the mother Super Fab Lab, which designs and operates the Fab Academy curriculum that Fab Lab Armenia delivers. The two organizations co-develop educational methodology and share instructional content.

Regional players

• Armath Educational Programs: An Armenia-based network of robotics and engineering education labs that partners with Fab Lab Armenia. Operates in the same Armenian STEM education market with adjacent offerings in robotics and programming rather than digital fabrication.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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