FabLab Brno

What FabLab Brno does

FabLab Brno s.r.o. is a Brno-based, community-oriented digital fabrication workshop and the first FabLab established in the Czech Republic, operating as part of the global network of 2,431 FabLabs. The organization runs two physical workshops—one at the JIC Technology Park (the largest, with a full suite of digital fabrication equipment) and a smaller one at the KUMST creative hub in central Brno—plus a mobile FabLab truck that visits schools and festivals across the country. Core equipment includes 11 Prusa MK3s+ 3D printers (plus Prusa XL and BambuLab units), a Trotec Speedy 300 CO2 laser cutter/engraver, a Jerabek Delta 210s CNC router, a Roland GS-24 vinyl cutter, a Transmatic TMH-28 E heat press, a Brother Innov-Is V5 programmable sewing/embroidery machine, Sense 3D scanners, and four Honeywell-funded electronics/IoT workstations.

The business model blends subscription membership (annual/monthly tier including a "Mistr KUMST" graduate tier with 24/7 access), per-session tuition for the Akademie digitálního řemesla (a 12-lesson, 33-hour structured curriculum priced at 7,990 CZK that includes 4 months of workshop access), usage-based machine reservations, and materials sales through the FabShop e-commerce store. Customer segments are primarily individual makers and hobbyists, with secondary outreach to students and educators (via the Academy and mobile truck) and small businesses/professionals needing prototyping or small-batch production. Other revenue-adjacent activities include the FabLab University online learning platform (YouTube tutorials, student competitions, teacher training) and the FABx 2025 international conference hosted in the Czech Republic.

The organization is institutionally anchored within the JIC (South Moravian Innovation Center) ecosystem, with strategic partnerships with Prusa Research (dominant hardware supplier) and Honeywell (equipment sponsor for the IoT lab). Distribution is community-led (Discord, weekly Wednesday tours, social media, project showcase blog "Made in FabLab") and event-driven (mobile truck school visits, FABx conference). Specific membership pricing is not publicly disclosed, no external funding rounds are recorded, and 15 staff support the operation.

Name

FabLab Brno

Legal name

FabLab Brno s.r.o.

Website

https://fablabbrno.cz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FabLab Brno is the first FabLab in the Czech Republic, operating two physical makerspaces in Brno and a mobile workshop truck that provide open-access digital fabrication equipment (3D printing, CNC, laser, electronics, embroidery) to individual makers, students, and small businesses, supported by membership fees, Academy tuition, and a materials e-commerce store.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Fabrication and Makerspace Services

akta.pro primary industry

Makerspaces & Fab Labs (Open Build Studios) (EDAMADAC)

Keywords

• Digital fabrication services
• Makerspace access
• 3D printing services
• Laser cutting services
• Prototyping workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Brno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual or monthly membership providing 24/7 access to workshop tools, space, guidance, and community resources. Multiple tiers including 'Mistr KUMST' (KUMST Master) membership for graduates of the Academy.
2. Material and Consumables Sales (FabShop): E-commerce shop selling materials: plexiglass sheets, plywood, vinyl/heat-transfer films, filament (PET, PLA), tools, and specialty items. Sold through shop.fablabbrno.cz with self-service pickup.
3. Academy Tuition (Digital Craft Academy): 7,990 CZK per participant for a 12-lesson, 33-hour program covering materials for 5+ projects, 24/7 workshop access for 4 months, and certification.
4. Workshop Reservations and Machine Time: Revenue from machine reservations for members using CNC, laser, 3D printers and other equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FabLab Brno is a non-profit digital fabrication makerspace that provides shared access to professional fabrication equipment (3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, electronics workstations) and offers structured training, workshops, and community programs. Its core revenue activity is selling machine time, material, memberships, and instructional courses to individual makers, students, hobbyists, and small businesses in the Brno region.

Product overview

FabLab Brno operates as a network of physical makerspaces in Brno, Czech Republic, functioning as a multi-location digital fabrication workshop rather than a single software product. The core offering is workshop access to professional-grade digital manufacturing equipment including FFF 3D printers (Prusa MK3s+/MK3S/Mini, BambuLab), Trotec Speedy 300 CO2 laser cutter/engraver, Jerabek Delta 210s CNC router, vinyl cutters, heat presses, embroidery machines, electronics workstations, and mechanical workshop tools. Supporting services include the Academy of Digital Crafts educational program (12-week course), FabLab University online learning platform with YouTube tutorials, the Mobile Workshop truck bringing fabrication capabilities to schools, and a materials e-commerce store. The main workshop locations are at JIC Technology Park (largest facility), KUMST creative hub (smaller, education-focused), and the Mobile Workshop truck serving the broader Czech Republic. FabLab Brno claims to be the first FabLab in the Czech Republic and one of 2431 worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FabLab University: Mobile workshop and online education platform operated by FabLab Brno, featuring a truck equipped with digital fabrication tools that travels to schools and events across Czech Republic
• Akademie digitálního řemesla

Products and services

• Makerspace Membership Subscription-based access to the makerspace facility and its fabrication equipment for individual members, students, hobbyists, and small businesses in the Brno region.
• Training Courses and Workshops Structured instructional courses and hands-on workshops teaching digital fabrication skills such as 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machining, and electronics prototyping for individuals, students, and groups.
• Machine Time and Fabrication Services Hourly and project-based access to 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, and other fabrication tools for prototyping and small-batch production by members and external customers.
• Materials and Consumables Sales Retail sale of fabrication materials such as 3D printer filament, plywood, acrylic, and electronic components for use with the lab's equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12 lessons / 33 hours of structured education per Academy cohort, with 4 months of 24/7 workshop access included
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• HoneywellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoneywell contributed significantly to the setup of the Elektro a IoT dílna (Electronics and IoT Workshop), providing equipment and components. This partnership established a core capability of the workshop with 4 workstations for electronics prototyping and IoT development.
• JIC (Jihomoravské inovační centrum)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJIC (South Moravian Innovation Center) hosts the main FabLab Brno workshop at the Technology Park in Brno. JIC provides the space, infrastructure, and institutional backing, positioning FabLab as a core piece of the Brno innovation ecosystem.
• Prusa ResearchcoreTechnology or IntegrationFabLab Brno operates 11 Prusa MK3s+ 3D printers and also has Prusa XL. Prusa Research is a major Czech manufacturer of FFF 3D printers and slicer software (PrusaSlicer). The heavy reliance on Prusa hardware makes them a key technology partner.
• FABx Conference NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFabLab Brno is hosting the FABx 2025 conference in the Czech Republic — the largest annual gathering of FabLabs worldwide. This positions FabLab Brno as a leading node in the international FabLab network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MakerBot: MakerBot is a desktop 3D printing manufacturer and broader industry incumbent whose products overlap with the 3D printing portion of FabLab Brno's offering; relevant as a benchmark for consumer/prosumer 3D printing and the competitive backdrop for makerspaces.
• Autodesk: Autodesk provides Fusion 360 and other digital fabrication/CAD/CAM software that powers much of the design-to-make workflow used in FabLab-style environments; relevant as a broad incumbent in the digital fabrication software stack FabLab Brno members rely on.
• FabLab Foundation: The FabLab Foundation is the umbrella organization for the global FabLab network (2,431 labs). It sets standards and connects FabLabs worldwide, making it the broad incumbent framing FabLab Brno's positioning and conference participation.

Direct peers

• NYC Resistor: NYC Resistor is a Brooklyn-based member-run hackerspace offering shared access to 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC, and electronics tools with workshops and community events; comparable as a peer community makerspace targeting hobbyists, educators, and small businesses.
• FabLab Barcelona: FabLab Barcelona is a long-established European FabLab offering community access to digital fabrication tools, training programs, and research projects; directly comparable as a peer FabLab with similar membership, education, and outreach models.
• Makespace London: Makespace is a community-run makerspace in Cambridge/London with shared digital fabrication equipment, training courses, and member events; directly comparable as a European community makerspace with a similar membership and education-driven business model.
• Bolt.proto: Bolt.proto is a Prague-based makerspace/hackerspace providing access to 3D printing, laser cutting, and electronics tools alongside workshops and community events; comparable as a Central European peer in the open-access digital fabrication space.
• FabLab Praha: FabLab Praha is another open digital fabrication workshop in the Czech Republic operating as a community makerspace with similar equipment access and education programs; directly comparable as a Czech FabLab competitor targeting overlapping maker and student segments.

Emerging players

• Instructables: Instructables is an online maker community and project tutorial platform owned by Autodesk; comparable as an adjacent, project-driven knowledge ecosystem that overlaps with FabLab Brno's 'Made in FabLab' content library and educational outreach.
• KiwiCo (Hatch): KiwiCo (including Hatch) delivers maker and STEAM education kits and content for kids and educators; partially comparable to FabLab Brno's mobile truck school outreach and Academy curriculum targeting students and teachers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FabLabBrno
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC
• Facebookfacebook.com/fablabbrno
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fablabbrno
• Instagraminstagram.com/fablabbrno

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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