FabLab Małopolska

What FabLab Małopolska does

FabLab Małopolska is a non-profit open-access makerspace operated by Fundacja Inteligentna Małopolska in Kraków, Poland. Created in 2021 by Małopolska Agencja Rozwoju Regionalnego S.A. (MARR S.A.), the regional development agency of the Małopolska Voivodeship, the organization follows the FabLab concept pioneered by Neil Gershenfeld, providing public access to professional-grade fabrication tools. At the end of 2025, it relocated to a new ~550 m² facility at ul. Śniadeckich 3, housing 11 specialized workshops covering 3D printing, electronics, photography and film, VR, recycling/upcycling, sewing and crafts, textiles, ceramics, carpentry, metalworking/CNC, design, and STEM education. Equipment includes Prusa MINI+/MK3S+ and ZMorph VX 3D printers, Rigol DS2202E oscilloscopes, BERNINA industrial embroidery machines with CutWork/PaintWork/CrystalWork modules, a 1300x900 mm large-format laser cutter, and a custom 6090 BODY 2x2 m CNC mill.

The organization's commercial offerings span paid workshops, equipment rental, multi-session courses, corporate and team-building events, and summer day camps (półkolonie) for children aged 8-13. Pricing is modest and unit-based: school workshops start from 40 PLN/person, individual station training ranges 80-150 PLN/hour, equipment rental runs 10-80 PLN/hour depending on the tool, and summer camps are priced at 990-1,100 PLN per child per week. Distribution is direct (on-site at the Kraków venue) supplemented by a WooCommerce online store and dedicated outreach to schools and preschools.

The bulk of operational capacity is funded through three EU grant programs under Fundusze Europejskie dla Małopolska 2021-2027, totaling approximately 12.88M PLN in co-financing across capital buildout (FabLab Małopolska w Krakowie, ~4.83M PLN EFRD), STEAM education scaling across Małopolska schools (Fablaby dla nauki i innowacji, ~6.39M PLN ESF+, 2025-2029), and children's STEM workshops (FabLab Małopolska dla dzieci, ~89K PLN ESF+, 1,520 students by March 2026). InnoMaker Beta, Re:Make, and Life programs add prototyping and entrepreneurship training with AI and sustainability themes. The team numbers 7 employees and serves K-12 schools, individual adults, families, and corporate groups primarily within the Małopolska Voivodeship.

Name

FabLab Małopolska

Legal name

Fundacja Inteligentna Małopolska

Website

https://fablabmalopolska.pl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FabLab Małopolska is a non-profit makerspace in Kraków, Poland, operating 11 fabrication workshops for K-12 schools, individual adults, families, and corporate clients, backed by MARR S.A. and EU regional grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Open-Access Makerspace and Fabrication Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Makerspace, Innovation Lab & Fab Lab Operations (Tools, Safety, Programming) (EDAEAGAI), Science & STEM Lab Equipment & Supplies (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Makerspaces) (EDAEAIAC), IoT, Sensors & Embedded Systems (Arduino/Raspberry Pi) Programs (EDAMADAI)

Keywords

• Open-access makerspace
• Fabrication laboratory services
• STEM education workshops
• Maker equipment rental
• Hands-on creative training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kraków

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Workshop and Training Fees: The organization generates revenue from paid workshops, training sessions, and courses in its specialized workshops (3D printing, electronics, carpentry, sewing/embroidery, photography). Pricing ranges from 40 PLN/person for school groups to 80–150 PLN/hour for individual station training, plus multi-session courses priced at 300–880 PLN.
2. Equipment Rental: Workstations in each workshop are available for rental by trained users. Rates include 3D printer time (10 PLN/hour), workshop bench time (50 PLN/hour), laser (60 PLN/hour), CNC mill (80 PLN/hour), sewing machines (40 PLN/hour), and photography studio (45–590 PLN/session).
3. EU-Funded Educational Projects: FabLab operates multiple EU-funded projects (Fundusze Europejskie dla Małopolski 2021-2027) providing free or subsidized workshops to schools. Key projects: FabLab w Krakowie (5,681,160.60 PLN total value, 4,828,963.79 PLN co-funded), Fablaby dla nauki i innowacji (7,103,097.10 PLN total, 6,391,877.10 PLN co-funded), and FabLab dla dzieci (99,387.50 PLN total, 89,387.50 PLN co-funded). These projects represent non-revenue operating support.
4. Summer Day Camps (Półkolonie): Week-long summer day camp programs for children aged 8–13. Standard price 1,100 PLN/child per week, early-bird rate 990 PLN if booked before end of April, sibling discount 1,050 PLN. Catering, NNW insurance, and educational programming included.

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Core offering

FabLab Małopolska is an open-access makerspace (fabrication laboratory) operating 11 specialized workshops spanning nearly 550 m² at ul. Śniadeckich 3 in Kraków. It provides access to professional fabrication tools (3D printers, laser cutters, CNC mills, electronics test equipment, BERNINA embroidery machines, photography studio, VR) along with structured training, multi-session courses, school and preschool STEM programs, and summer day camps for children. Equipment rental, on-site workshops, and EU-funded educational projects (Fundusze Europejskie dla Małopolski 2021-2027) form the core service portfolio.

Product overview

FabLab Małopolska is an open-access makerspace (fabrication laboratory) operated by Fundacja Inteligentna Małopolska in Kraków. The facility consists of 6 primary workshops—3D Printing (with Prusa and ZMorph equipment), Electronics (with Arduino and oscilloscopes), Photography (with studio lighting), Sewing (with BERNINA machines and embroidery modules), Carpentry (with laser cutters and CNC mills), and Design/VR—offering equipment rental, training, and hands-on workshops. Additional offerings include summer day camps for children, and multiple EU-funded educational projects including InnoMaker programs for prototype development, FabLab for Children with STEM workshops, and FabLab Małopolska w Krakowie creating a 550m² multi-workshop facility. The portfolio is organized around physical maker spaces with associated training programs, rather than a software platform architecture.

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Products and services

• FabLab Małopolska Main Facility Open-access makerspace offering on-site workshops, equipment rental, and training across 11 specialized workshops for individuals, schools, and organizations.
• Pracownia Druku 3D (3D Printing Workshop) 3D printing training and equipment rental services using Prusa MINI+, Prusa MK3S+, ZMorph VX printers, FDM and SLA technologies. Open to individuals, schools, and entrepreneurs.
• Pracownia Elektroniczna (Electronics Workshop) Electronics training and equipment rental including oscilloscopes, soldering stations, PCB etching, vector network analyzer, and Arduino kits. Available for individual makers, schools, and prototyping projects.
• Pracownia Fotograficzna (Photography Workshop) Photography studio rental with Sony Alpha 6000 camera, continuous and flash lighting, green screen, and product photography equipment. Services and consultations offered.
• Pracownia Krawiecka (Sewing Workshop) Sewing and embroidery training, multi-session courses, and equipment rental using BERNINA machines, coverlock overlockers, and multi-needle embroidery machines with CutWork, PaintWork, and CrystalWork modules.
• Pracownia Stolarska (Carpentry Workshop) Carpentry and woodworking training and equipment rental including large-format laser cutter (1300x900 mm), custom 6090 BODY CNC mill (2x2 m), and hand tools for furniture renovation and prototyping.
• Półkolonie Letnie (Summer Day Camps) Week-long summer day camp programs for children aged 8-13 covering 3D printing, electronics, sewing, carpentry, outdoor activities, and dog therapy. Includes catering and NNW insurance.
• Workshops for Schools and Preschools Tailored STEM workshop programs for K-12 schools and preschools covering 3D printing, electronics, sewing, carpentry, anti-discrimination, and art therapy. Pricing starts from 40 PLN per person for 90-minute sessions.
• FabLab Małopolska w Krakowie Project EU-funded project providing free professional competency development workshops and STEM education programming at the FabLab venue for schools and individuals.
• Fablaby dla nauki i innowacji (FabLabs for Science and Innovation) EU-funded STEAM workshop program delivered across kindergartens and schools in Małopolska, including teacher training, anti-discrimination education, and creativity workshops for children and youth.
• FabLab Małopolska dla dzieci (FabLab for Children) EU-funded STEM workshop program for primary school students in Małopolska, including anti-discrimination education and art therapy activities.
• InnoMaker Beta Prototyping and entrepreneurship program for hobby product/service development with focus on AI and sustainability. Provides free Design Thinking, entrepreneurship, and product marketing training.
• InnoMaker Re:Make Innovation project focused on prototyping products and services in hobby areas with emphasis on recycling, upcycling, and AI. Provides free station training and workshops.
• InnoMaker Life Innovation project focused on lifestyle entrepreneurship, helping participants create hobby-related products and services through free workshops and prototyping support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1520 primary school students to participate in STEM workshops via EU-funded project by March 2026
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Galeria Kazimierz (Kapitan FC)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Galeria Kazimierz is a partner of the 'Tydzień Krakowianek' event series at FabLab Małopolska. As part of the partnership, the gallery provides cinema vouchers to participants of FabLab's women-focused workshop program, supporting the event's promotional and engagement goals.
• Fundacja Horyzont360minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Fundacja Horyzont360 is the co-implementer of the 'Fablaby dla nauki i innowacji w małopolskich szkołach i przedszkolach' project (Action 6.28, FEdM 2021-2027). They operate the Wiśniowski Fab Lab in Wielogłowach and collaborate with FabLab Małopolska to deliver workshops and educational programs across Małopolska's school network.
• Małopolska Agencja Rozwoju Regionalnego S.A. (MARR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMARR created FabLab Małopolska as part of its regional development mission. MARR is a regional development agency supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in the Małopolska Voivodeship. The FabLab is branded under MARR's ecosystem and benefits from its institutional support and funding access.
• Fundacja Inteligentna Małopolska (Intelligent Małopolska Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundacja Inteligentna Małopolska operates FabLab Małopolska. The foundation is listed as the entity behind FabLab's operations, holding its bank account (PKO BP: 90 1020 2892 0000 5902 0665 2400), managing registrations, and delivering educational projects. Legal name: Fundacja Inteligentna Małopolska, REGON 380127594, NIP 6751645858, KRS 0000730670.
• Agencja Rozwoju Miasta Krakowa sp. z o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgencja Rozwoju Miasta Krakowa (formerly Agencja Rozwoju Miasta Inwestycje sp. z o.o.) is the project partner for the 'FabLab Wesoła' initiative under Action 5.4 of Fundusze Europejskie dla Małopolski 2021-2027. As a municipal company of Kraków, it is responsible for the modernization of the building at ul. Śniadeckich 3 and coordinates the FabLab's integration into the Wesoła district creative ecosystem.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fab Lab Barcelona: European flagship FabLab offering open-access digital fabrication tools and education programs. Directly comparable in mission, workshop structure, and target audiences (makers, schools, entrepreneurs) to FabLab Małopolska.
• MIT Center for Bits and Atoms Fab Lab: The originating FabLab at MIT, founded by Neil Gershenfeld. Sets the standards and philosophy that FabLab Małopolska explicitly follows; both operate as open-access fabrication laboratories with STEM education programs.
• Hackerspace Kraków: Member-run makerspace in Kraków providing tools and shared workspace for electronics, 3D printing, and prototyping. Directly comparable in tools offered and target community of makers, though organized as a member association rather than a non-profit foundation.
• Fab Foundation: Global non-profit organization that supports the worldwide FabLab network, of which FabLab Małopolska is a member. Both share the Gershenfeld-inspired open fabrication laboratory mission and provide access to professional-grade digital fabrication tools.

Regional players

• Warsaw Hackerspace: Polish hackerspace/makerspace in Warsaw offering shared tools, training, and community events. Comparable in tool inventory and maker-community focus, but located in a different Polish city.
• EC1 (Centrum Nauki i Techniki): Science and technology center in Łódź offering interactive STEM exhibits and educational programs. Comparable regional public-facing STEM education mission but with museum-scale infrastructure rather than a dedicated fabrication workshop model.
• Wiśniowski Fab Lab (Wielogłowy): Polish FabLab in Wielogłowy operated by Fundacja Horyzont360 as co-implementer of the Fablaby project with FabLab Małopolska. Same network, similar offerings, but located in a different region of Małopolska — a sibling rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Centrum Nauki Kopernik: Poland's flagship science center in Warsaw, offering hands-on STEM exhibits and workshops. Comparable mission of public-facing STEM education, but operates at much larger national scale and as a science museum rather than a focused makerspace.

Market position

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Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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