Fab Lab Offerings
Product Design Incubator:
Do you have a brilliant idea for a new product? The NOVA Fab Lab is hosting out first Product Design Incubator for NOVA students to learn design thinking, develop entrepreneurial skills, and prototype and build a product at the NOVA Fab Lab.
PDI participants will:
- Learn entrepreneurship skills during 6 spring workshops.
- Design and protype a product during a summer product design incubator.
- Pitch a product to regional entrepreneurs
- Receive a $3000 stipend for completion
Apply by Jan 27 at fablab.novastem.us/PDIapply
To learn more about our Grants in general visit www.nvcc.edu/academics/divisions/it/sponsored-grants.html
NOVA Makers is a special program at the NOVA Fab Lab in which members can utilize advanced fabrication equipment to work on personal and class projects. ONLY open to high school students/teachers, NOVA students, and NOVA faculty/staff.
Members have access to 3D printers, laser cutters and engravers, a UV flatbed printer, a large format printer/cutter, and a plastic thermoforming center.
How do I join?
Membership is initiated upon signing-up to become a Maker and by demonstrating an understanding of our rules and regulations by completing the online orientation session, and subsequently passing a quiz. The orientation and quiz can be found by enrolling in our NOVA Makers Canvas course at the links below.
NOVA Students, Faculty, and Staff
High School Students
Member are free to use the lab during open lab hours and may use machines as they get certified. More details on this program can be found in the Membership Handbook.
Register for machine certifications at fablab.novastem.us/Sign-up
Machine Certification
Mondays | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesdays & Thursdays | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Fridays | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Member Open Labs
Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays | 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Fridays |9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 5:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Saturdays | 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
