A strategic location in Europe’s high-tech heart

Microfab Lab is more than a fabrication facility, it is part of a broader innovation ecosystem where research and development converge. Based within Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and embedded in the Brainport region, we are surrounded by academic researchers, high-tech companies, and industrial partners. This position gives our partners access to one of Europe’s leading high-tech environments.

A place to build what’s next

Being in Brainport extends beyond geographical proximity; it reflects participation in a shared ambition to address grand challenges in health, energy, mobility, and related domains. MicroFabLab is your gateway to this ecosystem. Whether you need a technical partner, a pilot fabrication run, or a co-creation space for your next breakthrough, we’re here to connect you with the right people, platforms, and perspectives.

At the Core of TU/e Innovation

As part of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), MicroFabLab operates within a university with strong expertise in engineering, physics, chemistry, and data science. Our laboratory functions as a shared infrastructure node for research groups across disciplines, supporting both fundamental and applied research. Examples include precision microfabrication for quantum devices and the integration of microfluidic systems in biomedical platforms, in collaboration with TU/e researchers.

This academic environment ensures that our infrastructure and expertise remain closely aligned with ongoing developments at the research frontier. Partners have access to in-house scientific support, a skilled technical staff, and training opportunities designed for both academic researchers and industry.

An ecosystem built for deep collaboration

The Brainport region is widely recognized for its high concentration of knowledge institutions, industrial partners, and advanced manufacturing capabilities within a compact geographical area. Through established collaborations with high-tech industry and public–private partnerships, MicroFabLab contributes to connecting academic research with industrial application and technology development.

This extended network supports innovation through collaboration and provides a strong basis for consortia, co-development, and the emergence of spin-off initiatives. Whether you’re part of a corporate R&D team, an academic research group, or a high-tech SME, engagement with MicroFabLab provides access to an ecosystem in which collaboration is embedded in practice and where development cycles can be effectively accelerated through shared expertise.