From Idea to Prototype in Six Days

A hands-on digital fabrication programme by Fab Lab Kerala (KSUM). Build real prototypes using professional fabrication equipment — no prior experience required.

Duration

6 days, full-time

Capacity

10 participants

Venue

Fab Lab Kerala, Technopark, Trivandrum

Reserve your spot ?

Seats are limited to 10 participants and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Practical skills in digital fabrication — in six focused days

MakerSprint is a structured, intensive training programme that gives educators, researchers, and practitioners direct, supervised access to the full digital fabrication workflow. Each day centres on a different machine, concluding in a final integrated prototype project.

Participants operate professional-grade equipment from the first session. The programme is designed around learning by doing: theory is minimal and purposeful, instruction happens at the machine, and every session ends with a physical output.

No fabrication background is required. The programme assumes only basic computer literacy and a willingness to work with your hands.

Key facts

Format

Full-time, in-person

Machines covered

Max cohort size

10 participants

Prior experience

None required

Awarding body

Kerala Startup Mission

Six days. One machine each day. One prototype at the end.

Programme schedule

Day-1

Focus - Vinyl Cutting

Orientation, design fundamentals in Inkscape, precision-cut your first vinyl piece.

Day - 2

Focus - Laser Cutting & Engraving

Vector cutting and raster engraving on a CO₂ laser. You leave with a laser-cut object.

Day - 3

Focus - 3D Design & Printing

CAD modelling in Fusion 360, slicing in Cura, and running a full FDM print.

Day - 4

Focus -PCB Design & Milling

Circuit layout in KiCad, milling on a Roland MDX, basic soldering and testing.

Day - 5

Focus -CNC Routing

CNC machining concepts, toolpath generation, machine operation and prototype development.

Day - 6

Final Project

Participants will conceptualize, design, fabricate, and assemble a product using the digital fabrication technologies covered during the programme. The final project may incorporate one or more of the Fab Lab machines

Equipment used

Software

2D & 3D Designing

Inkscape

Fusion 360

KiCad

VCarve

Cura

Bambu Slicer

Machine

FDM 3D Printer

Vinyl Cutter

CO₂ Laser Cutter

PCB Miller (Roland MDX)

CNC Router (ShopBot)

Powered hand tools

Welcome to Kerala

Home to South Asia's Biggest Startup Hub & India's Largest Electronics Incubator

Start In Kerala

Kerala provides the best startup ecosystem to start the business and grow.Kerala Startup Mission provides a ‘Unique ID’ for startups. Unique ID will help startups to get identified with a single code which can be used in all correspondence of the startup. This ID will help startups to get identified from the single search option provided in the KSUM portal. Any stake holder from the Startup Ecosystem from across the world will be able to quickly go through the profile of the startup.

Unique ID format :DIPP Number/Registered Year/KSUM ID

Designed for Educators, Researchers, and Practitioners

The programme is particularly relevant to professionals who want to integrate fabrication tools into their work — whether in teaching, research, or applied practice.

Who should attend

✓

Engineering & Polytechnic Faculty

Gain direct machine competency to enhance laboratory instruction and student project supervision.

✓

School Teachers (STEM / Robotics)

Build the hands-on skills to run effective maker education activities in your school or lab.

✓

Researchers & Lab Instructors

Prototype custom components in-house rather than waiting for external fabrication.

✓

Makers & Startup Founders

Develop physical MVP prototypes using professional equipment under expert guidance.

What is included

✓

Hands-on machine access

Supervised operation of all five fabrication machines throughout the programme.

✓

All materials and consumables

Vinyl, acrylic, wood, filament, and copper board are provided at no additional cost.

✓

KSUM Certificate

Formal certification issued by Kerala Startup Mission on successful completion.

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Design software

Inkscape, Fusion 360, KiCad, VCarve, and Cura — installed, configured, and ready.

✓

Expert mentorship

Fab Lab professionals present in every session to guide and support participants.

✓

Meals and learning materials

All refreshments and printed/digital resources for the duration of the programme.

Participant Requirements

✓

Participants must bring their ownLaptop, Mouse and Chargerfor design and fabrication sessions.

Two participation options. Same programme content.

Registration is limited to 10 participants. Seats are confirmed on a first-paid basis.

Day Scholar

Commuter option

₹10,620

(Including GST)

Per participant · All 5 days

Full programme access

All five machines

Materials and consumables

KSUM certificate

Lunch, Tea & Snacks during the workshop

With Accommodation

Residential option

₹17,700

(Including GST)

Per participant · All 5 days + stay

Full programme access

All five machines

Materials and consumables

KSUM certificate

Breakfast and Dinner + Lunch, Tea & Snacks during the workshop

Five nights shared accommodation

Eligibility Criteria

Who are eligible to be a recognised startup

The Startup should be incorporated as a private limited company or registered as a partnership firm or a limited liability partnership

Turnover should be less than INR 100 Crores in any of the previous financial years

An entity shall be considered as a startup up to 10 years from the date of its incorporation

The Startup should be working towards innovation/ improvement of existing products, services and processes and should have the potential to generate employment/ create wealth.

An entity formed by splitting up or reconstruction of an existing business shall not be considered a "Startup"

How to Register a Startup

Step 1
Company Registration

Step 2
Startup India Recognition

Step 3
KSUM Unique ID

Company Registration

From being an individual or a team, be a registered entity by setting up a company under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) as Private Limited (Best Suitable for Startups) or Limited Liability Partnership. When you register your company, don't forget to choose Ernakulam as RoC. It's mandatory to register in Kerala to avail all benefits from the Kerala Startup Mission.

As a first step, Check for name availability.

Check Availability

(Follow the screen prompt and hit search to check for company name. Applicant has to check with different name combination, if the provided name is already registered)

Once the desired name is available, then download form for applying

Download Form

Applicant can access the online services in clarifying any of his doubts in applying for registration of firm. Visit the following link for options to help in registering the firm

Link

(In the given page, select MCA SERVICES menu. This menu has list of options to cater applicants requirement. Please choose the required services online.)

Applicant shall register with registrar of companies.

Contact Details

(In the given page, select MCA SERVICES menu. This menu has list of options to cater applicants requirement. Please choose the required services online.)

Company or firm registration can be initiated with the help of a Charted accountant/Company Secretary.

In registering the company, one has to make sure that the name proposed has not already been used or applied for registration.

Digital signature certificate for the director of the proposed firm has to be acquired.

Then Acquire Director Identification Number (DIN).

Filing an e-Form or New user registration.

Finally Incorporation of the company is done.

Applicant will get MOA and certificate.

Note: KSUM has empanelled 5 firms to help startups in the process. List is available in link below

List of Empanelled CA / CS / Legal Firms

Go to the portal using the link given below

E Groops Portal

As a registered user, applicant shall use the login credentials to login in he home page using the prompts under login and hit Submit to reach the online application page.

If you are a new user then select “New firm Registration” under “Registration” on the right side of the page to register in through the online user registration form and hit “Submit”

Please select the respective option provided on the page to reach the next page.

Applicant will be prompted to fill in proposed name, address, partners details, uploading required documents by choosing the appropriate tabs.

On completing the above in detail and all the page prompts are completed, applicant will be directed to payment for the registration.

Please select the respective mode (money order/cash payment/e-payment) and follow the page prompts to make necessary payment.

Applicant will get a confirmation and reference number in the mobile number provided during registration. Please keep it safe for future reference.

When the registration is successful, user gets notification. User shall view and download the PDF form for firm registration certificate.

From Idea to Prototype in Six Days

Practical skills in digital fabrication — in six focused days

Key facts

Key facts

Practical skills in digital fabrication — in five focused days

Key facts

Six days. One machine each day. One prototype at the end.

Programme schedule

Focus - Vinyl Cutting

Focus - Laser Cutting & Engraving

Focus - 3D Design & Printing

Focus -PCB Design & Milling

Focus -CNC Routing

Final Project

Equipment used

Software

Machine

Welcome to Kerala

Designed for Educators, Researchers, and Practitioners

Who should attend

What is included

Participant Requirements

Two participation options. Same programme content.

Commuter option

₹10,620

Residential option

₹17,700

Eligibility Criteria

How to Register a Startup

Fab Lab Kerala, Technopark, Trivandrum