Connect university students to local makerspaces for fast, quality hardware prototyping without overseas delays.
University students experience prolonged supply chain delays and poor product quality when outsourcing manufacturing overseas for their startup products.
CampusFab matches students with nearby university-affiliated makerspaces and domestic fabricators for quick-turn prototypes. It provides vetted supplier profiles, instant quoting, and order tracking to ensure high-quality results in days, not months. Students avoid overseas pitfalls by leveraging campus resources and local expertise.
University students developing hardware startup products who outsource manufacturing overseas
Exclusively for university students, integrating with campus fab labs for subsidized, on-demand access to trusted local manufacturing.
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AI matches projects to nearby vetted makerspaces based on specs and location.
Upload CAD files for real-time price estimates from multiple local suppliers.
Real-time updates on prototype progress with photos and ETA.
Verify .edu email for access to exclusive campus deals.
Rate suppliers and share student experiences to build trust.
Secure CAD/STEP file management with version control.
In-app messaging for spec clarifications.
Order multiples across suppliers.
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Relationships:
/api/projectsCreate new project
/api/quotesFetch quotes for project
/api/suppliers/nearbyGet matched suppliers by location
/api/ordersPlace order with selected quote
/api/track/:orderIdGet order status updates
No priority support
Up to 10 suppliers/project
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| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 100 | 2% | $70 | $840 |
| Month 6 | 800 | 5% | $1,400 | $16,800 |
Ditch overseas delays—get quality hardware made nearby by trusted fab labs in days.
Post in university maker Discord/Reddit groups like r/Entrepreneur and r/hardwarestartups targeting students; DM hardware club leads from top 10 universities; offer free Pro trials for first feedback.
High volume
Expensive for students, no student focus
Campus pricing and matching tailored for uni budgets
Large directory
Overwhelming, no student verification
Curated local + student-only access
Network effects from student reviews and university partnerships for exclusive supplier access.
Rise in student hardware startups post-COVID with more campus fab investments.
Low adoption if students prefer cheap overseas
Free tier + case studies
Supplier onboarding slow
Seed with 50 initial makerspaces
CAD parsing issues
Use simple file uploads first
Success: 70% express interest
Success: 100 signups
Success: $100 MRR
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