The physical home of MVP Studio (the makerspace) and nGRIP Labs (the startup-focused lab) — with shared services, a shared team, and the serious lab equipment the university invested in. Here's what each space is suited for.
Makerspace
The makerspace. Primarily for NUS students, spin-offs, and faculty taking deep-tech ideas to working prototypes.
Startup lab / National GRIP
The startup-focused lab. For deep-tech startups translating research toward commercialisation — connected to the National GRIP programme.
| Equipment | What it's used for | Projects that benefit |
|---|---|---|
| 3D printers (FDM & resin) | Rapid prototyping of enclosures, jigs, and mechanical parts. | Hardware ventures iterating on form and fit before tooling. |
| Laser cutter | Precision cutting and engraving of acrylic, wood, and thin metals. | Device housings, signage, and structural prototypes. |
| CNC mill | Subtractive machining of metal and plastic to tight tolerances. | Functional parts that need to survive real-world load. |
| Electronics & soldering bench | PCB assembly, rework, and bring-up of custom boards. | Connected devices, sensors, and embedded-systems startups. |
| Lab-grade test & measurement | Oscilloscopes, power supplies, and analysis for hardware validation. | nGRIP ventures moving toward investible, demo-ready hardware. |
No equipment matches this filter.
It depends on the machine. Common tools you can be trained to run yourself; higher-risk or specialist equipment is operated by the lab team.
Reach out with your project and timeline. The team confirms availability and schedules time on the equipment you need.
Most access for NUS-affiliated teams is supported; consumables and some specialist equipment may carry a cost, which the team clarifies up front.
Hands-on equipment requires a short safety induction and, for some machines, a competency check before independent use.
Yes, under a collaboration agreement. Talk to the team about the project and we'll set up the right arrangement.
Tell us about your project and we'll let you know what's possible — and whether the right specialist and equipment are here for it.