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Last Update: May 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
4D LABS at Simon Fraser University provides open-access support for advanced materials research, fabrication, and characterization. It offers integrated tools, training, and staff-assisted services for academic and industry users.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Fabrication and prototyping of advanced materials and devices
- Materials and device characterization and testing
- Research collaboration with facility staff and partners
- Staff-led device fabrication or sample analysis
- Training for independent facility use
Documents Needed
- Completed user registration form and waiver
- Access and service agreement for external organizations
- Project title
- Contact details
- Supervisor or billing information, if applicable
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Academic users
- Industry users
- External organizations seeking facility access or services
- Canadian universities and colleges for academic fees
Eligible expenses
- Facility use fees for fabrication and prototyping services
- Facility use fees for materials and device characterization services
- Staff-led contract work and related service charges
- Training and tool access fees
- Materials and supplies used in facility work
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Discounts do not apply to materials and supplies purchases.
- Discounts do not apply to photomask orders.
- Discounts do not apply to staff contract work.
Eligible geographic areas
- Burnaby, British Columbia
- Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby campus
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose the access type
- Select lab access, training, or staff-led services.
- Identify whether you are an academic or industry user.
- Step 2: Complete required forms
- Fill out the correct user registration form and waiver.
- External organizations must complete the access and service agreement.
- Step 3: Submit documents
- Send the completed forms to info@4dlabs.ca.
- Contact the facility if you do not need direct lab access.
- Step 4: Complete training and begin use
- Complete the required safety and tool training.
- Proceed with facility access or arranged services once approved.
Processing and Agreement
- Users must complete the required registration forms and waiver before access begins.
- External organizations must sign the access and service agreement before services can proceed.
- Required safety and tool training must be completed before facility use.
- Charges are invoiced monthly.
- Payments are due within 30 days of the invoice date.
Additional information
- 4D LABS offers both academic and industry access.
- Users can choose between facility access, training, or staff-led services.
- Discounts are available for high-volume users.
- Academic users may be connected to funding sources for research at the facility.
Frequently Asked Questions about the SFU 4D LABS Program
What is the SFU 4D LABS?
4D LABS at Simon Fraser University provides open-access support for advanced materials research, fabrication, and characterization. It offers integrated tools, training, and staff-assisted services for academic and industry users.
Who is eligible for the SFU 4D LABS program?
To be eligible for the SFU 4D LABS program, you must:
Academic or industry users only
Materials-related project
Required facility training
What expenses are eligible under SFU 4D LABS?
Fabrication and prototyping of advanced materials and devices
Materials and device characterization and testing
Research collaboration with facility staff and partners
Staff-led device fabrication or sample analysis
Training for independent facility use
Who can I contact for more information about the SFU 4D LABS?
You can contact Simon Fraser University 4D LABS.
Where is the SFU 4D LABS available?
The SFU 4D LABS program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the SFU 4D LABS a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SFU 4D LABS is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the SFU 4D LABS?
SFU 4D LABS is funded by Simon Fraser University 4D LABS