Universidad Politécnica Salesiana StartLabs was born as a collaborative space in response to the technological trends that have shaped the world in recent years. Therefore, Universidad Politécnica Salesiana has committed to creating this rapid prototyping and fabrication center for the development of high-quality products and services that meet market requirements. This area is integrated with Coworking StartUPS, where entrepreneurs carry out preliminary work on their business models, validation processes, and mentorship, allowing them to connect with the StartLabs spaces and continue advancing through the next stages.

The creation of StartLabs spaces responds to the need of the university community to create, validate, and commercialize business ideas. Its use is intended for the different academic programs of the university, partners, and external users in order to foster collaborative work and innovation. It is a collaborative space that promotes innovation, applied research, and the development of new technologies for the benefit of different social sectors and initiatives.