Turn Ideas Into Real Products

Learn product validation, prototyping, and technical skills through classes, workshops, and community.

Workshops

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Supportive Community

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CAD

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Prototyping

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Workshops ✳︎ Supportive Community ✳︎ CAD ✳︎ Prototyping ✳︎

Upcoming Events

Learn how 3D printing can help entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses turn ideas into prototypes faster. This beginner-friendly class will cover FDM printing, materials, printer setup, slicer software, file preparation, and what to consider before buying a 3D printer. No experience is needed, and food and drinks will be provided.

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Date: Thursday, July 9
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM PDT
Location: 1792 Tribute Rd Suite 455, Sacramento, CA 95815

Tear Down Tech is a community workshop and panel discussion exploring how coding is used across industries and how AI-assisted tools, including vibe coding, are changing the way people build and solve problems. Participants will hear from professionals in tech-related fields, learn why fundamentals still matter, and connect over food, drinks, and conversation.

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Date: Thursday, July 30
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM PDT
Location: Bloom Workspaces, 2014 Capitol Ave #100, Sacramento, CA 95811

At Urban Technology Lab, we help people move from too many ideas to the right idea. Through focused guidance, simple prototypes, and a supportive community, we help entrepreneurs, creatives, and innovators test faster, learn quickly, and build with purpose.

  • 21 early-stage entrepreneurs completed the accelerator across two cohorts.

  • 16 participants developed projects or prototypes.

  • 8 participants moved toward launching a business.

  • Distributed 18 3D printers and 15 Fusion 360 licenses to support continued learning and product development.

  • Connected participants to mentors, networking opportunities, and next-step resources including SBDC support.

Impact So Far