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Make it a reality

Enabling inventors and entrepreneurs to take their dreams from ideation to creation. The Lane Innovation Hub provides the tools and expertise to prototype, build and deliver new products. 

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Our Mission

Provide an enabling environment for the entrepreneurial and research community at West Virginia University and the broader community to create and develop their innovative ideas and designs into functioning prototypes to build a better West Virginia.

The Statler College staff developed surgical mask extender template for public distribution

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Logan Forquer (right), student worker, wears the face shield created by the Innovation Hub.

The Statler College developed face shield template for public distribution

Read More : WVU's Statler College develops face shield template for public distribution
Student working with equipment in the Innovation Hub

Space and Facilities

The Lane Innovation Hub consists of nearly 9,500 square-feet divided into a student focused maker space and a university level fabrication service center. Locations include:

  • Rapid Prototyping (G85)
  • Electronics Prototyping (G75E)
  • Advanced Manufacturing (G86)
  • Metal 3D Printing (G59)

Ready to get started?

To use the Lane Innovation Hub, create a free account on iLab.  You can sign up for training, learn safety procedures, research facility options that meet your needs, schedule times on equipment and order materials. 

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(The Lane Innovation Hub is a paid service. To learn more about specific costs, sign up for your free iLab account to get a project quote.)

Internal College and WVU iLab Registration

External Client iLab Registration