OpenELAB Education Program for Universities, Labs and Schools
The OpenELAB Education Program helps universities, research laboratories, schools, training centers, and educational institutions source electronics, development boards, robotics kits, sensors, STEM learning tools, and open-source hardware more efficiently.
Whether you are preparing a classroom experiment, building a university lab kit, sourcing components for a research project, or organizing a hands-on workshop, OpenELAB GmbH provides tailored procurement support, education discounts, and simplified ordering processes for institutional customers.
Support for universities, schools, STEM classrooms, training programs, and teaching laboratories.
Product sourcing support for research labs, engineering teams, robotics projects, and AIoT development.
German company invoicing, VAT-compliant documentation, SEPA bank transfer, and payment on invoice.
Electronics Procurement Support from OpenELAB GmbH
OpenELAB has legal entities in Munich, Germany and Shenzhen, China. As a German-based company, OpenELAB GmbH supports educational and research institutions with compliant purchasing, clear VAT documentation, and convenient payment options.
We issue invoices according to applicable German and EU VAT regulations. For customers in the EU and outside the EU, invoices are prepared with the correct VAT treatment based on the relevant legal requirements. We also accept SEPA bank transfer, making procurement easier for universities, schools, laboratories, and public institutions.
Who Is the OpenELAB Education Program For?
This program is suitable for institutions and teams that regularly purchase electronics, robotics, AIoT, embedded systems, and STEM education products.
- Universities and technical colleges
- School laboratories and STEM classrooms
- Research institutes and engineering labs
- Maker spaces and innovation centers
- Robotics, IoT, AI, and embedded systems training programs
- Public institutions and educational procurement departments
Why Partner with OpenELAB?
Educational and research projects often require more than a simple product purchase. You may need help selecting compatible components, preparing lab kits, sourcing items from different categories, or organizing products for classroom distribution.
OpenELAB supports institutional customers with practical product advice, component selection, procurement assistance, and custom packaging options for workshops, courses, and research projects.
Education Program Benefits
Verified educational institutions may receive a discount of up to 5% on eligible products. Please note that selected products may be excluded. Discount eligibility and final terms are subject to OpenELAB’s confirmation.
Eligible institutions can use payment on invoice with a flexible 14-day payment term.
Your institution receives a direct point of contact at OpenELAB GmbH.
We support institutional ordering, VAT documentation, and SEPA bank transfer.
We help source electronics, robotics kits, sensors, development boards, and AIoT products.
Components can be organized by type for courses, workshops, and lab distribution.
What Products Can Educational Institutions Source from OpenELAB?
OpenELAB provides a wide range of products for electronics education, prototyping, robotics development, embedded systems, and AIoT projects.
- Microcontroller boards and development boards
- Single-board computers and AI computing modules
- Sensors, displays, cameras, and communication modules
- Robotics kits, robot arms, mobile robots, and STEM learning platforms
- IoT, AIoT, embedded systems, and open-source hardware products
- Tools, accessories, cables, connectors, and lab components
How to Register for the OpenELAB Education Program
Registration is simple. After your institution is verified, we will provide a customer number to activate your Education Program benefits.
- Complete, sign, and stamp the registration form.
- Send the completed form to learn@upenelab.com.
- After verification, OpenELAB will provide your customer number and activate your institutional benefits.
How to Place an Institutional Order
OpenELAB offers three convenient ordering options for verified educational and research institutions.
1. Order Through the OpenELAB Online Shop
Register or log in using the email address provided in your Education Program registration form. Once your account is verified, your institutional benefits can be applied to eligible orders.
2. Order by Email
Download and complete the OpenELAB order form, then send it to learn@upenelab.com.
3. Contact Us for Custom Requests
If your project requires special packaging, bulk purchasing, component sourcing, or product selection support, contact our team directly. We can help prepare a suitable solution based on your course, lab, or research requirements.
Custom Packaging for Workshops and Labs
To simplify inventory management, classroom distribution, and material returns, OpenELAB can provide custom packaging by component type. For example, LEDs, microcontrollers, sensors, cables, and other components can be packed separately for easier organization.
This service is especially useful for university labs, school workshops, robotics courses, and hands-on STEM training programs.
Note: Custom packaging is available for individual products only. Pre-packaged sets are excluded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can universities and schools receive a discount?
Yes. Verified educational institutions can receive a permanent 5% discount through the OpenELAB Education Program.
Can OpenELAB issue VAT-compliant invoices?
Yes. OpenELAB GmbH is based in Germany and issues invoices according to applicable German and EU VAT regulations.
Can we pay by invoice?
Yes. Verified institutions can use payment on invoice with a 14-day payment term.
Can OpenELAB help select products for a course or lab?
Yes. OpenELAB can assist with product selection, component compilation, and sourcing support for electronics, robotics, AIoT, embedded systems, and STEM education projects.
Can we request bulk orders or special packaging?
Yes. OpenELAB supports bulk orders and custom packaging requests for individual products. This helps institutions organize components for courses, workshops, and lab activities.
Contact OpenELAB Education Support
For registration, institutional orders, product selection, or custom procurement support, please contact the OpenELAB Education Program team.
Email: learn@upenelab.com
Phone: +49 1626571232
OpenELAB helps universities, schools, laboratories, and research teams source reliable open-source hardware, electronics components, robotics kits, and STEM education products with a simplified procurement process.
