Let’s Make It Fund Launch: For Makers Who Aim for the Impossible

Our story began with the community, as early backers of the X1 showed the power of makers coming together. We realized from the very beginning that growth is fueled by this creative energy, and the community isn’t just a foundation, it’s a partner.

To continue this spirit of makers supporting one another and investing in those who might build the next revolution, we are launching ‘Let’s Make It Fund’ — a new program designed to support the boldest makers with grants of up to $300,000.
Check out the video we made in tribute to the maker community.

Who is the Let’s Make It Fund for?

What matters is whether you have an idea that can turn “the impossible” into something real.

The program is open to anyone who can tell the story of their idea and present a plan for making it happen. We’re looking for ideas that improve people’s lives, educate, inspire, or even bring social value.

In practice, there are only three requirements. The projects must be:

  • Exceptional, meaning they push boundaries

  • Enlightening, meaning they bring something positive to the world

  • Executionable - that is, genuinely feasible.

The “Let’s Make It Fund” runs continuously, without strict deadlines or submission limits. Importantly, the program does not require you to own a Bambu Lab printer. If your idea is strong enough, the company will support it regardless of what tools you currently have.

How does it work? As simple as 3D printing with an AMS!

  • submissions are ongoing with no deadlines

  • you don’t need to own a Bambu Lab printer

  • selected creators might receive financial, technical, and promotional support

  • typical grants ranges from a few thousand dollars up to 300,000 USD - with the possibility of more if your project truly requires it.

In return, we’d love to see the full process documented and shared with the community. Capture your “Let’s Make It” moments, and inspire others the same way someone once inspired you.

Click here to learn more about the Let’s Make It Fund!

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:clap: to BL for creating more paths for creators.

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Hello @BambuLab, is there a planning for the evaluation of applications? Or a page related to the actualities of this initiative? I find very little information on this subject.

There’s lots of detail in the terms of agreement that are serious business. This isn’t for casual makers. There’s also a little contradiction in the promotion and the requirements - they show images of flying and powerful machines but require no danger to yourself or others. Plus you are expected to make videos and such to explain/promote. This is really for professionals and advanced designers.

It’s an interesting concept and might get some innovative entries. Very curious how it will go and what designs might be submitted.

Bambu lab state that they evaluate projects on a rolling basis and aim to fund 2-5 projects per quarter. I have personally submitted a project now at the beginning of a quarter, I hope to receive feedback before a decision get’s made (assuming that’s near the end of the quarter) so I know if I should continue my efforts (given I can’t sustain operational investment solo) or provide further information or work on parts of the project to provide a better case by the final decision (assuming my project would be one of interest). I’ll update this thread on a rolling basis :wink: .