Vidette Makes Opens Application Process for NWI Launch Pad

Vidette Makes is opening the application process for NWI Launch Pad, a collaborative effort powered by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation designed to provide affordable, high-quality prototyping and small-batch production services to entrepreneurs in NW Indiana.

Led by Vidette Makes, in partnership with Chicago Additive, Northwest ISBDC, IEDC, and Northwest Indiana SCORE, this initiative will:

• Enable early-stage entrepreneurs to prototype and test new products using industrial-grade 3D printing, machining, and electronic manufacturing services.
• Reduce barriers to entry by subsidizing a portion of prototyping and production costs for selected participants.
• Provide expert mentorship and technical guidance from industry professionals and product development specialists.
• Help startups accelerate to market by streamlining access to design feedback, materials and manufacturing expertise.

 Ideal applicants for this opportunity are NWI start-ups and early-stage businesses who are looking for prototyping, design services or small-volume production. The first round of online applications, https://tinyurl.com/NWILaunchPad2025, is being accepted through Dec. 31, 2025, with another round set to open in January 2026.