Table 2.

Visited spaces

#	Characteristics	Main focuses
Space 1	Located inside a university campus and therefore under the direct responsibility of the faculty. Small space, well equipped with 3d printing and other technologies for prototyping. Open to the faculty students only, under the direction of one senior member	Design, architecture, prototyping, workshops organization
Space 2	Big independent collaborative hub that includes sub-spaces (among which a Fablab and a DIY bio lab) that host activities of art, technology, and science. Open to everyone and ruled by a member board	DIY culture, collaborative economy, sustainability
Space 3	Supported by the local association of handicraft industry (national funds), particularly focused on providing assistance and tools for entrepreneurship. Additional on-demand services	3D printing, start-up business, prototyping