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From Maker to Market

← Back to Center for Innovation

From Maker to Market, FPL's micro-entrepreneurship program, is back to serve the blossoming entrepreneurship community in Northwest Arkansas. Participants will explore topics such as product prototyping, digital fabrication, business development and marketing strategies. Designed to be flexible and meet the needs of a busy schedule, From Maker to Market combines in-person workshops in the library's Center for Innovation and curated online courses through Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Each participant who completes the required 72 hours of training will receive a $500 materials stipend to help give their business the boost that it needs. From Maker to Market is largely supported by the Walton Family Foundation.  

Applications for the Fall 2025 cohort are now closed. 

Program Details 

Skills Training & Product Prototyping

+ Thorough training on the tools in the Fabrication and Robotics Lab.

+ Opportunities for in-depth prototype development

+ Training in the video and photography studios for marketing and promotional purposes

+ Use of the 3D printers, laser cutters, vacuum form mold makers, vinyl printers, heat press and more

Idea, Business & Funding Development

+ Classes and workshops from local experts and business owners

+ Free professional headshots in the Center for Innovation’s Photography Studio 

+ Training in business development topics such as writing a business plan, discovering funding options, navigating trademarks and copyrights, branding and marketing, and more

Application Requirements

Applications will be scored based on a list of criteria so please review the information below to determine if your product is a right fit for the program. Applications for the Fall 2025 cohort are now closed. Check back later for details about Spring 2026!

In order to be considered, you must: 

+ Be available to complete 72 hours of in-person and online content in 12 weeks 

+ Be able to make a working prototype with the equipment and resources available in the Center for Innovation   

+ Have begun developing a business plan or designing your prototype 
 

If you have any questions, please email centerforinnovation@faylib.org. We look forward to seeing your ideas! 

From Maker to Market Events

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Tue, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Fayetteville Public Library - CFI: Koenig Family Fabrication & Robotics Lab
This event is full

Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Fayetteville Public Library - Computer Training Lab

Wed, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Fayetteville Public Library - CFI: Audio Production Studio
This event is full

Fri, Oct 10, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Fayetteville Public Library - Art & Movement Room

Mon, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fayetteville Public Library - Computer Training Lab

Tue, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Fayetteville Public Library - CFI: Koenig Family Fabrication & Robotics Lab

Wed, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Fayetteville Public Library - CFI: Video Production Studio
This event is full

Wed, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Fayetteville Public Library - CFI: Koenig Family Fabrication & Robotics Lab
This event is full

Thu, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Fayetteville Public Library - Computer Training Lab

Fri, Oct 17, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Fayetteville Public Library - CFI: Video Production Studio

Mon, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Fayetteville Public Library - CFI: Koenig Family Fabrication & Robotics Lab

Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fayetteville Public Library - Computer Training Lab

Tue, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Fayetteville Public Library - CFI: Koenig Family Fabrication & Robotics Lab
This event is full

Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Fayetteville Public Library - CFI: J.B. & Johnelle Hunt Center for Innovation

Thu, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Fayetteville Public Library - Computer Training Lab

Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Fayetteville Public Library - CFI: Koenig Family Fabrication & Robotics Lab

Sat, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fayetteville Public Library - CFI: Koenig Family Fabrication & Robotics Lab

Tue, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Fayetteville Public Library - CFI: Koenig Family Fabrication & Robotics Lab

Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Spring Kitchen

Fri, Oct 31, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Fayetteville Public Library - CFI: Audio Production Studio
Registration opens Friday, October 10 2025 at 7:00am

Mon, Nov 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Fayetteville Public Library - Ziegler Reception Room
Registration opens Monday, October 13 2025 at 7:00am

Mon, Nov 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Fayetteville Public Library - CFI: Koenig Family Fabrication & Robotics Lab

Tue, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Fayetteville Public Library - CFI: Koenig Family Fabrication & Robotics Lab
Registration opens Tuesday, October 14 2025 at 7:00am

Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Spring Kitchen
Registration opens Monday, October 13 2025 at 7:00am