Charity and Academic Discounts

Discounts for Charities & Academic Institutions

Supporting the People Who Build, Teach & Innovate

At SpoolSpider, we believe access to 3D printing materials and additive manufacturing equipment shouldn't be a barrier to doing good work. That's why we offer exclusive discounts to charities and academic institutions — because the organizations shaping the next generation of makers deserve every advantage we can give them.

Who Qualifies?

Charities & Non-Profits
Any registered charity or non-profit organization that uses 3D printing or additive manufacturing in its work. Whether you're producing assistive devices, prototyping community solutions, running maker programs, or using additive manufacturing for social impact — we want to support you.

Academic Institutions
We extend our discounts to the full spectrum of education and training, including:

Schools (primary and secondary)
Colleges and universities
Vocational and technical training programs
Apprenticeship schemes
Foundational and introductory courses
STEM and maker education initiatives
Research departments and academic labs

If you're teaching, training, or learning with 3D printing and additive manufacturing, you qualify.

What You Get

Discounted pricing on any 3D printing filament — from PLA and PETG to engineering-grade materials like PEEK, PEI, and carbon fiber composites
Reduced rates on additive manufacturing equipment, components, and accessories
Full access to our sourcing network — any material, any equipment
Data sheets, safety testing, and certification included with every order
Dedicated support to help you find the right materials for your projects and budget

Why We Do It

Charities and academic institutions are often working with tight budgets while trying to achieve ambitious goals. By sourcing through SpoolSpider at discounted rates, you can stretch your funding further — putting more resources into your mission, your students, and your projects.

Whether you're a school introducing students to 3D printing for the first time, a university pushing the boundaries of additive manufacturing research, or a charity using the technology to change lives — we're here to help you do it for less.