The Lab Rats

Unlimited access to our Huaqiangbei prototyping labs when you are in Shenzhen.

  • You can now leave your oscilloscope at home.
  • You never have to solder at your hotel room again.
  • And you can enjoy free craft coffee while working at your luxury sit/stand desk with high-speed internet. 

The TroubleMaker Lab Rat membership comes with access to labs, tools, desks, peer developers, coffee, internet, events and much more.

Also read: How we work together at TroubleMaker. It gives insight in our values and standards.

Do you need help while you are not in Shenzhen? Then you are looking for our Ghost Squad membership!

Included in all tiers

365 days per year, 24 hours per day access to TroubleMaker, including

  • Electrically adjustable sit/stand desk 153x75cm
  • The electronics lab
  • The 3D printing lab
  • The mini assembling line
  • The machining lab
  • 220V electricity, light, air conditioning
  • High-speed internet
  • Storage space
  • Unlimited coffee, tea, and water

Included services

  • Personalized referrals to supply chain
  • Reception desk service
  • Translation service
  • Huaqiangbei search & pick up service
  • Restaurant and hotel directory
  • Corporate rates for booking rooms in our 5-star level hotel

Training & Community

  • Private community group with active members
  • DIY Hardware Accelerator Program
  • Legal contract templates
  • Workshops, presentations, and interviews
  • TroubleMaker newsletter & blog
  • Facebook and LinkedIn group

Pricing

The pricing below is valid until April 30, 2026.

Let us incorporate your Chinese company for you for free!

Buy a one-year Rebel or Revolutionary membership and we help you setting up your Chinese company, registered at TroubleMaker!

What is included?

  • One year membership at TroubleMaker with all the above mentioned features and benefits
  • Incorporating your company
  • Business license
  • Company chops
  • Opening your company bank account
  • Registering your company at the tax office

What is not included?

Depending on what you want to do with your company and how your company will operate, you may need extra licenses, registrations, and permits. For example, import/export license, customs registration, work permits and others. We can help you with these as well at a competitive fee.

I already have a Chinese company and don't need another one. Can I get a discount on the membership fee instead?

Instead of a discount, we prefer to give you an upgrade to a higher tier. This helps TroubleMaker stay sustainable which is good for both of us.

Recruit

  • Shared desk
  • 3 hours of translation service per month
  • 3 hours of search/pickup service per month
  • Small size locker

Rebel

  • Shared desk
  • 4 hours of translation service per month
  • 4 hours of search/pickup service per month
  • Medium size locker

Revolutionary

  • Private desk
  • 8 hours of translation service per month
  • 8 hours of search/pickup service per month
  • Large size locker
  • Priority lab scheduling

Recruit

  • Shared desk
  • 3 hours of translation service per month
  • 3 hours of search/pickup service per month
  • Small size locker

Rebel

  • Shared desk
  • 4 hours of translation service per month
  • 4 hours of search/pickup service per month
  • Medium size locker

Revolutionary

  • Private desk
  • 8 hours of translation service per month
  • 8 hours of search/pickup service per month
  • Large size locker
  • Priority lab scheduling

Recruit

  • Shared desk
  • 3 hours of translation service per month
  • 3 hours of search/pickup service per month
  • Small size locker
  • Company registration address

Rebel

  • Private desk
  • 4 hours of translation service per month
  • 4 hours of search/pickup service per month
  • Medium size locker
  • Company registration address

Revolutionary

  • Private desk
  • 8 hours of translation service per month
  • 8 hours of search/pickup service per month
  • Large size locker
  • Company registration address
  • Priority lab scheduling

Recruit

  • Private desk
  • 3 hours of translation service per month
  • 3 hours of search/pickup service per month
  • Small size locker
  • Company registration address

Rebel

  • Private desk
  • 4 hours of translation service per month
  • 4 hours of search/pickup service per month
  • Medium size locker
  • Company registration address
  • Company incorporation

Revolutionary

  • Private desk
  • 8 hours of translation service per month
  • 8 hours of search/pickup service per month
  • Large size locker
  • Company registration address
  • Company incorporation
  • Priority lab scheduling
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