How we charge
What a loan costs.
We are a public university institution. The same rules apply to every external booking, with no hidden fees. We agree the scope and provide an individual written quote.
Part of the CIC community?
If you are part of the CIC community at Lohmühlenstraße 65, your use of the Media Lab is already covered. You request like everyone else, receive a quote showing the value, and pay nothing. We confirm your eligibility before the booking.
Seven calendar days: four daily rates
Each complete block of seven calendar days counts as four daily rates. Remaining days follow the daily and weekend rule.
Friday to Monday: three valuation days
Friday counts as one day, Saturday and Sunday together as one, and Monday as one. The period and terms are confirmed in your quote.
Handling, once per booking
A flat handling fee covers check-out, cleaning and check-in: on request up to 5 items, on request from 6 items.
Security before hand-over
Before hand-over we agree how the equipment is secured: a liability agreement, a deposit or proof of insurance. Your quote states which applies to your selection. You are liable for the equipment while it is with you.
Proof of insurance
For high-value kit we ask for proof of insurance. We tell you the threshold with your quote.
As a publicly funded incubator we do not aim to profit from lending: the fee keeps the equipment maintained and available for the next founder. The rules above apply to every booking; you receive the agreed rates in an individual written quote.
Internal use (HWR / SIB teams) is free of charge and not shown here.