Below is an estimate of annual operating costs once the facility is running in Lisbon, Portugal, to maintain all activities and support the recommended roles:
| Category | Annual cost (€) | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Gross salaries | 179 000 | Coordinator (30k), 2 technicians (22k × 2), IT/CAD (25k), supply-chain manager (30k), quality (30k), marketing consultant (20k) |
| 2. Social contributions¹ | 41 000 | ~23% of payroll |
| 3. Rent | 168 000 | 1 400 m² at €10/m²/month |
| 4. Utilities² | 75 000 | Electricity (labs and HVAC), water, gas, internet |
| 5. Maintenance | 50 000 | Machine servicing and repairs, spare parts |
| 6. Consumables³ | 100 000 | Filaments/resins, PCBs, metal, hardware, finishing materials |
| 7. Insurance and licences | 20 000 | Premises insurance, public liability, software licences |
| 8. General services⁴ | 30 000 | Cleaning, kitchenette, reception, small office expenses |
| Approximate annual total | 663 000 |
Notes
- Employer contributions (social security contributions / TSU, withheld income tax / IRS, compensation fund).
- High energy consumption for industrial machines and climate control; high-capacity internet for collaborative CAD/CAM.
- Includes materials used in day-to-day prototyping.
- Includes daily cleaning, kitchenette/coffee, reception and small building or IT maintenance expenses.
This puts annual operating costs at around €660 000, providing a dedicated team, ongoing maintenance and all the support services the programme requires.