Innovation spaces are rapidly increasing in number around the world. Many universities are currently opting for the construction of a space of this kind on their premises. Innovation spaces offer an opportunity for the development of competences. In this work we study how innovation spaces can support collaborative learning. Several common factors between innovation spaces and collaborative learning are studied and identified. Based on these factors, a design and an action plan are defined for an innovation space within a public university. The proposed design and action plan are tested in a case study featuring the entrepreneurship and innovation laboratory of the Industrial Engineering Department of the University of Santiago (LEIND). The results are evaluated based on interviews with students, and these interviews validate the positive impact of LEIND in the development of their innovation and entrepreneurship projects. Work in collaboration with other actors at LEIND is highlighted as a positive outcome. JEL Codes: O31, O32, O35

Efficient superhydrophobic oil–water separation materials are essential for environmental remediation and industrial wastewater treatment. In this study, by optimizing printing parameters, such as printing speed, extrusion multiplier, and layer height, we achieved high-precision 3D porous architectures with uniform pore sizes. The pore size could reach 677.3 µm, with a maximum deviation of less than 36.1 µm. Additionally, we successfully printed pores as small as 186.7 µm, representing the smallest FFF-printed pore size reported in the literature. The printed structures were modified using a spray-coating method, achieving a superhydrophobic surface with a water contact angle of 158.2°. The material was tested in a continuous oil–water separation system, maintaining stable oil removal performance for 24 h. The highest separation efficiency reached 88.6%, demonstrating strong durability and long-term applicability. This study establishes a scalable, low-cost approach for fabricating highly efficient 3D superhydrophobic porous materials, offering new opportunities for continuous oil spill cleanup and industrial wastewater treatment.