mAkE talks
- 01 - 31 December, 2024
A new series for project’s outputs: the mAkE talks
Introducing mAkE Talks 2024 – discover the project’s key results!
Dive into the vibrant #makeafricaeu community, where makers, makerspaces, and DIHs in Africa and Europe converge to forge stronger bonds.
Explore cutting-edge project outputs, invaluable toolkits, and new resources designed to maximise the potential of your space for digital innovation, skill building, job creation. Tap into global collaboration networks like never before!
5. AfricaOSH Summit talk
Watch the fifth mAkE talk on the AfricaOSH Summit and read the blogpost here.
The AfricaOSH Summit 2024 brought members of the Africa Open Science Hardware (OSH) community together under the theme “Making Open Science Hardware Ubiquitous for a Sustainable Africa”, focusing on practical applications and fostering collaborative strategies for sustainable development. Dive into the highlights and key takeaways from this impactful event!
4. MOOC talk
Watch the fourth mAkE talk on the mAkE MOOC and read the blogpost here.
This MOOC platform is not just another educational resource—it’s a catalyst for empowering innovators with the tools they need to drive impactful change in their communities.
Whether you are an educator, an innovator, or simply passionate about social impact, the mAkE-MOOC offers a diverse range of courses designed to enhance the capabilities of makerspaces and foster social innovation.
3. Map of Machinery
Watch the third mAkE talk on the Map of Machinery and read the blogpost here.
Are you a maker or SMEs looking for a specific machine? Are you starting your own project but you lack certain resources? Are you a company or a person who wants to manufacture something on a small scale? The Map of a Machinery is a tool for distributed manufacturing that will help you achieve your goals and explore the resources within the maker innovation ecosystem.
2. Policy Recommendations for Makerspaces
Watch the second mAkE talk on the Common Policy Agenda here below:
The Common Policy Agenda is a key tool for steering policy engagements for makerspaces. It is crafted through an exchange of existing concepts and initiatives that considers their relevance in both European and African contexts. The insights are drawn from the perspectives of 69 African and European stakeholders which include founders, educators, managers, and community members across various makerspaces.
1. Venture Building Handbook
Watch the first mAkE talk on the Venture Building Handbook here:
The Venture Building Handbook, the go-to resource for startup founders, investors, and builders alike, prioritizing operational support and mentorship over merely providing capital, promoting an ecosystem that supports startups with expertise and guidance for innovation, risk-taking, and scalable growth.