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Register to the mAkE MOOC: empower your makerspace & build new skills
The maker ecosystem is witnessing a transformative leap forward with the
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Empowering Makers through Digital Maker Passports
Internet of Production envisions a future defined by open, shared knowledge
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Contracting for Distributed Manufacturing
Through WP4, our objective is to build digital systems that enhance
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Developing a recycling 3D filament solution – story from the MiR
My name is Martine Basaninyage and this year, I had the
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A maker’s journey in France – story from the MiR
My name is Asem Kamal, and I am a YouTuber and
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The Makers-in-Residency Program at Fab Lab Barcelona: a platform for innovation
My time at Fab Lab Barcelona as part of the Makers-in-Residency
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Journey to develop a Scalable Ugali Maker – story from the MiR
My name is Witness Shangali, and I am a member of
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The Common Policy Agenda is released!
Makerspaces are community-driven hubs for local production and empowerment, but often
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mAkE at AfricaOSH Summit 2024
AfricaOSH Summit – Credits to: AfricaOSH The AfricaOSH Summit 2024, was
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The mAkE community brings African makers to Europe for a month long residency
What does a makerspace residency mean between African and European makers
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Fostering Cross-Continental Innovation Through the mAkE-MOOC
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From Local to Global: The Power of the Map of Machinery
Watch the mAkE talk about it: The Map of Machinery is
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Makerspaces everywhere! Welcome to the Philippines, an inspiration for policy makers
There are more FabLabs and makerspaces in the Philippines than there
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How can governments support makerspaces?
Makerspaces are a new type of actor group that are really
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New resource expand the mAkErverse sustainability: the Open Catalogue of Business Models and website launch
January 31, 2024. Over the last 2 years, the mAkE project
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Empowering Makers through Digital Maker Passports
Internet of Production envisions a future defined by open, shared knowledge
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Contracting for Distributed Manufacturing
Through WP4, our objective is to build digital systems that enhance
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Developing a recycling 3D filament solution – story from the MiR
My name is Martine Basaninyage and this year, I had the
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A maker’s journey in France – story from the MiR
My name is Asem Kamal, and I am a YouTuber and
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The Makers-in-Residency Program at Fab Lab Barcelona: a platform for innovation
My time at Fab Lab Barcelona as part of the Makers-in-Residency
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Journey to develop a Scalable Ugali Maker – story from the MiR
My name is Witness Shangali, and I am a member of
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The Common Policy Agenda is released!
Makerspaces are community-driven hubs for local production and empowerment, but often
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mAkE at AfricaOSH Summit 2024
AfricaOSH Summit – Credits to: AfricaOSH The AfricaOSH Summit 2024, was
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The mAkE community brings African makers to Europe for a month long residency
What does a makerspace residency mean between African and European makers
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Fostering Cross-Continental Innovation Through the mAkE-MOOC
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From Local to Global: The Power of the Map of Machinery
Watch the mAkE talk about it: The Map of Machinery is
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Makerspaces everywhere! Welcome to the Philippines, an inspiration for policy makers
There are more FabLabs and makerspaces in the Philippines than there
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How can governments support makerspaces?
Makerspaces are a new type of actor group that are really
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New resource expand the mAkErverse sustainability: the Open Catalogue of Business Models and website launch
January 31, 2024. Over the last 2 years, the mAkE project
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Knowledge Pills: behind the scene of mAkE communication
Learn the what, the how and the why we communicate, and
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Imagine the maker movement taking over the main square of a capital city – really? Really!
Think of a capital city and its main square. Perhaps Plaza
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Open Licensing in the African Maker Ecosystem
What is open licensing? Open licensing refers to the practice of releasing creative works, such as music, images, designs, software, etc. under a license that allows for free access, use, and distribution. The use of open licenses in Africa is gaining popularity as a means of promoting access to knowledge, information and encouraging innovation and […]
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Mapping local makerspaces across Europe and Africa
mAkE – African European Maker Innovation Ecosystem, has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. The project is running until January 2025 and the main goal is to build international partnerships between European and African innovation hubs. Part of our programme is to create infrastructure for distributed manufacturing between Europe […]
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Makerspaces Driving Local Innovation
Join the African and European network of networks and the Makers-in-Residency Program The mAkE project is funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. The idea is to provide makerspaces, makers, SMEs and startups educational resources and tools to build sustainable businesses, train their members on digital skills, create new revenue streams […]
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Showcasing Maker Expertise with the People and Skills Specification
To build a sustainable distributed manufacturing ecosystem that is globally networked and implemented at the local level, a combination of open infrastructure, information, processes, and data specifications needs to be developed and shared openly with the global community. During its first successful year, the mAkE project provided makerspaces, entrepreneurs, SMEs, and start-ups with open resources […]
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Exciting Opportunity: Join Our Venture Building Program and Pitch Live to Investors!
As part of the mAkE program, we, at the GreenTec Capital Africa Foundation, are thrilled to announce our Call for Application for the upcoming Pitch Event and Venture Building Program, where we aim to empower a minimum of 10 promising startups and consult with a total of 20 companies, all while fostering cross-continental collaboration between […]
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HealthTech Innovations: Shaping the Future of Healthcare through Maker Communities
In a world where technology is rapidly changing the way we live and work, the field of healthcare is no exception. Innovations in HealthTech are not just about making healthcare more efficient; they are about saving lives, improving patient experiences, and making quality healthcare accessible to all. The Africa Makerspace Network’s recent virtual event, “HealthTech […]
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Exploring a common policy agenda for makerspaces in Africa and Europe
In this collaborative blog post, the first in a series, we explore the importance of establishing a common policy agenda for makerspaces in Africa and Europe. Additionally, we present policy interventions aligned with this objective. Contributors: Matthew Lubari, Adriano Mauro and Matthew Oloo Author: Freda Yamorti Gbande, Fab City Foundation The African Makerspace Network and […]
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Leveraging Open Source Hardware Solutions for Clean & Quality Air in Ghana
Growing up in Accra, Ghana, my daily routine involved waking up at an ungodly hour to try and catch a bus to my local high school. Each morning, my father would rouse me from my slumber as early as 4 am to ensure I beat the infamous Accra morning traffic. On one particular day, I […]
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The mAkE community is growing: discover our mAkerVerse
The Global Innovation Gathering (GIG) is excited to announce that their community is growing through the ‘mAkerVerse’; connecting a network of networks. As consortium members of the mAkE project, GIG and the Africa Makerspace Network (AMN) have aligned their membership working together across different facets on both continents and further supporting their combined greater goals. […]
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Meet the faces of the mAkE Jury Board
The EU mAkE Programme is an exciting EU-funded initiative that supports young entrepreneurial makers and makerspaces from Africa and Europe in developing prototypes of their digital innovation solutions to societal challenges. Through a combination of training and mentorship, the EU mAkE Programme empowers young people to create positive change in their communities and beyond by […]
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