Inventors Lab @ Petridish
Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
About Inventors Lab @ Petridish
The Inventors Lab @ Petridish Makerspace in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, New Zealand, is a dedicated innovation centre for students, engineers, and creative professionals. it combines professional-grade fabrication equipment — including 3D printers, laser cutters, and microcontroller development kits — with a supportive community of makers and mentors. The lab actively supports the STEM ecosystem in Otago by hosting workshops on topics ranging from robotics and AI to sustainable design and product development. Entrepreneurs benefit from rapid prototyping capabilities that compress the distance between idea and market-ready product. Inventors Lab @ Petridish stands as proof that when tools, knowledge, and community come together, extraordinary things are built.
Description
Support the Startup community in the use of technology for prototyping and design of their initial products concepts in such a manner that this will provide an access to viable future product manufacturing opportunities.
Provide community leadership in the use of technology that fosters innovation and education in the use of such technologies in future product development.
Encourage innovation that supports both success and failure as a valid learning experience.
We are redeveloping our new maker's space which is going to provide a custom design and workshop area in the lower ground level of Petridish which is scheduled to be completed in 2022.
Who Can Benefit
Students & Researchers
University and school students who want access to fabrication tools, prototyping equipment, and expert mentorship.
Entrepreneurs & Startups
Early-stage founders who need a collaborative space to build, test, and iterate on their hardware or software ideas.
Educators & Trainers
Teachers and trainers who want to run practical STEM workshops, coding bootcamps, or design sprints for their cohorts.
Independent Makers
Hobbyists, artists, and independent inventors who need access to tools and a community of like-minded creators.