Mysic
Um Al-Hassam, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, Bahrain
About Mysic
Located in Um Al-Hassam, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, Bahrain, Mysic is a vibrant hub for hands-on innovation in Bahrain. the space brings together makers, students, and technology enthusiasts in a fully equipped fabrication and prototyping environment. From 3D printing and electronics to robotics and software development, the lab supports projects at every stage — from initial concept to working prototype. Weekly open maker nights, technical workshops, and collaborative sprints make it easy for anyone in Bahrain to get started, regardless of background or experience level. Mysic is committed to growing the region's STEM ecosystem by connecting creative individuals with the resources and community they need to bring bold ideas to life.
Description
MYSIC is a home for youth who are passionate about innovation, invention and design. It serves as a community for startups, hobbyists, students, researchers, architects, designers, artists and engineers where they can gather and share knowledge to accomplish their goals in reshaping the Kingdom of Bahrain through new technologies such as digital fabrication that includes: CNC Milling Machining, Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, and vinyl cutting. MYSIC offers technical support, guidance and assistance to youth which enables them to develop their ideas into actual fabricated products. MYSIC aims to create generations of creators rather than consumers to achieve the goal of being a sustainable community in the future.
What is Fablab?
1. Physical Aspect:
It’s a space located in the Youth Innovation Center, Um Al-Hassam in the Kingdom of Bahrain which is used as a fabrication lab for youth. It is equipped with digital fabrication machinery such as Electronics lab, 3D printers, CNC Milling machine, vinyl cutters, CAD software, accessible computer with driven tools, advanced software, graphical drawing tablets and hand tools. Through this, we aim to provide a platform that empowers youth to dream, design and create products by using open source software and DIY equipment.
2. Functional Aspect:
At MYSIC Fablab, we take youth on a journey of experiential learning through which they are continuously inspired and provided with guidance through networking, learning spaces etc. whenever needed while going through the following phases:
1. Ideation, questioning and concept building.
2. Modelling and digital designing.
3. Physical prototyping.
4. Testing and improvement.
5. End product to be shared locally and internationally.
3. Cultural Aspect:
By enabling young people in Bahrain to shift from a consumer to a creator culture that matches the global development in the digital fabrication sector, we ensure that we are aligned with the vision of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs; Youths with a Bahraini Identity and Global Contribution".
3.1.Our values:
-Diversity: We welcome people from different backgrounds and disciplines to utilize this space to learn, develop and create through learning and sharing.
-Meaningful Participation: To ensure that the utilization of young people of this space is always efficient and effective with productive outcomes.
-Excellence: We seek to continuously improve our services and processes, thereby striving for excellence in everything we do and through this we ensure that young people are constantly learning and improving their practices as well.
MYSIC Fablab opens its doors to the public and welcomes dreamers & aspiring inventors to be part of its community.
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.