Fabinka
Kaluga, Kaluga region, Russia
About Fabinka
Fabinka is a community Makerspace in Kaluga, Kaluga region, Russia, Russia. it provides open access to digital fabrication tools, electronics labs, and collaborative workspaces for students, educators, entrepreneurs, and independent makers. Members can work with 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, and electronics prototyping equipment to turn ideas into functional prototypes. The space hosts regular STEM workshops, coding sprints, and design thinking sessions that attract talent from across Kaluga region. Whether you are a first-time maker or a seasoned hardware engineer, Fabinka offers the tools, community, and mentorship needed to build, iterate, and innovate — making it one of the most valuable innovation resources in Russia.
Description
Since 2014:
1. We joined the TEAM!
2. We invested nearly 3 000 USD in the centre's equipment: 3D printers, robotics kits, and books. We brought them from Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, China, and Shanghai.
3. We rented and refurbished the space of the former machine-building plant in Kaluga. Overall attracted investments of nearly 5 000 USD.
4. We designed the centre’s development strategy and provided it to the Kaluga government for expertise. The project profile has an equipment list, investment estimation, and a step-by-step development plan.
5. We designed the brand and provided a social media marketing campaign.
6. We explored and adapted the best practices of Fab Labs and hackspaces and of Russia, USA and China. The project leader worked several days in Hacker Dojo and FabLabs in Palo Alto.
7. We did over thirty popular and fun workshops – see our YouTube channel.
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.