Makerspace

Fablab Gearbox

Nairobi, Kenya

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Type
Makerspace
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Address
P.O Box 58275-0200, Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

About Fablab Gearbox

Fablab Gearbox is a community Makerspace in Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya. 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 Kenya. Whether you are a first-time maker or a seasoned hardware engineer, Fablab Gearbox offers the tools, community, and mentorship needed to build, iterate, and innovate — making it one of the most valuable innovation resources in Kenya.

Description

At Fablab Gearbox People can access membership and be trained on how to use different digital fabrication techniques to develop their prototypes. Being A member helps the people to plug into a community that is made up of a mix of industry professionals, artists, designers, inventors, entrepreneurs, engineers, makers, fabbers, potential partners, and creatives within an environment deliberately designed for designing and building. These individuals and businesses helps them realize their innovation / target without you having to worry. For Entrepreneurs, Gearbox offers co-working space and office space that they can sublet and have quick access to the tools needed for building their products. Finally for the fresh graduates and university students there are internship opportunities and trainning offered to build their skills and capacity to design and build products.

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.

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