Makerspace

Fab Lab Inatel

Santa Rita do Sapucaí, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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Type
Makerspace
Location
Santa Rita do Sapucaí, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Address
Av. João de Camargo, 510, Santa Rita do Sapucaí, Minas Gerais, Brazil

About Fab Lab Inatel

Located in Santa Rita do Sapucaí, Minas Gerais, Brazil, Fab Lab Inatel is a vibrant hub for hands-on innovation in Brazil. 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 Minas Gerais to get started, regardless of background or experience level. Fab Lab Inatel 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

The Ideation Laboratory Inatel is a space dedicated to stimulate creativity and initiate a process of innovation. In it, the dreamer undertake who want to test an idea, create a concept or prototype need a business model is the resources for this. Its dynamic is based on user-centered approaches, such as Design Thinking and Customer Development, allowing experiencing, simulation, creativity and business simulation.

The laboratory is structured to be a complete model of prototyping ideas factory, on the market or in universities separately to meet each of these ecosystems. However, the Ideation Lab Inatel differentiates by presenting a project designed to become a Fab Lab academic and professional at the same time.

The Ideation Laboratory Inatel is a unique space, divided into four rooms specially designed for the development of ideas, training sessions, lectures, workshops, hackathons, demodays, among other innovative activities.

Environment Maker: Local which will be operated by the users, taking into account all safety aspects, with areas of expertise that can be integrated with others. Availability of 3D printers (ABS and PLA) and machining center for boards Chip - PCI.

Co-creation environment: play area for group activities or individual, with computer supplies, software, processes and creative tools to assist in the development of prototypes and business models.

Coworking environment: direct contact with entrepreneurs and their startups, network and access to network in Inatel shared workspace by people from various fields. Here the entrepreneur will have contact with foreign investors, new partners and access to information on tenders for development and innovation.

Living environment: pleasant space where users can discuss various topics, snack, coffee, play games, among other activities.

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O Laboratório de Ideação do Inatel é um espaço voltado para estimular a criatividade e iniciar um processo de inovação. Nele, quem sonha empreender, quem deseja testar uma ideia, criar um conceito ou precisa prototipar um modelo de negócio encontra recursos para isso. Sua dinâmica é baseada em abordagens centradas no usuário, como a do Design Thinking e Customer Development, permitindo a experiênciação, simulação, criatividade e simulação de negócios.

O laboratório foi estruturado para ser um modelo completo de fábrica de prototipagem de ideias, presente no mercado ou nas universidades de forma separada para atender cada um desses ecossistemas. Contudo, o Laboratório de Ideação do Inatel se diferencia ao apresentar um projeto concebido para tornar-se um Fab Lab acadêmico e profissional ao mesmo tempo.

O Laboratório de Ideação do Inatel é um espaço único, dividido em quatro ambientes especialmente projetados para desenvolvimento de ideias, realização de treinamentos, palestras, oficinas, workshops, hackathons, demodays, entre outras atividades inovativas.

Ambiente Maker: local que será operado pelos usuários, levando-se em consideração todos os aspectos de segurança, com áreas de atuação que podem ser integradas às outras. Disponibilidade de Impressoras 3D (ABS e PLA) e centro de usinagem para Placas de Circuito Integrado – PCI.

Ambiente de Cocriação: espaço lúdico, para atividades em grupo ou individuais, com insumos de informática, software, processos e ferramentas criativas para auxiliar no desenvolvimento de protótipos e modelos de negócio.

Ambiente de Coworking: contato direto com empreendedores e suas startups, network e acesso a rede do Inatel no espaço de trabalho compartilhado por pessoas das mais diversas áreas. Aqui o empreendedor terá contato com investidores externos, novos parceiros e acesso a informações sobre editais de fomento e inovação.

Ambiente de convivência: espaço agradável onde usuários poderão conversar sobre assuntos diversos, lanchar, tomar café, praticar jogos, entre outras atividades.

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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