Fablab Mons
Mons, Belgium
About Fablab Mons
Located in Mons, Belgium, Fablab Mons is a vibrant hub for hands-on innovation in Belgium. 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 Belgium to get started, regardless of background or experience level. Fablab Mons 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
Since then, new partners have joined the group: Creative Valley (creative hub for the community of cities around Mons and La Louvière) and the city of Mons. Some others plan to join.
The main goal of the association is to cooperate in promoting digital fabrication and innovation for the benefit of the local community. In order to do so, the FabLab has ambitious projects and it is open for students, trainees, job seekers, professionals, entrepreneurs, professors, researchers as well as for everyone who wants to learn, to fabricate or to create with others. The FabLab is open for the public every Monday and Wednesday.
The University and the high schools practice projects based learning and the FabLab welcomes them as far as the deliverable is a prototype or a proof-of-concept. Some of these projects deal with open source hardware (OSH) and some others are fun projects as robots for example.
At the same time, the FabLab is open for the projects, events and workshops organized by its partners or by others.
The FabLab is in touch with elementary and secondary schools to disseminate maker-centered learning experiences.
Through the Creative Valley Hub, the FabLab Mons participates to an ambitious redevelopment program driven by Creative Wallonia. This program associates citizens, students, enterprises, universities and research centers through a bottom up approach to put creativity and the CCIs (creative and cultural industries) as the heart of economic renewal of the region.
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.