Fab Lab Ucv Tarapoto
Tarapoto, San Martín, Peru
About Fab Lab Ucv Tarapoto
Fab Lab Ucv Tarapoto is a community Makerspace in Tarapoto, San Martín, Peru, Peru. 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 San Martín. Whether you are a first-time maker or a seasoned hardware engineer, Fab Lab Ucv Tarapoto offers the tools, community, and mentorship needed to build, iterate, and innovate — making it one of the most valuable innovation resources in Peru.
Description
Initially focused on creating innovative prototypes with a transformative impact on the sustainable economic development of the San Martín region, our Fab Lab was born from a collaboration between the Architecture and Systems Engineering schools at the UCV campus in Tarapoto. It has since expanded to incorporate Civil Engineering and other research areas, reflecting an interdisciplinary and expansive commitment.
This innovation center aspires to contribute to the academic development of our students while directly interacting with the local population and the international community. It opens its doors to individuals previously unconnected to César Vallejo University, inviting them to participate in the development of products and prototypes that make a difference in our society. The vision of the UCV Fab Lab - Tarapoto is to act as a catalyst for change, using digital manufacturing to address and mitigate environmental and social challenges, especially those affecting vulnerable areas like the Amazon Rainforest.
With a special focus on robotics and the construction of sustainable infrastructure, the Fab Lab seeks to innovate and apply these innovations in practical and beneficial ways for vulnerable communities in our area of influence, as part of the University’s Social Responsibility activities and research projects. This technological orientation contributes to the development of a local and global social well-being essence that encapsulates our mission to experiment, innovate, and develop products and research with a human focus.
We invite students, teachers, and researchers with a global interest in digital fabrication and manufacturing focused on environmental protection to join us in this collective effort. Together, we can explore new frontiers of science and technology, developing solutions that respect our natural environment and empower our local Amazon community and global partners.
Let’s connect our resources, share our creativity, and work together for a more sustainable future!
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.