Fablab Upa
San Lorenzo, San Lorenzo/Central/Paraguay, Paraguay
About Fablab Upa
Fablab Upa in San Lorenzo, San Lorenzo/Central/Paraguay, Paraguay is more than a workspace — it is a launchpad for innovation in Paraguay. the lab offers state-of-the-art equipment, including 3D printers, laser engravers, electronics benches, and CAD workstations, within a collaborative, community-driven environment. Startups use the space to build early-stage hardware prototypes; educators run practical STEM sessions for school groups; and independent makers pursue personal projects with expert support on hand. Regular themed hackathons and innovation challenges help participants push boundaries and connect with like-minded creators across San Lorenzo/Central/Paraguay. With a strong focus on learning by doing, Fablab Upa embodies the global maker movement's ethos of open, collaborative, hands-on creativity.
Description
We are developing different projects of social inclusion in the use of the laboratory, as well as collaboration with other local universities and ONG's.
In the FabLab we also have robotics kits and have already participated in the last international tournament or VEX Robotics Worlds, some parts of our mechanisms were manufactured in our FabLab.
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.