Makerspace

Vrkkmo, Yli-ii

Oulu, Finland

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Type
Makerspace
Location
Oulu, Finland
Address
Karjalantie 15, Oulu, Finland

About Vrkkmo, Yli-ii

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

Description

The tools in our learning environment are CNC engraver, vinyl cutter, 3d printer, surface planing machine, circular saw, various drills, various hand tools, metal cutters and benders, sewing machine, overlock sewing machine and computers with 3d planning tools. Work done in our environment comes from the curriculum and real life problem solving following a certain pedagogical process. We are going to open the learning enviroment to a local community as much as possible.
Join us in FB group Värkkäämö makerspace. IG: yli_iin_varkkaamo

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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