Makerspace

Hnu Fablab - Center For Innovation

Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

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Type
Makerspace
Location
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines
Address
HNU FabLab, Activity Center Bldg., Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

About Hnu Fablab - Center For Innovation

The Hnu Fablab - Center For Innovation Makerspace in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines, Philippines, is a dedicated innovation centre for students, engineers, and creative professionals. it combines professional-grade fabrication equipment — including 3D printers, laser cutters, and microcontroller development kits — with a supportive community of makers and mentors. The lab actively supports the STEM ecosystem in Bohol by hosting workshops on topics ranging from robotics and AI to sustainable design and product development. Entrepreneurs benefit from rapid prototyping capabilities that compress the distance between idea and market-ready product. Hnu Fablab - Center For Innovation stands as proof that when tools, knowledge, and community come together, extraordinary things are built.

Description

The HNU FabLab – Center for Innovation is a multidisciplinary fabrication and innovation hub established at Holy Name University with support from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) under the Shared Service Facility (SSF) program. It was created to strengthen education, research, entrepreneurship, and community development through access to advanced digital fabrication technologies.

The lab is equipped with modern tools such as CNC routers and milling machines, laser cutters, 3D printers and scanners, vacuum formers, and large-format print-and-cut machines. These facilities enable users to transform ideas into functional prototypes, product models, and small-scale production outputs.

HNU FabLab serves a diverse user base, including students, faculty, researchers, MSMEs, startups, professionals, government institutions, NGOs, creatives, makers, and hobbyists. It supports activities ranging from academic instruction and applied research to product development, design consultation, entrepreneurship incubation, and livelihood programs for local communities.

As a Center for Innovation, the FabLab integrates education, technology, and social responsibility, fostering hands-on learning, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. It plays a key role in nurturing local innovation, supporting industry needs, and empowering communities by providing access to tools, training, and expertise that drive sustainable and inclusive growth.

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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