Makerspace

Lisungi Fablab

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Type
Makerspace
Location
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Address
44 Avenue De La Démocratie (ex-huillerie), Kinshasa-Gombe, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

About Lisungi Fablab

The Lisungi Fablab Makerspace in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo 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. Lisungi Fablab stands as proof that when tools, knowledge, and community come together, extraordinary things are built.

Description

Le projet Lisungi FabLab est un atelier de fabrication numérique ouvert à tous. Il a pour but de sensibiliser et développer les compétences numériques des jeunes défavorisés ou en rupture scolaire et des femmes en situation précaire en particulier, en leur dispensant des formations métiers dans le domaine de l’informatique, l’électronique et la télécommunication. Le projet met en place des actions qui les impliqueront dans la valorisation de leurs compétences, par le biais de l’initiation et la pratique dans différents ateliers. 2 types d’activités sont prévus, notamment les formations à la fabrication numérique et l’accompagnement.

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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