Sparklab
Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines
About Sparklab
Sparklab is a community Makerspace in Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines, Philippines. 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 National Capital Region. Whether you are a first-time maker or a seasoned hardware engineer, Sparklab offers the tools, community, and mentorship needed to build, iterate, and innovate — making it one of the most valuable innovation resources in Philippines.
Description
It was founded in 2016 and launched in December of the same year. As part of its grand launch, entitled LIFTOFF, SparkLab hosted the best and brightest minds around the country, including maker prodigy Angelo Casimiro, DOST-PCIEERD Director Carlos Primo David, and Felta Chairman Mylene Abiva. SparkLab also hosted talks by artists, sculptors, and creative innovators.
SparkLab is a partnership between Norde International Distributors, a digital printing company, and Thinklab, an engineering consultancy firm. Thinklab engineers, who hold office within the makerspace, specialize in microcontrollers, robotics, and electronics and communications engineering.
Aside from being a makerspace, SparkLab is also a co-working hub, inviting freelancers, designers, and startup entrepreneurs to make it their home. Within this 800-square-meter facility, creative minds can collaborate and trade ideas, creating an atmosphere of innovation and cooperation. SparkLab also hosts weekly workshops and classes, as well as meetups, mixer nights, and conferences to help the startup community within the country grow and prosper.
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.