Tiilt
Evanston, IL, United States
About Tiilt
Tiilt in Evanston, IL, United States is more than a workspace — it is a launchpad for innovation in United States. 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 IL. With a strong focus on learning by doing, Tiilt embodies the global maker movement's ethos of open, collaborative, hands-on creativity.
Description
1) co-designing activities with teachers and learners
2) creating interfaces that broaden participation in meaningful learning experience tools and analytic techniques for studying and supporting complex learning environments.
We position our work as inclusive, in that we endeavor to address historic and contemporary disparities in inclusivity and social, racial and economic inequity. Furthermore, we work with teachers, students, community members and parents, in hope of supporting the development of positive learning ecosystems.
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.