Usina Fab Lab
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
About Usina Fab Lab
Usina Fab Lab is a community Makerspace in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, Brazil. 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 Rio Grande do Sul. Whether you are a first-time maker or a seasoned hardware engineer, Usina Fab Lab offers the tools, community, and mentorship needed to build, iterate, and innovate — making it one of the most valuable innovation resources in Brazil.
Description
To lead Usina, we are a mix of designers, architects and engineers, so we can fulfill the gaps between us and provide the support our community needs.
According to a national research from FecomercioSP (march 2012), Porto Alegre is the second most creative city in comparison to other 50 city in Brazil. We want to be part of this and we want everybody to be part also.
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.