Fablab Solidaire Orange Digital Center Odc - Cameroun - Wourilab
Douala, Cameroon
About Fablab Solidaire Orange Digital Center Odc - Cameroun - Wourilab
Located in Douala, Cameroon, Fablab Solidaire Orange Digital Center Odc - Cameroun - Wourilab is a vibrant hub for hands-on innovation in Cameroon. the space brings together makers, students, and technology enthusiasts in a fully equipped fabrication and prototyping environment. From 3D printing and electronics to robotics and software development, the lab supports projects at every stage — from initial concept to working prototype. Weekly open maker nights, technical workshops, and collaborative sprints make it easy for anyone in Cameroon to get started, regardless of background or experience level. Fablab Solidaire Orange Digital Center Odc - Cameroun - Wourilab is committed to growing the region's STEM ecosystem by connecting creative individuals with the resources and community they need to bring bold ideas to life.
Description
It gives everyone the capability to turn their ideas and concepts into reality and bring to life “almost anything”.
We put programs in place to train disadvantaged young Cameroonians, in a situation of dropping out of school or just graduated, to the professions of digital manufacture and their uses in the fields of crafts, Carpentry, Electronics, Sewing, Energy , Environment, Health and informatics;
We share our machines, tools, skills, resources and ideas with the community to create new opportunities for economic and social benefit.
WouriLab is also meant for coworking : to encourage collective emulation and catalyze innovation and technological entrepreneurship.
L'Orange Digital Center FabLab est un laboratoire de fabrication numérique où tous les membres de la communauté, des jeunes enfants aux étudiants, en passant par les entrepreneurs et les artisans, peuvent se réunir pour partager leurs connaissances et collaborer sur des projets et des activités pratiques. Cela donne à chacun la capacité de transformer ses idées et concepts en réalité et de donner vie à «presque tout».
Nous mettons en place des programmes pour former de jeunes camerounais défavorisés, en situation de décrochage scolaire ou tout juste diplômés, aux métiers de la fabrication numérique et à leurs usages dans les domaines de l'artisanat, de la menuiserie, de l'électronique, de la couture, de l'énergie, de l'environnement, de la santé et de l'informatique;
Nous partageons nos machines, nos outils, nos compétences, nos ressources et nos idées avec la communauté pour créer de nouvelles opportunités au profit économique et social.
WouriLab est également destiné au coworking: pour encourager l'émulation collective et catalyser l'innovation et l'entrepreneuriat technologique.
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.