Tailoring NEP 2020-aligned innovation labs
HEI’s
Upgrade Your Existing Engineering Workshop into a National Education Policy (NEP) 2020-Aligned Makerspace.
What is a Maker-Space?
A makerspace is a creative, hands-on lab where students and educators can design, prototype, and innovate. Equipped with advanced tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, electronics stations, and more, a makerspace fosters an environment of experiential learning, encouraging practical applications of theoretical knowledge.
Our Solutions – Makerspace Labs at IITs, NITs, and Other Institutions
We specialize in transforming traditional engineering workshops into cutting-edge makerspaces. Our team has partnered with premier institutions like IITs and NITs, enabling them to provide hands-on experience through state-of-the-art tools and facilities.
NEP 2020 Alignment
Aligned with the goals of NEP 2020, our makerspaces support the following objectives for HEIs in India:
• Outcome-Based Learning: Students achieve real outcomes by working on live projects and practical applications.
• Promoting Multidisciplinary Education: Makerspaces support an interdisciplinary approach, encouraging students from various fields to collaborate.
• Focus on Skill Development: NEP 2020 emphasizes skill-based education, which makerspaces directly facilitate.
• Encouragement of Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Providing resources for student-led projects fosters an entrepreneurial mindset.
Learn More about
NEP 2020 & Makerspaces
Tinkering lab
1. What is a Tinkering Lab (TL)?
• A Tinkering Lab is a student-operated, innovation-friendly space designed to foster creativity and hands-on experimentation.
• It encourages students to engage with technology, learn by doing, and develop problem-solving skills using tools like 3D printers, electronics kits, and prototyping equipment.
• Tinkering Labs are ideal for cultivating an entrepreneurial spirit among students, allowing them to bring their ideas to life in a
supportive environment.
2. Our Solution
• We provide end-to-end solutions to set up and sustain a fully equipped Tinkering Lab, including:
o Customized lab layouts and equipment selection.o Installation of advanced tools and resources tailored to student needs.
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• Training sessions to ensure students, faculty, and mentors are skilled in using lab equipment.
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• Ongoing support for maintaining lab functionality and curriculum integration.
4. How to Operate
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• Assign student coordinators and mentors to oversee day-to-day lab activities.
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• Set up a project management and booking system to organize lab schedules and resource use.
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• Implement regular maintenance checks for equipment and safety compliance.
• Encourage students to initiate, plan, and execute their projects independently while providing support from lab mentors.
5. Benefits of Having a Tinkering Lab
• Skill Development: Students gain hands-on experience in engineering, programming, and design.
• Innovation Encouragement: Promotes a culture of creativity, experimentation, and entrepreneurial thinking.
• Career Preparation: Equips students with practical skills valued in the workforce, enhancing employability.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Students work together on projects, learning essential collaboration and communication skills.
• Problem-solving: Fosters critical thinking as students tackle real-world challenges through prototyping.
6. Get Funding Support
• Partnering with Maker Bhavan Foundation and other supporters, we assist institutions in securing funding to establish and sustain
Tinkering Labs.
• This collaboration provides financial resources and guidance, making it easier for institutions to launch impactful student-operated
labs that support educational goals and innovation.
Design School
Upgrade Your Design School with a Makerspace Aligned for Creative Exploration and NEP 2020
1. What is a Makerspace for Design Schools?
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A makerspace for design schools is a creative lab equippedwith tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, sewing machines,and digital fabrication equipment.
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It provides a hands-on environment where students canexperiment, prototype, and refine their designs, moving fromconcept to reality.
2. Our Solutiono We offer customized makerspace solutions tailored fordesign-focused programs, including:
â–ª Specialized tools and resources for fields like productdesign, fashion, and visual arts.
â–ª End-to-end setup, from layout planning to equipmentinstallation.
â–ª Training programs to empower students and faculty inmakerspace operations.
3. How to Set Up
Phase 1: Assess design program needs and align equipment selection with course objectives.
Phase 2: Design an engaging layout that balances aesthetics with functionality and accessibility.
Phase 3: Install and test equipment, ensuring safety and ease of use.
Phase 4: Train faculty and students on using makerspace resources safely and effectively.
4. How to Operate
Develop operational guidelines for students and staff, including scheduling, safety protocols, and project tracking.
Designate student monitors and faculty supervisors to manage usage and maintenance.
Encourage interdisciplinary projects, fostering collaboration between design disciplines.
5. Benefits of Having a Makerspace in Design Schools o Hands-On Learning:
Enables students to move from ideation to prototyping, enhancing practical skills.
Creativity & Innovation: Encourages exploration of new design techniques and materials.
Skill Building: Equips students with industry-relevant skills in digital fabrication and design technology.
Portfolio Development: Students create tangible projects that strengthen their professional portfolios.
6. NEP 2020 Alignment
Our design school makerspaces align with NEP 2020 by:
â–ª Supporting interdisciplinary learning.
â–ª Encouraging practical, project-based learning.
â–ª Preparing students with future-ready skills in design and
technology.
