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The Global Innovation Gathering Community has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 200 members. During various "Meet the Members" calls, numerous members had the chance to connect and share insights into their ongoing projects as well as opportunities to co-work. Additionally, Whatsapp Community Focus Groups have been initiated, including a fundraising group where members get to exchange and discuss funding opportunities.
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To be able to welcome GIG new onboarded members more prominently, an onboarding toolkit is being developed to ensure easy integration; providing essential information about GIG as an organization as well as guidance on the initial steps to take as part of this community.
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GIGweek24, took place in Berlin last June, providing an opportunity for some members to attend re:publica24 and hold sessions at the makerspace. Members who participated in GIGweek24 also got the chance to meet in person, network and collaborate. This event also played a crucial role in introducing a large group of nominees who are prepared to join the GIG Community.
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This section features significant achievements and initiatives within the Global Innovation Gathering community, highlighting the impactful work and milestones reached by GIG members.
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- San3a Tech's Milestone: 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Maker Faire Cairo, hosted by San3a Tech. The event is set for next April in Cairo.
- Hagush Expansion: The Pay Later financing program by Hagush is expanding to additional countries, broadening its impact.
- Brilliant Blue 2024: This hybrid event focuses on the Blue Economy and is opening for registration soon. Learn More
- South-South Exchanges: Omar El Safty will collaborate with the WoeLab team in Togo on the SCOPE plastic recycling project. Details to follow upon completion.
- Driving Design II: Felipe Schmidt’s insights on 'semente' have been featured in the Driving Design II book by the Distributed Design Platform. Read More
- Omniverse Africa Participation: Tochukwu contributed to Omniverse Africa, discussing transformative solutions for Nigeria's challenges. Explore Insights
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These highlights represent just a fraction of the dynamic activities and innovations happening within the community.
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Welcoming New Members
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The GIG Community continues to expand as new members join every few months through recommendations from existing members who identify potential contributors they believe will be a great fit for GIG.
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Profiles are available for review, to learn more about the diverse contributions of each one of these new members just click/tap on the photo to learn more.
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Community calls bring GIG members together every couple of weeks to discuss specific topics and share knowledge. Below are the recent community calls hosted this Quarter:
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- Creating Trustworthy Digital Futures: Tackling Deceptive Design to Enhance Privacy Online: This call focused on strategies to promote privacy and trust in digital environments. Watch Here
- The Open Mill: The discussion centered around open-source solutions and their applications in various fields. Watch Here
- Makerspaces In Universities: Explored the integration of makerspaces within university settings to enhance student learning and innovation. Watch Here
- Robotics and STEM Education: Addressed the impact of robotics and STEM education on learning and technological development. Watch Here
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Interested in watching more community calls? Visit the YouTube playlist below.
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Join Hands in Shaping the Future: Support GIG
Supporting the Global Innovation Gathering Community and Organization fortifies long-term sustainability and propels the growth of a global innovation ecosystem. Investing in an inclusive and sustainable innovation future promotes forward-looking knowledge exchange and learning opportunities, advances research and development in open hardware and distributed manufacturing, and nurtures global climate resilience from the grassroot upward.
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Looking for New Partners
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GIG invites potential collaborators to join them in further shaping their shared journey, contributing not only to the advancement of their organization, but also to the empowerment of countless innovators around the globe.
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there are two ways you can support GIG today 🌟
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- Individuals Can Become Supporting Members for as little as 30 EUR per year. However, the organization encourages a higher annual donation depending on the individual's means.
- Organizations Can Become Supporting Members starting with a donation of 300 EUR per year. This fee is suggested for organizations with less than 50 employees and/or have an annual budget of less than 1 million EUR. Organizations with more than 50 employees and/or have an annual budget of more than 1 million EUR are encouraged to donate a minimum of 3000 EUR per year.
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👀 keep an eye out for the upcoming newsletter 💌
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