We are GIG
Written by Fadia Elgharib
This November, Global Innovation Gathering (GIG) was delighted to take part in the 8th edition of the VULCA Seminar in Ispra, Italy, hosted by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) — the third-largest European Commission site. The seminar marked a significant milestone: 11 years of VULCA’s journey, evolving from a citizen-led initiative into a vibrant member-driven … Continue reading “GIG at VULCA 2025: Building Bridges Across Maker Communities”
Written by Fadia Elgharib
This year’s Makerspace at re:publica was a vibrant explosion of creativity, collaboration, and community, and one thing became immediately apparent: when communities come together, they can move mountains. The Makerspace continues to be the most global spot at re:publica — with more than 20 hands-on workshops led by an inspiring mix of Makers from over … Continue reading “Reflections from the Makerspace at re:publica 25: Radical Creativity, Shared Futures”
Written by Fadia Elgharib
The Makerspace at re:publica 2025 is about getting hands-on, trying new things, and meeting people who love making stuff. Whether you’re into tech, crafts, or just curious about DIY projects, there’s plenty to check out. What’s Happening at the Makerspace? Workshops We’re excited to be back with a full three-day program of workshops, all hosted … Continue reading “Join us at the Makerspace at re:publica!”
Written by Fadia Elgharib
The Makerspace at re:publica 2025 is about getting hands-on, trying new things, and meeting people who love making the difference. Whether you’re into tech, crafts, or just curious about DIY projects, there’s plenty to check out. What’s Happening at the Makerspace? Workshops From 26.-28. Mai 2025, we’re excited to be back with our usual three-day … Continue reading “Join Us at the Makerspace at re:publica!”
Written by Fadia Elgharib
Three full days of exciting workshops featuring makers and innovators from all around the world! Across from re:publica’s big halls and right at the end was Hall 8 with its big windows allowing a natural light on our high table from the Makerspace where dozens of people gathered around every day to learn and make … Continue reading “We Care, So We Make – The Makerspace at #rp24”
Written by Fadia Elgharib
Another collaboration is celebrated between GIG and its Hub Member, WoeLab, based in Lomé, Togo. As part of the GIG partnership with NSB North South Bridges Foundation – through submitting a joint proposal with WoeLab, to fund a new cycle of the SCoPE recycling project. SCoPE’s goal is to create a circular plastic life cycle … Continue reading “SCoPE Recycling in Lomé, Togo, Has Been Awarded the Ez-Klein Projektfonds by NSB”
Written by Fadia Elgharib
We are humbled by the presence of all the incredible people at our Makerspace during the three days of re:publica 2022. Whether you came by to check out the Open Hardware Exhibition, made your name light up by building paper circuits, or visited us in our co-working space, your attendance and generous contributions made the … Continue reading “The Makerspace at re:publica 2022 was on fire!”
Written by Fadia Elgharib
On a sunny Monday afternoon, wandering through the streets of Charlottenburg, quietly tucked away on Knobelsdorffstrasse directly near Schloss Char lottenburg lies r0g_agency, co-directed by longtime friends of GIG, Stephen Kovats and Susanne Bellinghausen. “open culture” is plastered on the window in bold yellow lettering that if the sun hits it directly, it reflects … Continue reading “The r0g_ way or the hard way”
Written by Fadia Elgharib
On Friday last week, DreamSpace Academy won the Falling Walls Science Engagement award of the year, among 81 applications from 44 countries. Falling Walls Engage is one of the largest international platforms for all forms of science engagement, co-organised by Falling Walls Foundation, Robert Bosch Stiftung, Helmholtz Association, Federal Ministry of Education and Research and many … Continue reading “DreamSpace Academy won the Falling Walls Science Engagement Award”
Written by Fadia Elgharib
This year we gather in Nakuru, Kenya from the 5th until the 7th of December with four collaborative tracks! From Digital Detox to Open Science for Peacebuilding, through concrete projects, DOTS aims to find collaborative solutions to systemic problems in different localities.Find out more here
