The mAkE Impact Stories report captures how the mAkE project has empowered makers, startups, policymakers, and organizations across Africa and Europe. By fostering collaboration between Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) and […]
Written by Chaïma Attia
Written by Chaïma Attia
Written by Kirstin Wiedow
In February, GIG Kickstarted its new project, make-a-thek, together with nine organisations from 7 countries as consortium partners. make-a-thek will support libraries in creating modular makerspaces for circular fashion and […]
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 […]
Written by Ricardo Ruiz
Water scarcity is persistent in many regions, particularly arid and semi-arid areas. Due to environmental and geopolitical factors, Iraq faces significant challenges in securing clean drinking water. LibreWater, an open-source […]
Written by Janina Loof
GIG presents the citizen science initiative ”Circular Material Valuer Curriculum – participatory knowledge for the circular economy”. It is an open investigation about concrete practices of material assessment for circular […]
Written by Ricardo Ruiz
The “Open Catalogue of Business Models,” developed by the MAKE project, serves as a resource to enhance the financial sustainability of makerspaces and foster a decentralized production ecosystem. This catalogue […]
Written by Ricardo Ruiz
The SCoPE project, led by L’Africaine d’architecture and implemented at Woelab in Lomé, Togo, aims to tackle plastic waste issues by creating a circular economy model. Supported by the Stiftung […]
Written by Ricardo Ruiz
The Global Innovation Gathering (GIG) is pleased to announce the fourth DOTS Festival edition, scheduled for December 5th and December 10th, 2024. This event will continue to build on the […]
Written by Winnie Guo
The global Right to Repair movement advocates for the creation of legislation that makes repair options possible as well as accessible to everyone, and empowers consumers legally and practically to repair their products. It favors the promotion of a sustainable circular economy for all.
Written by Ricardo Ruiz
GIG supported its member Felipe Fonseca to join the OSPOS for Good 2024 in New York. This is a report from the days in The Big Apple. I was recently […]
