Voices from GIG: News, Events & Insights

10 Years of GIG

Past, Present, Future: A Welcome Address by the Executive Board of the Global Innovation Gathering

Written by Ann Joshua

The History of Global Innovation Gathering  Ten years ago, Global Innovation Gathering was driven by different points of inspiration, leading it to what it is today. Physical spaces designed to facilitate local innovation emerged as a prominent and rapidly growing trend. As such, these spaces served as points of inspiration, allowing innovative minds to collaborate … Continue reading “Past, Present, Future: A Welcome Address by the Executive Board of the Global Innovation Gathering”

Conference

Innovating Crisis Response: Konstantin Leonenko, Emilio Veris, Sharlotte Ainebyoona Kigezo, Aziz Wadi 

Written by Ann Joshua

Crisis response refers to the actions and measures taken to address and mitigate the impact of a crisis or emergency situation. It involves a coordinated effort by individuals, organizations, and authorities to manage the immediate challenges and provide assistance to those affected. Crisis response typically includes activities such as assessing the situation, mobilizing resources, implementing … Continue reading “Innovating Crisis Response: Konstantin Leonenko, Emilio Veris, Sharlotte Ainebyoona Kigezo, Aziz Wadi “

Conference

Watch the Stream! GIG 10th anniversary

Written by Ricardo Ruiz

Check the online transmission! GIG supports the work of its 155 members in 47 countries. GIG facilitates global exchange between innovators and innovation spaces, and implements various projects. As the world becomes more complex and fast-paced, so do the challenges, threatening the most vulnerable and marginalized communities. Therefore, GIG enables cross-cultural connections and global knowledge … Continue reading “Watch the Stream! GIG 10th anniversary”

GIG Network

The Makerspace: A Global Miniature of Innovation

Written by Chaïma Attia

  Can technology promise to heal and reconstruct what previous technological revolutions have destroyed? Current technological advancements are no longer powered by steam, but what are they powered by? Amidst the wake of an AI revolution, how do we examine the medium before the message and avoid another retrospective into the impact of technologies on … Continue reading “The Makerspace: A Global Miniature of Innovation”

Critical Making

Noni Hub: Equipping Youths to Prototype for Local Needs

Written by Melanie Chan

Equipping young people with technological and entrepreneurial skills to solve local community problems is the mandate of one particular makerspace in the Northern region of Ghana.  Noni Hub, located in Wa, is a budding innovation that aims to foster innovation, creativity, and making scalable technological solutions. Mustapha Dauda, an African Maker and Engineer in electronics … Continue reading “Noni Hub: Equipping Youths to Prototype for Local Needs”

Critical Making

FabLab Nepal: Empowering Communities Through Technological Access

Written by Melanie Chan

Technology has become an integral part of our lives in today’s fast-paced world. Technology has transformed how we live and work, from smartphones to smart homes. However, not everyone has access to the latest technology or the skills to use it effectively. This is where organizations like FabLab Nepal come in. FabLab Nepal is a … Continue reading “FabLab Nepal: Empowering Communities Through Technological Access”

GIG Network

BiT Makerspace: Building a Robust Ethiopian Innovation Culture

Written by Ricardo Ruiz

How can we foster a robust innovation culture that contributes meaningfully to developing a sustainable Africa? The Seifu-Bit Makerspace at Bahir Dar Institute of Technology in Ethiopia is paving the way for this. The makerspace, founded in 2019 by Professor Seifu and Dr Lara Arlen, CEO of the Centre for Global Equality in the UK, … Continue reading “BiT Makerspace: Building a Robust Ethiopian Innovation Culture”

Education

Revolutionizing STEM Education in the Philippines

Written by Ricardo Ruiz

Imagine a welcoming and imaginative space, with the floor resembling grass and trees serving as tables. It’s a place where kids can collaborate to design, create and think. The students use circuits, 3-D printers, and crafts to create creative projects. Based in the Philippines, that is precisely what SparkleLab presents. Founded by Rosanna Lopez, SparkleLab … Continue reading “Revolutionizing STEM Education in the Philippines”

CoAct

Data_labe: A Hub for Data and Narratives from the Favela

Written by Ricardo Ruiz

Data_labe is a data and narratives laboratory based in the Maré favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is also a member of the Global Innovation Gathering (GIG), a network of innovation hubs, makerspaces, hackerspaces and other grassroots initiatives worldwide. In this blog post, we will showcase their work and connection to GIG and invite … Continue reading “Data_labe: A Hub for Data and Narratives from the Favela”

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