We are GIG
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 initiative, seeks to address this issue through decentralized, small-scale solar desalination. The project is part of a broader effort from the Global Innovation Gathering to […]
Written by Melanie Chan
As part of the H2020-funded Critical Making project, we embarked on a series of initiatives that resulted in various interactive tools and literature tailor-made for academia, practitioners, and educators. A true gem among these initiatives was the Critical Making Mentoring Programme, a remarkable 9-month journey where makers received invaluable guidance from a group of esteemed […]
Written by Mugethi Gitau
English version [Ukrainian Version below] When faced with challenges or adversity way beyond what a person can handle – one of the cultural responses in Ukraine is “Toloka”. Turning to the crowd for support. Providing solutions at the needed scale, and with ingenuity and insight beyond what an individual can muster. tolocar.org The Tolocar project […]
Written by Ricardo Ruiz
We are inviting makers & innovators globally to take part in the journey toward shaping a sustainable future of making. Critical Making mentoring programme takes a deep dive into its principles: Make Things That Make Sense: Create products and solutions that solve fundamental, real-world problems. Share How You Make: Develop guidelines that provide a framework for […]
Written by Mugethi Gitau
The mentoring programme is open until the 31st of May. The program is open to innovators working in these 3 areas of innovation:
– Open Science Hardware
– Social Innovations
– Environmental Sustainability
Click here for more details and to apply and /or share with someone who should apply
