Collaborative workspaces where people come together to create, learn & share resources and knowledge.

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At the core of makerspaces is the creation and maintenance of a community of makers who can cooperate on projects, share ideas & learn from each other. The collaborative environment itself fosters innovation and creativity.

Makerspaces act as incubators for start-ups and small businesses by providing resources, skills & support to create and develop products. Makerspaces can be found in a variety of locations including schools, libraries & community centres.

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The benefits of makerspaces:

• They solve problems and create solutions for traditional systems of manufacturing & education
• Makerspaces are catalysts for change, advocating for gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), by promoting inclusive access, equal opportunities & empowerment to all who take part
• The location of makerspaces themselves benefit the community both socially and economically as they utilise existing spaces which may have been under-utilised, creating a dynamic space for people to explore new projects & skills collaboratively
• Makerspaces are essential in the new paradigm of decentralised and distributed production

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How the Internet of Production is helping makerspaces:

• Support the establishment and collaboration of national and regional makerspace groups
• Map capabilities of makerspaces