Agbélouvé Rural FabLab
Establishment and operation of the first digital fabrication and tech training hub in the rural community of Agbélouvé.
Project Highlights
Project Overview & Background
Establishment and operation of the first digital fabrication and tech training hub in the rural community of Agbélouvé.
Operational Objectives & Targeted Impacts
Provide sustainable broadband internet and digital fabrication tools in rural areas
Prototype appropriate Low-Tech technological solutions for artisans and farmers
Train primary and secondary students in Agbélouvé in coding and open-source robotics
Field Actions & Concrete Deployments
Solar power installation and deployment of 15 refurbished computer stations
Daily open coworking access and community repair café sessions
Weekly introductory programming classes for 4 partner middle schools
Low-cost connected irrigation circuit design for vegetable growers
Achieved Results & Key Indicators
1 community makerspace 100% solar autonomous
Over 600 beneficiaries trained in basic computing and 3D printing
18 agricultural prototypes tested in real field conditions
Community Development & Territorial Innovation
Pôle DEV_RURALRural FabLabs, Community Hubs & Local Autonomy
Mission Framework & Local Supervision
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