GRASSROOTS PROTOTYPING & FABRICATION

Innovation Lab & Makerspace

A state-of-the-art makerspace in Kampala empowering African youth with industrial-grade digital fabrication tools, electronics test benches, and expert engineering mentorship.

Hardware & Machinery Catalog

Tools, Benches & Digital Fabrication

Digital Fabrication

Precision 3D Printers

High-resolution FDM and SLA resin 3D printers for rapid mechanical housings, custom brackets, and rover chassis.

6 Units In Lab

available

Electronics & IoT

PCB Milling & SMD Soldering

Circuit board prototyping mill, solder paste stencil stations, hot air rework stations, and digital microscopes.

4 Stations In Lab

available

Heavy Machining

Laser Cutting & CNC Routing

CO2 laser cutters for acrylic, wood, and gasket cutting alongside 3-axis CNC router for structural panels.

2 Units In Lab

available

Testing & Telemetry

Oscilloscopes & RF Analyzers

Rigol digital storage oscilloscopes, signal generators, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers for IoT wireless telemetry.

5 Units In Lab

available

Immersive Tech

AR/VR Spatial Testbeds

Oculus Quest headsets and spatial sensor arrays for developing interactive vocational and medical training modules.

3 Kits In Lab

available

CleanTech & Energy

Solar & Battery Testing Chamber

Battery cyclers, electronic loads, thermal cameras, and irradiance meters for testing solar PV systems.

2 Chambers In Lab

available

Community Access

How Innovators Access Our Makerspace

The lab operates on an open fellowship model. Enrolled program cohorts receive unlimited 24/7 keycard access, consumables stipends, and safety training certifications. Independent inventors can apply for open residency.