Makaia's Innovation Labs are creative and practical training spaces where young people develop their own technological solutions, creating prototypes that respond to real problems in their communities.
By learning the principles of robotics, electronics, and programming, participants put their ideas into practice to generate social impact.
How do Innovation Labs work?
The program is structured around 5 training phases, each with a clear purpose to accompany young people on their journey from basic learning to prototyping:
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Creative ideation: We work with playful challenges to strengthen logical thinking and creativity, using algorithms and Arduino tools.
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Social innovation: Young people identify real problems in their environment, carry out assessments, and learn social innovation concepts to define solutions.
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In-depth analysisParticipants focus on projects with specific themes such as e-agriculture or home automation, strengthening their knowledge of digital electronics and circuit assembly.
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Experiment incubator: At this stage, tangible prototypes are built that address community needs, integrating the technical and social knowledge acquired.
Why are Innovation Labs important?
Innovation Labs bring technology to local areas, encouraging young people to imagine, create, and prototype solutions that improve their environment. This model promotes autonomy, creativity, and the responsible use of ICT, and demonstrates how technology can be a powerful tool for social transformation at the community level.