Workshop Fab Lab 2021
First steps in making a prototype, with and for people with disabilities
The Fab Lab workshop is organized in the framework of the NTN Innovation Booster Technology and Special Needs. This booster promotes social inclusion in Switzerland by supporting innovative project ideas that enable people with disabilities to solve a problem or meet a need.
The Fab Lab workshop will allow teams to start planning and realizing their prototype. FabLab managers will be present to guide you in this process.
Learn about the machines, tools, and materials available to start developing and building your prototype.
Teams can then submit their project idea by responding to the call for projects, which is open until October 17th, 2021.
More information on team composition and important dates in the prototyping process.
Participation in the workshops is free.
Teams will participate in one of the three days, depending on their preference and language.
Please register for the Workshop, until October 2nd, 2021, by filling in the form at the bottom of the page. Please fill in one form per person.
Maximum number of participants: 20
Thursday, October 7th 2021
FabLab Luzern, Horw
The covid certificate is mandatory for the participation in this workshop.
Start 9.00
Language: german
Co-organised with the FabLab Luzern
- 9am: official launch
- 9-10am : visit of the FabLab and explanations on the equipment and machines
- 10am-12pm: team work session
- 12-13pm : lunch
- 1-3:30pm: team work session
- 3:30 pm: presentation of the teams’ progress + search for additional teammates
- 4:30 pm: official closing + aperitif and networking
AccessibilityFriday, October 8th 2021
SUPSI FabLab, Mendrisio
The covid certificate is mandatory for the participation in this workshop.
Start 9.00
Langue : italien
Co-organised with the SUPSI FabLab
- 9am: official launch
- 9-10am : visit of the FabLab and explanations on the equipment and machines
- 10am-12pm: team work session
- 12-13pm : lunch
- 1-3:30pm: team work session
- 3:30 pm: presentation of the teams’ progress + search for additional teammates
- 4:30 pm: official closing + aperitif and networking
Saturday, October 9th 2021
FabLab Neuch, Neuchâtel
Start 9.00
Language : french
co-organised with the FabLab-Neuch
Program
- 9am: official launch
- 9am-12pm: team work session
- 12h-13h : lunch
- 1pm-3:30pm: team work session
- 3:30 pm: presentation of the teams’ progress + search for additional teammates
- 4:30 pm: official closing + aperitif and networking
Accessibility
The Workshop will be interpreted in sign language (french)
The Workshop will be translated with complementary spoken language (french)