About This Program
Open Source Hardware Development
The Open Source Hardware Development program is aimed at fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accessibility in hardware design by promoting open-source principles. This initiative empowers engineers, designers, and entrepreneurs to develop, modify, and share hardware solutions for various applications.
Objectives
To introduce participants to open-source hardware principles and collaborative product development.
To train individuals in designing, prototyping, and manufacturing open-source hardware using digital fabrication tools.
To support local innovation by providing access to open-source solutions for electronics, robotics, and automation.
To enhance knowledge-sharing and open collaboration among engineers, researchers, and makers.
To foster the development of locally relevant open-source hardware projects to address community needs
To promote sustainability by reducing dependency on proprietary hardware solutions.
Goals
Encourage the adoption of open-source hardware for innovation and economic development.
Support the growth of a hardware-based maker community in Somalia.
Enable industries to integrate cost-effective, open-source solutions for manufacturing and automation.
Facilitate knowledge exchange through open platforms and global collaboration.