MakerTour

MakerTour is a French non-profit organization exploring, sharing and connecting community workshops and makers around the world. It is consisted of a remote team of volunteers contributing to the world Maker Movement, exploring workshops and makerspaces around the world.

www.makertour.fr

What?

To map makerspaces around the world, the remote team of MakerTour launches expeditions to explore workshops and meet local communities in order to share what they do.

Objectives

Allowing young maker culture aficionados to explore and engage with makerspaces around the world.

Good
Practices

Encourages participation from young makers.

Who is it for?

Individual makers, organizations, makerspaces, FabLabs and Creative Hubs at an international level.

Where?

Europe
Asia
Latin America

Duration of stay

From 2 weeks up to 3 months.

Financing amounts

MakerTour supports the transports and accommodation of its explorers.
Exact amount is not mentioned.

Source of funding

Private or public sources

Universities

Media partners

Crowdfunding campaigns

Type of activity

Tour

Type of sector

Crafts, Design, DIY practices, Engineering, Science