Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 12: Research Innovation Incubation Design Laboratory Foundation (riidl Somaiya Vidyavihar) introduces an opportunity for grassroots makers to be part of its annual flagship event Maker Mela. Maker Mela aims to accelerate the Maker Movement in India and create a global community of Makers. The 9th edition of Maker Mela is scheduled from February 12th to 14th, 2024 at Somaiya Vidyavihar in Mumbai, India. Makers and innovators are invited to join the thriving community where they can not only connect with like-minded enthusiasts but also have the exclusive opportunity to showcase their groundbreaking innovations and creative projects in a collaborative and inspiring environment at makermela.com In the past 8 editions, projects from over 850 makers across 25 countries participated at Maker Mela event, among which 350 makers have been showcased on the Maker Mela community platform (makermela.com), attracting an viewership of around 104,000 from over 105 countries, including 1000+ cities globally. From water and soil-friendly cleaning products to assistive oral care devices and handmade paper cutting, each category features a diverse array of innovations. While promoting the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset, Maker Mela is a platform for like-minded individuals focused on creating a community of makers to develop local solutions for global problems. Shortlisted top makers will receive seed fund to build prototypes upto INR 10 Lakhs.
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