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T he aim is to identify, spur and support local innovation. At the same time, Maker Faire Africa would seek to imbue creative types in science and technology with an appreciation of fabrication and by default manufacturing. The long-term interest here is to cultivate an endogenous manufacturing base that supplies innovative products in response to market needs.  Date: 27th - 28th August, 2010 Venue: University of Nairobi Main Campus Entry: Free Check out the full programme here

What we ask is that your contraption, prototype or demo, be it something you made yourself or together with others. We are just as interested in the finished item as the process/path the Maker(s) took in getting there. Photographs/Video of the assembly/fashioning/fabrication process are welcome they will add very valuable context to what you/your and or co-makers will be presenting. The underlying theme of our inaugural event is to celebrate  ingenuity, innovation and invention within Africa. The key words here are to  celebrate and have fun  while  absorbing,interacting  and learning  from the  creativity  of others Entry Close Date: July 15th, 2010 Date: August 27th - 28th, 2010 Venue: University of Nairobi Hours: Friday 10am - 8pm, Saturday (10am - 6pm) Submit you project here   For more info contact info@makerfaireafrica.com