Whether you’re building the next big thing or just curious to tinker, India’s makerspaces are becoming the heart of innovation, collaboration, and hands-on learning. These spaces provide access to tools, mentorship, and communities that help transform ideas into reality. From 3D printing to IoT, AI, drones, and robotics, makerspaces are where creativity and technology come together.
In this blog, we explore 10 leading makerspaces in India that are pushing the boundaries of innovation and igniting curiosity among students, entrepreneurs, and creators.
(*It’s not any RANK)
1. Makers Asylum (Goa)
One of the most recognised makerspaces in India, Makers Asylum is a hub for innovation and collaboration. With projects ranging from sustainability to cutting-edge tech, it empowers creators to learn by doing.
Website: makersasylum.com
2. Vigyan Ashram (Pabal, Maharashtra)
Focused on rural innovation and practical education, Vigyan Ashram provides hands-on training in engineering, farming, energy, and health. It is a pioneer in experiential learning.
Website: vigyanashram.com
3. Fab Lab Kerala (Kochi, Kerala)
Supported by Kerala Startup Mission, Fab Lab Kerala is part of the global Fab Lab network. It enables innovators to prototype products using advanced digital fabrication tools.
Website: https://fablabkerala.in
4. IIT-Delhi Makerspace (New Delhi)
One of India’s top institutes, IIT Delhi, offers an advanced makerspace for students and researchers to innovate in fields such as AI, robotics, and smart systems.
Website: https://makerspace.iitd.ac.in/
5. STPI Fab Lab (Bhubaneswar, Odisha)
STPI’s Makers Lab is an initiative designed to empower startups, entrepreneurs, and students with the resources needed to build futuristic products, particularly in the fields of IT, electronics, and IoT.
Website: https://stpi.in/en/lab/fab-lab
6. Fab Lab (Nagpur, MP)
A part of the Fab Foundation network, Fab Lab Nagpur supports entrepreneurs and makers with digital fabrication tools like laser cutters, CNC machines, and 3D printers.
Website: fablabnagpur.com
7. The Workshop (Bengaluru, Karnataka)
THE Workshop is a cross-disciplinary design research initiative where designers, innovators, makers, and the curious can explore and pursue their interests in the made world, develop personal projects, conduct academic research and start collaborative projects.
Website: https://the-workshop.in/
8. IIT Bombay Makerspace (Mumbai)
The Institute Makerspace at IIT Bombay is a state-of-the-art facility designed to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and real-world application. It fosters innovation, creativity, and hands-on problem-solving by providing students with access to advanced tools, prototyping resources, and collaborative opportunities.
Website: https://makerspace.iitb.ac.in/
9. AIC-NITF Fab Lab
The Fab Lab at AIC-NITF is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure containing equipment that ranges from basic mechanical tools to machinery with advanced technology suitable for designing and prototyping. Along with this, workshops are conducted every month for students where training is imparted on varied topics to enhance their technical abilities.
Website: https://fablab.aicnitf.in/
10. Plaksha University Makerspace (Mohali)
Plaksha University encourages hands-on robotics, electronics, and product design, fostering a culture of experimentation.
