Mentoring Programme
In Support of Increasing Research Capacity for Innovative Manufacturing in Africa (IMA)
Introduction
This website is intended to provide guidance for using the impact indicators for makerspaces to meet the goals of the Innovative Manufacturing in Africa (IMA) Award Programme for increasing research capacity.
The goal of increasing research capacity, overall, is to provide the tools and resources needed to effectively communicate the positive impact makerspaces have on surrounding communities to decision-makers such as government and policy-makers, funding agencies, and accreditors. IMA programme awardees have mentors to provide guidance throughout the process of this capacity building, by focusing on achievable goals (3 outputs) over the course of the programme.
Meet Your Mentors
Global research experts from around the world are available to support you in meeting your programme goals to increase research support for your makerspaces.
This will be done by completing 3 outputs:
Connect with your mentor early and often! You are paired with mentors based on expertise and support needed. Click on each image to learn more about these global experts.
