mAkE Final Impact Assessment Report

The African European Maker Innovation Ecosystem (mAkE) project, funded under the EU Horizon 2020 programme, ran from 2022 to 2025 and focused on fostering innovation, sustainability, and socio-economic growth through makerspaces and other hardware-focused Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) in Africa and Europe. In three years, the initiative made significant strides in supporting entrepreneurship, capacity building, and sustainable practices in makerspaces/DIHs while establishing makerspaces as vital components of local and global innovation ecosystems. The mAkE project leaves a legacy as a catalyst for sustainable innovation and socioeconomic development. By fostering grassroots creativity, building global partnerships, and promoting policy alignment, the project has laid a robust foundation for continued growth and impact. The tools, resources, and networks established through this initiative stand as a model for empowering makerspaces/DIHs worldwide, driving inclusive innovation and resilience in local and global economies. This document provides the Final Impact Assessment Report for the mAkE project and higlights its achievements.