Innovation in institutes: the example of fab labs

This project included three phases: the first was a diagnostic phase that included the determination of a baseline and application of the Innovation 360 survey. The second phase consisted of the delivery of recommendations and preparation phase for the 60-hour training program (40 synchronous and 20 asynchronous) to build technical capacities and soft skills around the use of fab labs in teaching and learning processes, applied research, and business incubation, taking into account the gender perspective. The third and final phase was the implementation of the training, wherein participants were required to develop a sustainability and change management plan, including gender perspectives, and the use and dissemination of the toolkit (guide and reference material) within their institutions.

As part of the project, a trip to Canada was organized for three leaders and a representative of the Peruvian Ministry of Education (MINEDU) to replicate and disseminate knowledge. In addition, training was provided for the strategic educational management (in Spanish: Manejo Estratégico Docente; MED) of the fab labs (FAB-LAB-MED) with four main modules: 1) introduction to fab labs; 2) adult education; 3) innovation and research; 4) gender and social inclusion.