Welcome to the Fab City Challenge platform. On this platform you will find the current annual Fab City Challenge and a repository of the previous Fab City Challenges.
Fabricating equity
Fab City Challenge Mexico 2024, as part of the FAB24 conference, will bring together local and global innovation communities to propose meaningful interventions promoting equity and social justice by creating technological, frugal and innovative solutions that address these pressing issues around sustainability and life systems in these urgent areas of intervention.
Challenge information session
Areas of Intervention
Biodiverse Cities
Biodiverse Cities addresses challenges related to promoting and enhancing biodiversity within urban environments, encouraging participants to develop innovative solutions for sustainable urban ecosystems and the coexistence of diverse plant and animal species in cities.
Accessible Assistive Technology
Accessible Assistive Technology focuses on creating innovative solutions to enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities, encouraging the development of assistive technologies that empower and support inclusivity. The use of digital fabrication can vastly improve accessibility and customisation.
Water Conservation
Water Conservation aims to address challenges related to the responsible and sustainable use of water resources. Participants collaborate to develop solutions that promote efficient water management, reduce waste, and contribute to the preservation of water ecosystems, fostering a more sustainable and resilient approach to water conservation.
Regenerating Neighborhood Perspectives
Regenerating Neighborhood Perspectives focuses on revitalizing and enhancing local communities by implementing innovative solutions that contribute to the regeneration of neighborhoods. This involves addressing social, environmental, and economic aspects to create resilient and vibrant urban spaces, fostering a sense of community and sustainable development.
Bio Practices of the Future
Bio Practices of the Future centers on exploring and implementing innovative biological practices that contribute to sustainable and regenerative solutions. This involves harnessing cutting-edge biological technologies and practices to address challenges related to ecology, agriculture, and environmental sustainability, shaping a future where bio-based approaches play a key role in fostering positive change.
Empowering Social Entrepreneurship
Empowering Social Entrepreneurship focuses on supporting and enhancing initiatives that leverage entrepreneurship for positive social impact. This involves empowering individuals and organizations to develop innovative business models and solutions that address social challenges, promote inclusivity, and contribute to sustainable development within local communities.
The Fab City Challenge, in just two editions, has evolved into a thriving innovation program, marking its growing impact and success. Starting this year, selected participants for the challenge will contribute to its economic sustainability by purchasing a ticket for a modest fee of $250. The ticket includes travel to and from challenge locations, hotel stay during the challenge days, and three meals over the course of the challenge days. This shift allows us to enhance the overall experience while covering essential expenses related to organizing and coordinating the event. By buying a ticket, you're not just joining a 10-day innovation sprint; you're investing in the initiative's future and joining a global community of change makers.
Join the challenge
*Applying does NOT CONFIRM participation! Since the challenge has a limited capacity, participants will be curated and shortlisted based on their skills, experiences, backgrounds in collaboration with local hosts. Shortlisted participants will be announced within a month after the applications close.
10 days of innovation
8 local challenges
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